TECH | COOL GEAR
SHRED- READY SPOILS
NEXT GEN FROM JIM M-Experiment Megawatt | RRP R2 700 | m-experiment. co. za This specialised high-performance pair of sunglasses is from M-Experiment, the new brand from Oakley and RED Digital Cinema creator Jim Jannard. They’ re light and funky, with a durable frame constructed with rugged Nylite-X. Lenses offer AI-assisted distortion-free vision, high-impact resistance, hydro-oleophobic coatings to repel water, oil and smudges, and plasmachromatic technology to reduce glare and optimise contrast. Held securely in place by non-slip Stem Slics, they’ re worn by the likes of DH World Champion Jackson Goldstone and pro surfer Jordy Smith.
There’ s nothing like new tech to play with, and new kit to ride in, to give you that extra motivational charge to get out on your bike as the days start to shorten.
BEST REST
Pillar Performance Triple Magnesium Professional Recovery | RRP R1 199 for 200g | carbonendurance. co We don’ t get fitter or stronger from training, we get it from the rebuilding that happens when resting. We loved the taste and effect of this high-quality berryflavoured magnesium powder, which combines three forms of highly absorbable magnesium, including TRAACS from Albion Minerals, and is specially formulated for sleep quality and post-exercise muscular recovery. It targets aches, cramps and spasms after hard efforts, and supports HRV and sleep depth when taken as part of a bedtime routine, especially in heavy training blocks.
E-VOLUTION Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo R | RRP R285 000 | specialized. com E-bikes have revolutionised our sport. They’ ve not only made cycling more accessible to all, but they allow the downhill shredders to make multiple trips to the top of the trail much more easily, without having to rely on a bakkie or a ski lift. The challenge to date has been their weight, which makes them a mission to load and carry. The Turbo Levo R is Specialized’ s latest effort to deliver a lightweight, short-travel eMTB for riders who want genuine trail performance with electric assist. It’ s 530g lighter than the Levo 4, with 130mm / 140mm suspension and full 29in wheels. We have yet to swing a leg over one, but the designers at Morgan Hill say it rolls and handles closer to a trail bike than a traditional eMTB. They claim that the Turbo 3.1 motor delivers up to 850W and 111Nm of torque when the trail demands it, without compromising the agile, fast-rolling character of the chassis.
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