WHAT’S HOT
BAR NONE
LIQUID VITAMINS
NAMEDSPORT Vibracell | RRP R649 |
www.namedsport.com
LUCKY SIZE 7
LUCK ATOR Road Shoe | RRP R5 499 |
www.positivesportssolutions.co.za
These feature a carbon sole, a more
environmentally sourced rubber outer sole
and a microfi bre upper to ensure a stiff but
comfortable shoe. The footbed and upper have
been redesigned to fi t better with the anatomical
shape of the human foot, foregoing the narrow
shape of yesteryear. Plus, to ensure they do not
end up smelling aft er a few rides, the insole has
been silver ion rerated and is 100% breathable.
They are available in European sizes 39-47.
Each 10ml dose of this liquid multivitamin
concentrate is rich in Vitamins A, C, D3, E and
B group vitamins, and
contains L-Carnitine,
L-Glutamine,
Glucosamine, Coenzyme
Q10, ginseng and a blend
of carbohydrates with
various assimilation rates.
Designed to support your
psycho-physical wellbeing
during training and racing,
the formulation is based on
cold-pressed, organically
farmed fruit and vegetable
juices and is intended to be
taken with 120ml of water.
ENVE SES Aero Road Bar |
RRP R6 900 | www.enve.com
Maximise your aero gains by fi tting
ENVE’s new aero bar. Not only does it
boast wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamic
advantages, but it has been designed
around electronic drivetrain
compatibility. The drop is shaped to
reduce your frontal area and make you,
the biggest causer of air resistance,
more aerodynamic.
BE SEEN AND BE SAFE
Lezyne Connect 800XL & Strip Drive lights
| RRP R2 195 | www.twowheelstrading.co.za
Being seen when you’re out on the road is essential for safety, and that’s where these multi-
purpose LED cycling lights come in. The combination combines a 800 lumen Drive 800XL front
light, which straps securely to all standard bar shapes, and a powerful rear LED tail light. They
are both connected to a wireless switch that allows you to toggle through 11 diff erent modes,
including two highly disruptive Daytime Flash modes. The front light charges via USB either
from your computer or a plug, while the tail light boasts cable-free recharging thanks to a USB
stick. Lezyne says the maximum run times are 76 (front) and 30.5 (rear) hours respectively.
PRO RUBBER
Bontrager R4
Hard-Case Lite Road
Tyre | RRP R899 |
www.trekbikes.com
Bontrager say the R4 Hard-
Case Lite Road Tyre is a
pro peloton-level tyre that
you can fi t to your road
bike. It certainly looks fast.
Featuring a 220TPI casing,
it tyre boasts an ultra-low
rolling resistance and oodles
of grip. The Hard-Case Lite
adds puncture protection
without a signifi cant weight
penalty – in fact, the claimed
weight is just 185g a tyre.
VALERIAN STEEL
(SPOILER ALERT: IT’S CARBON)
Titan Valerian Pro | RRP R33 999 | www.titanracingbikes.com
Titan Racing might be known for its superbly aff ordable mountain bikes, but recently it’s have been adding a high-end
racing line to its stable. The Valerian Pro is a carbon road bike as raced by the likes of Tiff any Keep (3rd at the 2019
Cape Town Cycle Tour) and Rossouw Bekker of Valley Electrical Titan Racing. The Valerian boasts all the features you
would expect from a carbon race bike – like a neatly hidden seat clamp, internal cable routing and fl at-mounted disc
brakes. The Pro model rolls on Shimano wheels and Vittoria Rubino tyres, is powered by a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain
and is stopped by Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes. Plus the bike boasts Titan’s fi ve-year, multi-user warranty.
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