'Headphones at a bike show?', you might have been thinking, but Aftershokz actually make a lot of sense. Described as the 'civilian version' of the military headsets used in combat to enable soldiers to receive instructions and remain aware of their surroundings, Aftershokz don't actually sit inside the ear. In fact, you place them infront of the ear on the cheek bone, which then conducts the sound. Particularly relevant to the cycle commuter
who previously rode with a very mototone one earbud, two versions are currently available – the basic model and a version that allows you to take phone calls on the move via a remote control and microphone setup. These retail for £59.95 without the mic and £69.95 with and each come with a two-year warranty. A Bluetooth wireless version is in the pipeline. For more information dealers should contact 01606 558428.
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Headphones that use bone conduction to play music, allowing a rider to still hear traffic
EXTRA All of a sudden Extra is looking to be a one- stop shop for all your cycle luggage needs, with Ergon showing an updated line of six packs for everything from commuting to freeride and downhill riders. Ranging from a seven litre through a 30-litre capacity, each is designed with stability and positioning in the saddle in mind.
Elsewhere, Brooks has been incredibly busy with a line of new canvas bags, the launch of the Piccadilly bag, the B17 saddlebags and much more.
Most eye catching of all on Brook's stand
was its Merino 1866 jersey commemorating the founding of the firm some 147 years ago. Brooks team modelled these at the recent L'eroica vintage bike race. Pro Gold lubricants had some interesting
new gear for the workshop too, with a precision application needle for cables, refillable from the 118ml Prolink bottle and drums of 90 industries dual textured 'Pro Towels', ideally for quickly removing dried grime from bikes.
CORDEE Still a best-seller a year on, the hype around last year's Feed Zone cook still sees the publisher regularly struggling to hold stock. This year the excitement surrounded the
only book on himself ever to be endorsed by Eddy Merckx, retailing at £42. Put together with a heavy paper stock and containing photos Merckx himself had never seen, this is one for the classic race fan. Elsewhere, Cycling Northern France, which explains in detail how to partake in a London to Paris ride, among other classic routes is now on sale. Soon to be released is '25 Great British Rides' seen in pre-production form at Core.