· about 3 minutes · Issue 005
Moots goes all-road in titanium. Silca brings back the analog Omata.
Friday's brief: a titanium Moots for roads that turn to dirt, DT Swiss gravel forks on their own, and Silca's revived analog Omata.
🔧 Gear
Moots County Line: titanium all-road, 38 mm tyres (frameset $5,499)
The County Line replaces the Vamoots 33 and sits between Moots' road and gravel bikes. It's designed around 38 mm tyres with room for 42 mm, keeps road gearing (up to 52/36 or a 50T single ring) and short 425 mm chainstays, and has fender mounts plus a third bottle. Completes run $9,999 to $12,999; a lighter RSL version comes in early 2027.
Source: Bikerumor
DT Swiss F132 gravel forks, now sold on their own ($894 / €809 and up)
Until now you could only get DT's 40 mm gravel suspension fork on a new bike. The F132 One with remote lockout is $1,270 / €1,150; the new plain F132 drops the lockout and costs 36% less for a claimed 40 g more. Three offsets (45, 50, 56 mm), with an online tool on DT's site to pick yours. Clears 50 mm tyres.
Source: Bikerumor
📱 Tech
Omata by Silca: the analog GPS computer is back ($800, US only)
Silca bought Omata and now hand-assembles the watch-style computer in Indianapolis: GPS inside, needles for speed, distance, climbing and time on the dial. New housing with better weather sealing and a Garmin/Wahoo-compatible mount. The catch: ANT+ sensors only, iPhone only, and a limited run because the Seiko movements are no longer made.
Source: Bikerumor
🏠 Indoor
Ride with Pogačar on MyWhoosh, Sat 31 Oct (free)
A roughly 90-minute community ride at 09:00 CET (08:00 UK) with a live Q&A from Pogačar in the app. No registration: the event appears in MyWhoosh 60 minutes before the start, and MyWhoosh donates $1 per rider to his foundation.
Source: Bikerumor
🏁 Racing
Biggest races this weekend
- Tour of Guangxi, stages 5–6, Sat–Sun 17–18 Oct. Stage 5 is the last real sprint day; Sunday's Nongla summit finish closes the men's WorldTour year. Most previews still tip Tom Pidcock for the overall, with Jarno Widar and Juan Ayuso as strong contenders. All three sit within 16 seconds of the lead after three stages.
💰 Deals
Checked on each shop's own page on 15 Oct. Prices move.
- Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2, ROUVY Edition: €999.99 (normally €1,199.99) at ROUVY's shop; also £899.99 in the UK and $999.99 in the US. Sale ends Sun 18 Oct. Same smart frame as the standard bundle, plus a sticker kit.
- Garmin Edge 840 Solar: €349.90 (Garmin DE €499.99) at Probikeshop, EU. Another €10 off since Tuesday.
- Hammerhead Karoo 3: €341.95 (RRP €500) at Rose Bikes, EU. Best if you ride SRAM AXS.
- Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR, 700x28C: €44.95 (RRP €95.95) at Rose Bikes, EU. Still under half price.
Zwift Ride or a full smart bike? Our Zwift Ride vs KICKR BIKE SHIFT guide covers it. Head unit shopping? See GPS bike computers by price.
That's Friday. Tuesday brings the Guangxi result and the week's gear.
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