Bike Build Story: The cockpit, headset, stem, handlebars, and grips. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." The "Made in Europe" concept is embodied by the Haero H.175 ED SL carbon handlebar, the Acros headset, the Renthal Apex stem, and the Renthal Lock-On Traction grips. Stiffness, performance, and... were also important to us. read more
Bike Build Story: The basic framework of our XC racing bike is now complete. We've already covered the frame, fork, drivetrain, wheels, tires, and brakes in detail. Today we're turning our attention to an often extremely underestimated area of the bike: the cockpit. Here, it's not just weight and looks that count; ergonomics are paramount. We're focusing on a... read more
Test: Newcomer Haero Carbon is attracting attention with a very affordable carbon wheelset. But the price isn't the only interesting thing about the Haero Carbon Road-Aero 50. A mold-making specialist with almost 50 years of experience as a supplier to the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, plus a passion for cycling – that's the brand's history in a nutshell... read more
