Gear Break: Tifosi Rail XC sun shades, Continental announce the launch of the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR and the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tires, EKOÏ R4-Mild the brand new extremely mild and ventilated shoe, Ribble launch collective to journey as one, GCN: love spring racing? You’ll love these NEW Tees and The Wolfpack Years – Now in shops!
Tifosi Rail XC – $79.95
One 12 months in the past, Rail hit the scene and rapidly turned Tifosi’s most wanted protect type. This week, the Rail XC launched to once more take endurance sports activities by storm with a extra streamlined lens form and stylish colours. Accessible in sport interchange, with three included lenses, and Fototec, with a lens tint that adjusts to your lighting circumstances.
Chuck Peña PEZ sez: PEZ readers could already be acquainted with the Tifosi Rail and Rail Race. The most recent addition to the Rail household is the Rail XC. They’re what are actually de rigueur outsized sun shades. However per my compadre Ed Hood opining about 50 Years of Biking Package: “Greg Lemond and Phil Anderson revolutionized issues within the 80’s with their Oakleys and now it’s uncommon to see a naked confronted rider. There’s additionally the worrying pattern towards ever greater lenses, veering in direction of photographs from 60’s science fiction comics.”
Within the 2020s we’re again to the way forward for the Nineteen Eighties
An evolution of the Rail, the Rail XC incorporates a rimless protect with a shallower lens minimize and lighter Grilamid TR-90 body (31g). Measurement-wise, the Rail XC lens is identical width because the Rail (137mm) however not as tall (52.6mm vs 59.5mm). Though nonetheless “large” for solar and wind safety, the Rail XC may be a better option for these with “smaller” faces to heed Ed’s admonition: “if in case you have a small head and put on large shades you possibly can stray into ‘Dame Edna’ or ‘Fearless Fly’ territory – neither is icy.”
NOTE: The Rail XC is taken into account a Massive-XL match by Tifosi, however they match my average-ish dimension head/face simply superb, i.e., gripped comfortably with no slippage.
You be the choose: EuroPro cool … or too large?
The Rail XC will likely be supplied in Blackout Interchange (with Smoke, AC Purple, and Clear lenses), Crystal Smoke Interchange (with Clarion Blue mirrored, AC Purple, and Clear lenses), and Satin Vapor Fototec (with Clarion Purple Fototec lens that modifications tint in daylight).
Tifosi can be debuting one thing I do know I’ve been ready for: a Clarion Blue Fototec lens that begins practically clear and adjusts to a smoke tint/blue mirror in sunny circumstances. After all, that’s what PEZ bought. As a result of I have already got the Rail with Purple Fototec lens and it’s good to have completely different colour mirrored lenses to put on with completely different coloured package!
As with all sun shades within the Tifosi lineup, the Rail XC is lower than $100. You possibly can really pay the identical for only a alternative/further lens from different producers as you’d for the Rail XC with three lenses. However don’t confuse cheaper price with decrease high quality. Despite the fact that they aren’t worn by any large identify execs, Tifosi sun shades would look the half within the professional peloton and may greater than maintain their very own towards greater names within the optics market.
The optics (crucial factor for any pair of sun shades) are greater than clear sufficient for my Lasik-corrected eyes. I’m a giant fan of the Fototec Purple lens within the authentic Rail and love the brand new Fototec Blue. The tinting is identical: from practically clear (64% mild transmission) in low mild to darkish sufficient (14% mild transmission) in vibrant daylight. Particularly if you recognize you’ll be driving in altering mild, you get a single do-it-all-in-one lens that works throughout a variety of sunshine circumstances. And the lens floor itself transitions to a cool mirrored blue because the tint will get darker.
The most recent from Tifosi goes effectively with old style PEZ jersey … type factors
I didn’t get an opportunity to weigh the Rail XC (as a result of I bought them after I was down within the Lowcountry and my scale is up in Babylon on the Potomac), however my expertise with the Rail and different Tifosi sun shades is that in the event that they’re not spot on, they’re inside a gram of spec. I can attest that sporting them driving that the Rail XC falls into the “so mild you hardly discover them” class. So … comfy.
Three phrases I’ve used to explain different Tifosi sun shades: type, operate, and worth. IMHO the Tifosi Rail XC is extra of the identical … and that’s a very good factor. They reinforce what I’ve beforehand mentioned: “I’m a fan of Tifosi sun shades. If I used to be Italian as a substitute of Flipino, I’d be a Tifosi tifosi.”
I didn’t spot any ‘gators on this journey
Two New Continental Tires: Grand Prix 5000 TT TR and Grand Prix 5000 AS TR
Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 TT TR, its Quickest Ever Efficiency Tire, Joins the Grand Prix 5000 TR Vary Full-Time
As used on Filippo Ganna’s Hour Report bike, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR tire presents criterium, time trial, and triathlon racers a product targeted on pure pace
Accessible worldwide from 3 March 2023
Continental has as we speak introduced the everlasting addition of the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR to the award-winning Grand Prix 5000 efficiency tubeless tire vary. Beforehand launched as a Restricted Version 25mm tire in celebration of the 2022 Tour de France, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR will now be accessible in 28mm.
The final word speed-focussed tubeless prepared bicycle tire, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR offers racing cyclists the bottom attainable weight and coefficient of rolling resistance because of optimised tread thickness and development to scale back materials deformation on the contact level between street and tire. Uniquely for speed-focussed efficiency tires, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR consists of optimised puncture safety and tear resistance.
Developed in an ongoing partnership with the world’s quickest professional cyclists and confirmed by Dan Bigham and Fillipo Ganna throughout their Hour Data in 2022, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR is 35 grams lighter in 25-622 than the equal dimension Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 S TR. As with each Continental Grand Prix 5000 tire in 25-622, the brand new Grand Prix 5000 TT TR tire is hookless suitable as much as 21 TSS and tubeless prepared, giving racers the liberty to decide on their most well-liked tire setup. In 28-622 the tire is hookless suitable as much as 25 TSS, weighing in at 235g. A pairing of 25-622 for the entrance tire and 28-622 for the rear tire gives the bottom general rolling resistance and biggest racing efficiency.
Accessible completely within the black sidewall colourway, the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR utilises Continental’s distinctive BlackChili Compound for the last word steadiness of rolling resistance and grip; Vectran Breaker liquid crystal-polymers for puncture safety and five-times better tear resistance than a comparable nylon breaker; Lazer Grip increasing profile construction for excellent cornering; and Lively Consolation Expertise for vibration absorption to smoothen the journey.
Oliver Anhuth, Head of Advertising and marketing TwoWheel Tires, Continental, mentioned: “We’re excited to roll out the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR for racers and groups as a everlasting addition to the Grand Prix 5000 TR vary. Riders now have the chance to decide on the right tire for his or her race ways – whether or not they’re chasing a private finest, a dash end or a world report.”
Key options of the Grand Prix 5000 TT TR
- Weight: from 220g
- Dimensions: 25-622, 28-622
- Expertise: Black Chili Compound, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip, Lively Consolation Expertise.
Pricing and availability
- Accessible to buy from 3 March worldwide, RRP 108.95€ per tire.
Continental Proclaims the Strongest Ever Grand Prix 5000 Tire for all Season Rides: the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR
Providing elevated moist grip, extra sidewall safety, improved visibility and higher mileage than some other Grand Prix 5000 tire, the tubeless prepared Grand Prix 5000 AS TR brings cyclists boosted safety for the additional mile.
Accessible worldwide from 3 March 2023
Continental has as we speak introduced the launch of the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR – the newest tubeless prepared bicycle tire to hitch the award-winning Grand Prix 5000 vary. The brand new Grand Prix 5000 AS TR has been created to offer cyclists with the right steadiness of efficiency, safety and longevity, giving them the arrogance to journey outdoors in all seasons.
An unmatched all season tire, the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR offers street cyclists the premium Grand Prix 5000 pace paired with Grand Prix 4 Season longevity and safety, plus elevated moist grip. This has been achieved because of a mixture of the performance-optimised Grand Prix 5000 compound deployed with a boosted tread sample, multi-layer overlapping ply development, plus extra sidewall safety.
The Grand Prix 5000 AS TR utilises Continental’s excessive efficiency Grand Prix 5000 compound, consisting of the distinctive BlackChili Compound for the last word steadiness of rolling resistance and grip; Vectran Breaker liquid crystal-polymers for puncture safety and tear resistance; Lazer Grip increasing profile construction for exact cornering; plus Lively Consolation Expertise for vibration absorption.
Tubeless prepared, hookless suitable, and accessible in widths from 25mm as much as 35mm, the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR offers riders the liberty to decide on their most well-liked tire setup. All widths can be found in cream sidewall or black, with the black model incorporating Continental’s Black-Reflex expertise. Black-Reflex is designed to spice up rider visibility with out impacting the look of the tire in daylight.
Oliver Anhuth, Head of Advertising and marketing TwoWheel Tires, Continental, mentioned: “Our challenge to steadiness pace and longevity in a single premium tire stemmed from the suggestions and requests from hundreds of Grand Prix 5000 and 4 Season riders. Three years of growth has resulted within the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR: a tire for cyclists who welcome the problem of driving in all seasons and all weathers however don’t wish to compromise on pace and efficiency. We’ve additionally launched Black-Reflex expertise to the Grand Prix 5000 vary for the primary time as a part of Continental’s dedication to supporting rider security, giving riders the arrogance to tackle longer rides on shorter days.”
Key options of the Grand Prix 5000 AS TR
- Accessible in Black with a Black-Reflex Sidewall, or Cream Sidewall
- Weight: begins at 300g
- Dimensions: 25-622, 28-622, 32-622, 35-622
- Expertise: Black Chili compound, Vectran Breaker, LazerGrip, Lively Consolation Expertise, Black-Reflex (black sidewall solely).
Pricing and availability
- Accessible to buy from 3 March 2023 worldwide, RRP 95.99€ per tire.
EKOÏ R4-Mild, The New Extremely Mild and Ventilated Shoe
EKOÏ R4-Mild, the right compromise between rigidity and lightness.
Lighter than its predecessor (the Ultralight Carbon), the EKOÏ R4-Mild shoe is geared toward cyclists who wish to journey with out compromising stiffness and lightness. Its glorious air flow obtained because of an ethereal and breathable mesh higher offers it a excessive degree of consolation for the foot. On its facet, the help is optimized because of the 2 ATOP® knurls guaranteeing a exact micrometric tightening. Lastly, the EKOÏ R4-Mild shoe presents an incredible steadiness between efficiency and luxury. Its carbon composite sole transmits energy completely whereas preserving an considerable suppleness for lengthy distances, each in races and in coaching.
Options:
Sole:
- Inflexible carbon composite outsole
- Sole air flow system
- Normal three-point binding, suitable with all main pedal manufacturers: Shimano, Look, Time, Speedplay…
- Perforated insole for higher moisture wicking
Higher:
- Breathable mesh for good temperature regulation throughout train
- Wonderful match thanks to 2 ATOP® buckles that enable micrometric tightening
- Strengthened tongue for consolation, perforated for breathability, and sewn to the quarter to make sure correct match
- Spandex Grip lining for excellent heel help
- Weight: 275g (in dimension 8)
Product advantages:
- Ventilated sole and hyper-breathable mesh higher.
- Comfy because of the seamless development.
- Light-weight: -10g in comparison with the 2022 mannequin.
- Value: 219,95 GBP, €252,07
Raphaël Dalle, sneakers R&D Engineer at EKOÏ: “All cyclists are in search of the well-known compromise between consolation and stiffness. With this in thoughts, we have now reworked our best-selling shoe, the Ultralight Carbon, to present it actual added worth. Because of its carbon composite sole and the construction of its notably honeycombed and breathable higher, knowledgeable riders will pedal with a sensation of lightness, whereas sporting a sober and trendy look.”
Ribble Launch Collective to Journey As One
Ribble Cycles launch their all-new Ribble Collective – a gaggle of gifted particular person privateer riders competing throughout a number of biking disciplines, who will likely be ‘Using As One’ with the help of Ribble.
The Ribble Collective is a gaggle of various, like-minded riders all sharing a real love of biking. With the help of Ribble, the Ribble Collective riders will be capable of set and obtain their very own biking objectives throughout the 12 months. In addition to being model ambassadors, they can even check merchandise in the true world, offering priceless suggestions, acquire help and encouragement from one another and assist to encourage a wider viewers to get entangled with biking. The Ribble Collective will likely be racing on a mix of bikes from Ribble’s Extremely SL R, Endurance SL R, Gravel SL and Extremely Tri ranges.
“For 2023, we had the imaginative and prescient to have a look at the biking panorama creatively and introduce this new mannequin, permitting us to work in shut collaboration with every particular person rider and help them to realize their very own driving objectives in addition to telling their very own distinctive story on 2 wheels. We’re actually enthusiastic about the way forward for the Ribble Collective and we really feel we have now constructed a robust, various and assorted roster of riders for the 2023 season.” Neil Pinkawa, Head of Model Advertising and marketing, Ribble.
To convey the collective collectively, the riders will all share the identical RC customized paint end – comprising of a delicate teal to black odyssey fade, with teal decals and the all-new metallic summary teal flicker design throughout the bars and fork. RC monograms and customized prime caps full the race prepared machines.
The teal palette and summary teal flicker have additionally been included into the 2023 package design – the results of a partnership with HUUB, which sees each manufacturers sharing an ethos of steady enchancment, innovation and deliverance of pace throughout their merchandise.
The Ribble Collective bike and package had been unveiled to the riders on the staff’s launch night at Ribble’s flagship showroom in Clitheroe earlier than the Collective flew off for a coaching camp in Spain.
The Collective will likely be in motion on and off-road, throughout the 12 months, throughout the globe at many occasions together with UK based mostly races, Unbound within the US, The Rift in Iceland, FNLD GRVL and Migration in Kenya to call a number of…
The Ribble Collective colourway will likely be accessible by way of Ribble’s on-line CustomColour device and will be utilized to any Aero, Endurance SL R / SL, Gravel SL or Tri fashions…
Extra data on the Ribble Collective, the 2023 rider roster, race bikes and race schedule will be discovered right here…
GCN: Love Spring Racing? You’ll love these NEW Tees
The Wolfpack Years – Now in shops!
There’s no secret that Soudal Fast-Step is among the most profitable groups within the historical past of the game. The numbers of the final 20 years – greater than 900 wins, together with 21 Monuments and 113 Grand Tour phases, scored underneath the steerage of CEO Patrick Lefevere – function testimony to the profitable spirit and to the squad’s distinctive DNA.
To rejoice these superb feats and to current followers with the prospect of getting their palms on an unbelievable collector’s merchandise, we’ve labored arduous over the previous couple of months to place collectively “The Wolfpack Years” – a improbable e-book that provides an outline of essentially the most thrilling and memorable moments of the final twenty years.
That includes distinctive photos, a few of them never-before-seen, in addition to interviews with among the key figures within the historical past of the squad – previous and current – this e-book is an actual must-have for biking lovers from everywhere in the world, who can order it from our webshop!
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