ROAD BIKES AND ACCESSORIES Race fit
To risk stating the bleedin’ obvious, road bikes are – to borrow a phrase – so hot right now. That certainly hasn’t hurt the sectors prospects at retail, so Jonathon Harker took a look at some of the bikes and related accessories in the market available to stock…
Fisher Outdoor Leisure
THE LOOK 695 Aerolight – equipped with Ultegra 11s and Mavic CC SLE wheels – lands in the UK in October. With a SRP of £6,999, the 695 Aerolight is all about component integration, with a fluid design benefiting from components developed as a frame-related unit. Eastway’s range stretches from the RD1.0 (£1,999) all the way down to the Eastway ST1.0 (£999). The former is a carbon offering with road brakes, SRAM Force groupset and Avid BB7 discs. The latter – the ST1.0 – is forged from
Reynolds 520 steel providing a strength in frame, comfort in ride and classic looks. On the apparel side, Santini has a
range of options. Santini’s MIC BCOOL Bib Shorts (£139.99) use the new MIG3 gel padding, with a central core made of lightweight breathable chamois, bolstered with layers to dampen shock. Santini also has the 75 ZEST short sleeve Shirt (retaling at £59.99), the 75 GUARD Jacket (£139.99) – a race-fit waterproof and windproof jacket, and the 75 ICE water resistant Jacket (£82.49). 01727 798345
Madison
BRAND NEW for Saracen in 2014 is a concise range of aggressive alloy road bikes. The brand says the new line-up doesn’t merely follow a "me-too" formula for road bikes but instead has its own take on what a modern road bike is. Key to that was drilling down to what riders wanted out of an alloy bike: Lightweight frame, reasonably fast handling geometry that was still comfortable 30miles into a ride, all- weather practicality and most importantly being a hoot to ride. Saracen’s propriety chassis starts with a custom formed and triple butted 6061
Hotlines
LYNSKEY HAS recently unveiled its Silver Series, consisting of four new US-made titanium frames. With two road frames and two hardtail MTBs, certified aerospace grade seamless 3Al- 2.5V titanium was forged in the company’s new state of-the-art Chattanooga factory. Affordability is a crucial selling point for these bikes, the brand says. The Breakaway hits the £999.99 price point, as does the Peloton, which features slightly relaxed geometry, longer top tube and taller head tube for relaxed riders. Aside from bikes, the Gaerne Carbon G. Chrono Road Shoes have been released
to mark Gaerne’s fifthteenth anniversary. Focused on aesthetics and tech, the new shoe has been designed down to the smallest detail – not least the full carbon sole that ‘guarantees’ absolute lightness and rigidity. The ultra-thin thickness of the carbon allows the foot to be positioned at a minimal distance from the pedal, thus allowing maximum power whilst pedalling without loss of energy. It features the BOA L5 closure system and a wealth of other bits and pieces like the Al Carbon Heel-Cup. Reflective inserts provide maximum visibility and RRP is £299.99. 0131 319 1444
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alloy tubeset, sharing the visual cues of its Hack but weighing a scant 1.55kg in 56cm form. It comes standard with a tapered headtube for maximum headtube/downtube stiffness giving sharp, precise handling. All Tenet road models come with a
tapered alloy steerer fork with carbon blades that are mudguard-ready for year-round all-weather versatility. The range starts at just £649 and tops out a very reasonable £949. Head on over to Madison’s business-to- business site to order:
www.madisonb2b.co.uk
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