STOP TORQUING Lezyne Pocket Torque Drive | RRP R1 050 | lezyne . com
How often do you have a loose headset or saddle on a ride and have to guess what tension to stop tightening without cracking your handlebar or seatpost ? We all have limits on what we are prepared to carry on any ride , so if it ’ s not tiny or crucial , it ’ s out . Here ’ s a nifty pre-calibrated torsion ratchet tool made of lightweight aluminium ( total weight is just 130g ). With the handle removed the wrench packs up neatly into a compact , moulded EVA case and comes equipped with six hardened steel bits , including 2.5 , 3 , 4 , 5mm hex and T20 , T25 torx bits . A custom key is included to easily adjust the wrench ’ s torque setting between 2-6 nm in 0.5nm increments . It also features a magnetic bit holder plus a wrench to adjust the torque setting if your fingers aren ’ t strong enough .
WEIGHT , WHAT ?!
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 | RRP TBC | omnico . co . za 770g ! Nuff said ! Yes weight weenies ( which is most of us if we ’ re honest ), that ’ s the whole frame , size 56 painted and ready to build . Cannondale call it “ a climbing bike for the sprints , an aero bike for the mountains ”. The SuperSix Evo Lab71 is incredibly light , and great looking . Having enjoyed previous editions we can ’ t wait to test this benchmarker with claimed aerodynamic ( drag ) numbers that come close to the fastest pure aero bikes . Before you decide which bike to ride in the 2023 / 4 race season , you may want to see if you can find one of these to cop a feel . It could be the ultra-light carbon weapon you ’ ve been longing for .
BUTT THRONE
Sella Italia SLR Boost SuperFlow 3D carbon saddle | RRP R9 375 | jjcycling . co . za You ’ ll spend 20k on a swanky office chair or 6k on quality bib shorts , but you still use ass magic bum cream and have to stand after long periods in your saddle ? It may well be time to splash out 10k on the Lamborghini of saddles . Without a crash , a quality saddle can last many years to pay you back in comfort and performance many times over . The 3D printed pattern Carbon Superflow provides next-level comfort and support on the bumpiest long road rides . The differentiated cushioning zones give progressive absorption while the carbon rails provide strength and ensure comfort on every pedal stroke . This high-tech roadspecific carbon saddle is one of the most advanced on the market and a great way to top off your dream bike build .
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