GEAR » WHAT’S NEW
Let those fee t breathe!
Asics Noosa FF2 | RRP R1 999 | www.asics.com
The latest Asics Noosa shoes boast all the cushioning of the
previous model but with redesigned uppers. The lightweight
and highly breathable upper is designed to allow sockless wear,
which when coupled with the ample cushioning, makes it ideal
for long-distance triathletes. The shoes feature a 10mm drop
and are best suited for those requiring a stable-neutral shoe.
They also make use of Asics’ high abrasion rubber on key impact
points on the soles, so should prove long-lasting too.
Adjust for maximum ae ro
Time Zone Tri Aerobar | RRP R8 200 |
www.positivesportssolutions.co.za
The Time Zone Tri Aerobar’s party piece is its adjustability, which
allows you to get into the most comfortable areo position to utilise
its CFD-verifi ed optimised aerodynamics. First off , you can adjust
the centre-to-centre width between C-C 90mm and C-C 178mm
by switching the right and left extension clamp. There’s also a
height adjustability between 20mm, 40mm or 60mm and a fl ip
base bar design that allows for a further 40mm height diff erence.
The extension angle adjusts vertically by +/- 10° and horizontally by
+/- 5°. There are also six diff erent elbow pad positions with +/- 5° of
horizontal angle play. At minimum stack, it tips the scales at 690g.
Clip on extra hydration
Giant UniClip Cage Mount | RRP R570 |
www.dragons.co.za
Going far requires ample hydration, but bottles can be hard
to hide from the wind unless you tuck them in behind the
biggest wind block on the bike – you. Giant’s UniClip Cage
Mount allows you to mount two standard bottle cages behind
the saddle to hide a litre and a half of fl uid from the wind. The
UniClip accessory mount system also allows you to mount
both the cage and a taillight at the same time, so you can
keep visible on those long training rides in the dark.
Wear your heart on your temple
Polar OH1 Optical Heart Rate Sensor | RRP R1 495 |
www.polar.com
If you hate heart rate chest straps, then this optical heart rate
sensor, which reads your heart rate from your arm or temple, is for
you. It will pair to Bluetooth and, simultaneously, to ANT+ Polar
devices like sports watches, bike GPS head units or the Polar Beat
application on your smartphone. For triathlon swims it can store up
to 200 hours of heart rate data, which will be downloaded when it
pairs with your phone later, or transmit heart rate information in real
time to any of the compatible Polar devices. The OH1 ships with a
machine-washable armband and a swimming goggle strap clip.
All-natural super fuel
IAMSuperbar | RRP R510 for 30 / R20 per 45g bar | www.iamsuperbar.co.za
Fuel your races and training with IAMSuperbar’s real food health bars. A great source of
protein and fi bre, they are made only of natural superfoods, contain no preservatives or
fl avourings, and are gluten, wheat, dairy and soy free. The fl agship IAM RAW Superbar
features only fi ve ingredients: almonds, cranberries, chia seeds, dates and pumpkin
seeds, while the IAM TRAINING protein bar has just dates, pumpkin seeds, cashews,
macadamia nuts, cacao, pea protein and goji berries. Now the South African company
has launched two new plant-based protein bars. The 45g bars ship in boxes of 30 from
the company’s webstore or are available from outlets such as Wellness Warehouse,
Western Cape Checkers and Spar supermarkets, and Bootlegger coff ee shops.
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