Triathlon SBR Magazine Winter 2019 | Page 28

GEAR » WHAT’S NEW A wi nd-beating profile Profi le Design RD PD 1/Fift y carbon clinchers | RRP R19 995 | www.twowheelstrading.co.za Though better known for its tri-bars, Profi le Design’s RD PD 1/Fift y carbon clinchers prove the brand does wheels more than well too. This set boast a wide, 50mm deep profi le and full carbon aero rims – with crosswind stability – built to be stiff but handle well. The 1/Fift y wheels also have a heat-dissipating brake track, designed to be used in conjunction with the Profi le Design P220 TwentyFour Series brake pads. The rims are hand laced to proprietary precision-machined alloy hubs that run on sealed cartridge bearings. The front wheel tips the scales at 730g while the rear weighs in at 884g. Shift into ae ro mode qui ckly and easily Redshift Quick-Release Aerobars | RRP R2 999 | www.redshift sports.co.za If you are not going whole hog into the IRONMAN triathlon scene with a dedicated time trial or triathlon bike then retrofi tting your road bike for better aerodynamics is the way to go. And Redshift ’s Quick-Release Aerobars are a good way to do this. Utilising a quick-release mechanism you can fi t or remove the aerobars without having to fi ddle with a multi-tool. They fi t 31.8mm bars and provide a good range of adjustability to allow you to fi ne-tune your set- up. To ensure they do not unclip mid-ride, there’s also a secondary safety release mechanism. Name your fuel NAMEDSPORT 4Fuel | RRP R269 for 20 sachets | www.namedsport.com This post-workout drink is specifi cally formulated to re-hydrate and replace the minerals lost to sweating during intense exercise – the Italian manufacturers recommend you take two 8.5g sachets dissolved in a bottle of water post-workout. Each two-sachet serving contains 400mg magnesium, 500mg potassium, 3 000mg creatine and 1 000mg Glutamine KyowaQuality™ to help reduce fatigue and enhance muscle function. The powder is developed to dissolve easily and contains no added sugar, acesulfame or aspartame. A swi fter second generation Swift Carbon Neurogen MK2 | RRP R99 000 | www.swift carbon.com Swift Carbon’s fi rst-generation Neurogen was fast, but the new incarnation promises to be faster by allowing a lot of customisation so that riders can fi ne-tune their position. They can use the new fully integrated bar system, which includes carbon extensions, to get themselves into the most aerodynamic, comfortable and powerful position possible. The Ultegra Di2 model, pictured here, features a full carbon frame and fi nishing kit, the full Ultegra drivetrain and brakes, plus it rolls on Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon Exalith wheels and Mavic Yksion Pro Griplink/Powerlink 25 tyres. 28