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Whereas fecund meadows could also be buzzing with bug life, the legs of cyclists throughout the land have been cropped again to a sterile bald sheen on the first sight of constant sunshine. That, expensive reader, is the surest signal that spring is right here.
Regardless of the previous week’s nice climes, in our newest version of BikeRadar’s High-Mileage Heroes, deputy editor Jack Luke regarded again on the best waterproof cycling jacket he’s ever examined – the Páramo Velez Light Adventure smock.
Elsewhere, we took at have a look at Manitou’s new do-it-all Mattoc trail fork. Pivot additionally launched its new Mach 4 SL XC bike and our regular stream of industry-leading Bike of the Year 2023 opinions continued to trickle out.
We additionally outlined every part you’ve ever needed to learn about disc brake rotors and revisited what FTP is and why it is important for cyclists.
Nevertheless, the largest information of all was the discharge of Specialized’s all-new Allez. This traditional newbie’s street bike has seen lots of adjustments for 2023, together with a wholesale shift to disc brakes. Do these adjustments make for a superb bike? Take a look at our in-depth review of the Specialized Allez Sport to search out out.
The week forward will even be full of thrilling information, opinions and options. Why not signal as much as the BikeRadar Publication so that you don’t miss a factor?
Fist Handwear Chapter 21 jaguar print gloves
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Whether or not you’re into the jaguar print or not (loads of different extra garish designs can be found, as are subdued types), there’s no denying the Fist Handwear Chapter 21 gloves scream high quality.
The four-way stretch spandex higher ought to conform to the backs of your fingers, and the Clarino faux-leather palm is thick sufficient to exude luxurious whereas being skinny sufficient to not hamper really feel.
Touchscreen capacitive threads feature on the thumbs, while the rubberised Velcro closure with elasticated cuff helps tailor fit.
Available in size from extra-extra-small to extra-extra-large, there should be a pair perfect for your mitts.
SDG Bel-Air V3 MAX – Lux-Alloy saddle
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Thanks to plenty of padding, a deep, long central cut-out – dubbed the Peri-Canal – and a scooped rear end, SDG claims the Bel-Air V3 Max is its most comfortable saddle ever.
Specific to the MAX model is its lightweight EVA-injected foam that’s 5mm thicker than the standard Bel-Air, creating a pillow-like perch.
The lengthened pressure-relief channel is also exclusive to the MAX, while the scooped tail has been designed with electric mountain bikes in mind, boosting seated climbing performance.
It’s also shorter in length with narrower wings, but has a wider nose.
Dubbed ATMOS shaping, the cover has been vacuum sealed onto the nylon glass base.
The alloy rails help keep weight down, with our 140mm-wide version tipping the scales at 242g, lighter than SDG’s claimed weight.
It’s available in six colours (turquoise, tan, orange, red, black, ‘fuel’), so there should be a model to match any colour scheme out there.
Park Tool TPT-1 tubeless tyre repair plug tool
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If you’re anything like me, your cycling life will be plagued by punctures.
While certain products can mitigate the woes of a flat tyre – such as tough-casing tyres, tyre inserts (to an extent) and well set-up suspension among other things – the inevitable hissing of air escaping is not wholly unavoidable.
Convenient, quick and slick ways to repair punctures, therefore, are a must.
Park Tool’s TPT-1 is designed to tick those boxes.
Its large handle should make jamming one of the five included repair plugs into your tyre more comfortable, especially when you need Herculean-like force to seal the hole.
A sliding plug retainer helps stop the plug from being pulled out of the tyre when the tool is removed, while the screw-on cover helps to keep the tool clean and the repair plugs in place.
Weighing just 80g and not much bigger than a small apple, it should fit comfortably in anyone’s riding pack.
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
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Whether you’re a long-distance fan, or prefer short, sharp sprints, keeping fuelled up is key to maintaining peak performance.
Made in Boulder, Colorado USA, the Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has been formulated to replace electrolytes lost in sweat when exercising.
With no preservatives, colouring or artificial ingredients, this hydration drink could be a good alternative for those who currently rely on fizzy pop to fuel their rides.
Madison Stealth Glasses
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Madison’s Stealth Glasses are the budget brand’s answer to Oakley’s Kato, Sutro, Radar or EVZero Blades, and that’s no bad thing.
Their polycarbonate lenses offer protection against UV-A and UV-B rays, and have a colour-changing green mirror (a silver mirror lens is also available).
Thanks to TR-90 plastic used in its frames, Madison claims they’re flexible, and after being bent return to their original shape without snapping.
A softer rubberised portion of the arms slips behind your ears, helping the glasses stay in place. The nose bridge is also made from a flexible, grippy rubber.
Supplied with a hard carry case and cloth cleaning bag, the Stealth glasses also have a lifetime warranty.
DMR V6 Nylon flat pedals
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These bargain pedals from DMR mimic the shape of the more expensive aluminium DMR V12s, but are made from a nylon composite material to save costs.
The 102x97mm (LxW) platform has 10 in-moulded pins per side, each protruding 6mm from the pedal’s body.
Boasting 6mm of concavity from its deepest point at the side to its shallowest point over the middle of the axle, the V6 promises plenty of performance.
The nylon-bodied pedal spins on two DU-bushings, and is available in 10 different colours.
As a pair, they weigh 334g.
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