SECTOR GUIDE
6
7
the brand has just made it even better. Now, all RD40 wheelsets come with Hope’s latest tubeless tape and tubeless valves with no
7 RD40 Pro 5 Brand: Hope
6 Turbine eMTB Brand: Race Face
Distributor: Silverfish UK
The Race Face Turbine eMTB wheelset is engineered for full power eMTBs, designed to handle their added weight and torque, while
maintaining a superior ride feel and impact resistance. The 19.8mm front, and 21mm
deep rear rims, offer compliance and strength, supported by 28 front and 32 rear double-butted J-bend spokes. Reinforced with thicker spokes, an Anvil Edge bead wall, and a steel axle Vault hub with 3° engagement. All supported by the Race Face Lifetime Warranty, crashes included. RRP: £399 Front, £549 Rear
8 Blackbird Tubeless Brand: Hutchinson
Distributor: Windwave
Hutchinson’s fastest ever performance road tyre. 10% faster than the previous generation and a class leading lifespan of 4,000km of real-world riding. The new SwiftEasy casing improves rolling resistance and comfort while reducing weight to
a competitive 290g, while the new Mach Tread 3.0 compound is both faster and more durable than the previous formulation. Specifically designed for modern, wider rims, the tread surface is 15% wider for an increased contact patch and greater confidence when cornering. RRP: £61.99
8
10 XPLR Slick Brand: Goodyear
Distributor: Cambrian Tyres and Upgrade Bikes Ltd
Part of the Goodyear range of Fitment Series bicycle tyres, where tyres are developed and optimised for a specific fitment to
maximise performance based on intended usage. The XPLR
60 | December 2024 Distributor: Hope
The RD40 wheelset is Hope’s only carbon road/ gravel wheelset option, and
9 Gravine Brand: Challenge
Distributor: Upgrade Bikes Ltd
A hand-made gravel tyre designed for enhanced performance in muddy and rugged terrains. Positioned after the Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder, and Getaway, the Gravine features a more aggressive tread, with taller lugs for better grip and control, along with an open-tread design for improved mud shedding. Its fast-rolling centre-line
increase in cost. Designed for
performance over a
range of disciplines, the RD40 combines durable 40mm carbon rims with the Pro 5 straight pull hubs. Also includes a free wheel bag. RRP: £1,000
ensures speed across various surfaces. The tyre is available in Challenge’s Handmade Tubeless Ready (H-TLR) construction. Comes in two versions, Gravine and Gravine XP, and available in 40mm and 45mm sizes. RRP: From £80
9
10
Slick is the fastest XPLR tyre, designed for gravel racing and is optimised around Zipp’s 303 XPLR wheelset. With optimised construction, geometry, and volume to maximise aerodynamics and vibration damping, the XPLR Slick is for use on smooth surfaces when speed is high. RRP: £69.95
www.bikebiz.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68
