Tech Latest
16 | Cycling World
Cycling World’s Technology Editor and Gadget Guru Martin Bailey
features the latest cycling technology
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Puncture Finder
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Price: £9.99
Available from:
puncturefinder.co.uk
Traditionally, the best way to
locate a puncture is a bowl of
soapy water and patience, but
when a puncture strikes on a trip,
it can be a problem. The puncture
finder is a simple invention which
uses polystyrene balls encased
in a clear container with a lattice
base. Hold the unit against your
in ated inner tube and move
it around until the balls start
to move with the air ow. A
small but useful inclusion in your
saddle bag.
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Hiplok FX
Price: £19.99
Available from:
Hiplok.com
For those times when you are travelling
light but may still need to secure your
bike for a short period, the iplok
fits
the bill. t s a pocket-si ed retractable
combination lock, similar to a roll-up tape
measure. The m braided steel cable is
pulled out of the main body, around your
bike and then locks back into the side
of the unit. An integral clip allows you
to attach it to a belt or bag and it even
includes a re ector to make you that little
bit more visible. It’s not designed as a
long-term secure lock, but great if you re
nipping into a shop for two minutes and
want to secure your ride.
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