Classified Cycling, the Belgium-based cycling drivetrain technology innovator, took to the start line at the Tour de France this past weekend. During Sunday’s final stage, which, for the first time since 1989, was an individual time trial, the brand saw Ineos Grenadiers utilise Classified’s Powershift Hub technology with a Princeton …
Read More »Parcours launch ‘FKT’ aero gravel wheelset
British aero-focused wheel brand Parcours has introduced an all-new gravel wheelset – the FKT, or ‘Fastest Known Time’ – claiming it to be the first truly aero-optimised gravel wheel. The FKT is designed specifically for riders looking to go fast on gravel. ‘So far, so product launch normal’ you might …
Read More »Parcours partners with Greenspark on a sustainable alternative to Black Friday sales
As a business that focuses on carbon, Parcours believes it is important to acknowledge its carbon footprint and make a difference where it can as it is impossible to ignore the increased awareness and the urgency needed to tackle climate change. A year ago for Black Friday, Parcours partnered with …
Read More »For the masses: British wheel brand Parcours is bringing aerodynamics to the people
“I always think about accessibility in two ways,” said Dov Tate, founder of British carbon wheel brand Parcours. “One way is that we talk about aerodynamics, and how we design the wheels, how we optimise them, and how riders should think about it. “But then also in terms of price …
Read More »Parcours launches entry level wheelset, the Paniagua
British wheel brand Parcours has announced the launch of its all-new entry level wheelset, the Paniagua. Parcours describes the Paniagua as a “modern all-round wheelset”. Taking cues from Parcours #thinkwider range and using a modern wide internal rim profile, the Paniagua is comfortable for use on a wide range of …
Read More »Parcours and Classified launch first Powershift enabled disc rear wheel
British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified have collaborated to unveil the world’s first Powershift-ready solid disc wheel. This is the latest development from the two companies who announced a long-term technical partnership in January. This wheel and drivetrain configuration combines the aerodynamics from Parcours Disc2 with Classified’s …
Read More »UK bike manufacturer Handsling names Parcours as official wheel supplier
Handsling is to equip its premium road, gravel and cyclocross bikes with the Parcours range of carbon wheels. The UK-based bicycle manufacturer will fit Parcours disc brake wheelsets as standard to its A1R0evo aero road bikes and CEXevo cyclocross bikes, which can also be set up for gravel riding. Simon Whiten, …
Read More »Wheel brand Parcours and technology company Classified announce long-term technical partnership
British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified Cycling have announced a long-term technical partnership. Parcours wheels are now available with Classified Powershift technology for the full road and gravel range, with more announcements and partnership developments planned for later this year. Powershift-enabled Parcours wheels were also displayed as …
Read More »British wheel brand Parcours expands in Australia with distribution partnership
British aero wheel brand Parcours has expanded in Australia by partnering with Just Pedal for distribution, sales and support. Just Pedal, bicycle service centre and retailer based in Melbourne, will now be act as a local Parcours partner both for customers and for retailers in Australia. Founded in 2016 by …
Read More »British wheel brand Parcours says new wheels are its ‘fastest ever’
The British wheel manufacturer Parcours says its latest aerodynamic road wheelset is its fastest ever version. Parcours’ new Chrono wheelset was designed based on the result of an in-depth scientific study carried out by Nottingham Trent University, to optimise aerodynamics and stability. The Chronos Wheelset comes in three models – …
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