The Vogel SL BCA has a Gloss Crystal Pink body (that means the temple items because it’s a frameless design) with Smoke Tint with Pink Mirror lens as a result of pink is the colour of Breast Most cancers Consciousness Month (each October). The smoke tint is darkish sufficient for using in vibrant daylight (however for me OK sufficient coping with gentle clouds) with clear/undistorted optics (crucial factor). In different phrases, what you’d count on from a pair of top of the range biking sun shades.
What you wouldn’t count on is the $39.95 price ticket. I’ll repeat that … solely $39.95. Nonetheless, at that worth level you don’t get additional lenses (e.g., clear or excessive distinction) or a hardshell case. However as I stated earlier than: “if all you need is a pair of biking sun shades that don’t break the financial institution and are on level with the newest EuroPro trend development, the Tifosi Vogel SL is that.”
If there’s one “disadvantage” to the Vogel SL, it’s that it’s a single fastened lens, i.e., not interchangeable. (Take a guess at what SL may stand for?) Not a giant deal in case you’re simply wanting a pair of fashionable sport sun shades to put on for biking or some other sports activities/out of doors actions, akin to working, strolling, golf, or pickleball — primarily for vibrant daylight. However since for the reason that lens on the Vogel SL BCA seems extra gold-ish to me and the “common” Vogel SL sun shades I have already got got here with a extra apparently rose/pink-ish lens (at the very least to my eye), I want I might swap the lenses. Not a deal breaker, however can be good to have the choice to make the Vogel SL BCA as pink as potential. #firstworldproblem
To me, the Vogel SL BCA lens (left) seems extra gold-ish vs the common Vogel SL (proper) with rose/pink lens — however that could possibly be a perform of lighting (indoor) and viewing angle
And it’s definitely not sufficient to cease me from exhibiting my assist for Breast Most cancers Consciousness (in case you’re like me, you will have a member of the family or know somebody who has been affected by breast most cancers — hopefully as a survivor). Plus PEZ readers will know I’ve an affinity for pink. It’s the colour of the Giro, my favourite Grand Tour and IMHO essentially the most lovely of the Grand Excursions. #realmenwearpink
Outside in direct vibrant daylight, the lens has a extra rose/pink hue
Colnago V4Rs Tadej
A particular bike for the World Championships in Zurich, with a livery impressed by the successes of Tadej Pogačar
Colnago and Tadej Pogačar are happy to current a particular bike, the restricted version Colnago V4Rs Tadej, that he’ll use to race the World Championships in Zurich on the twenty ninth of September. The colourful livery is impressed by all of the successes collected by the Slovenian to date.
Colnago is happy to unveil the bike that Tadej Pogačar will use to race the UCI Highway World Championships in Zurich on Sunday twenty ninth September, the V4Rs Tadej. The mannequin is similar as that he normally makes use of to compete with UAE Group Emirates, however this livery may be very particular, and far more colourful.
The paint-job remembers the creations made by the Pop-Artwork creative motion born across the mid-50s within the USA and within the UK – of which Tadej is a large fan – and is impressed by all the key victories achieved to date by the three-times-Maillaut-Jaune.
85 victories, together with 4 Grand Excursions and 14 Classics. On the highest of the UCI particular person rating since 2021.
These are the astonishing numbers of Tadej Pogačar since his debut within the WorldTour, a rider that loves to differentiate himself within the peloton, sporting the chief jerseys, or attacking solo from afar.
The colours on this bike are a tribute to all the key races Pogačar gained:
- Yellow, to have fun three Tour de France GC victories (2020, 2021, 2024)
- Pink, as homage to the 2024 Giro d’Italia and the pink jersey he wore for 20 out of 21 phases;
- Inexperienced, to recall Il Lombardia, the Monument Basic that he conquered in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and for Liège-Bastogne-Liège, which he gained twice, in 2021 and 2024;
- Heavenly blue, for Paris-Good, some of the prestigious one-week races on the calendar, gained in 2023;
- Blue, the colour of Tirreno-Adriatico (victories in 2021-2022) and of the KOM jersey at Giro d’Italia (2024);
- White, the colour of the very best younger rider of the Tour de France, a particular classification that Tadej Pogačar gained for 4 years, from 2020 to 2023;
- Crimson dots, to have fun the enduring KOM jersey of the Tour de France, a particular classification that Tadej gained in 2020 and 2021;
- Bronze, for 2 treasured bronze medals: the one on the Olympics in 2021 and the one obtained on the World Championships in Glasgow in 2023;
- Purple… as a result of as Tadej said, you all the time want one thing purple in your life. The Slovenian actively participated within the creation of the bike, giving suggestions to actually personalise his Colnago.
Extremely-personalized particulars
The bike is empowered with a number of personalizations, some with a purely aesthetic purpose, others that additionally take pleasure in saving weight and growing stiffness.
Brand e sample TP
The TP (Tadej Pogačar) emblem is seen on the body, most notably on the horizontal tube and on the intersection with the seat tube. You may as well admire the TP-pattern on some areas of the bike, akin to on the chainstays.
Carbon-Ti crankset, brake discs, thru-axles and screws
These are personalization performance-oriented, achieved due to the collaboration with the producer Carbon-Ti. The crankset is a composite construction in aluminium alloy and carbon fiber, with the logos engraved. The discs are the X-rotor steelcarbon 3 Middle Lock, the best degree of expertise accessible in the marketplace. The threaded thru-axles are superlight, and are available in a gold anodized shade with a laser-etched graphic: “Colnago – TP – Carbon-Ti”.
The identical graphic may be seen additionally on the screws of the bottle cage, that are in the identical gold anodized shade and contribute to the bike’s total weight-saving.
Enve SES 4.5
The wheels are adorned with the identical graphics because the body.
Sella Prologo Nago R4 Nack Tadej Pogačar 24
The bike is accomplished by a particular Prologo Saddle, the Prologo Nago R4 Nack 147 Tadej Pogačar 24, with yellow accents and the names of a few of Tadej’s most vital victories emblazoned upon it.
Rear derailleur hanger by Framesandgear
The Framesandgear Colnago Disc Brake Direct Mount Derailleur Hanger for V4RS Blue gives exact shifting, improved stiffness, and a light-weight design.
Configuration and Availability
The Colnago V4Rs Tadej will probably be made accessible as a restricted version. From the twenty sixth of September till the 14th of October, it is possible for you to to have it completely on-line, on www.colnago.com. From the 14th of October on, it is possible for you to to search out it by shops.
The Colnago V4Rs will probably be geared up with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Enve 4.5 SES Wheelset, Colnago CC.01 Handlebar at a prompt retail worth in Europe of 17,200.00€.
Technical Info
- Identify: Colnago V4Rs Tadej
- Mannequin: V4Rs
- Household: Serie V
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
- Chainrings: Carbon-Ti particular restricted version customized Colnago TP 52-36t
- Sprockets: 12-speed, 11-30t
- Wheels: ENVE SES 4.5 particular restricted version Colnago V4Rs Tadej
- Discs: Carbon-Ti X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 – 160mm entrance / 140mm rear
- Tires: Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR X 28mm BK
- Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 Nack 147 Tadej Pogacar 24
- Handlebar: Colnago CC.01
- Via-axles: Threaded thru-axle entrance Ø12 L120mm – hex 6 Carbon-Ti Gold TP and Threaded thru-axle rear Ø12 L163mm – hex 6 Carbon-Ti Gold TP
- Rear derailleur hanger: Framesandgear Direct Derailleur Mount V4Rs Blue
LOOK Cycle Declares Subsequent Technology of E-765 Electrical Highway and Gravel Bikes
Agility, energy and autonomy are on the coronary heart of LOOK’s re-designed electrical bike vary, with all-road and gravel particular configurations powered by Fazua’s newest RIDE 60 drive unit
LOOK Cycle has unveiled the latest iterations of its light-weight carbon electrically assisted bikes: the E-765 Optimum and E-765 Gravel. Crafted to ship superior efficiency throughout various using situations, the brand new configurations draw on LOOK’s high-performance DNA and carbon manufacturing experience to offer distinctive responsiveness, consolation and effectivity.
Combining versatile geometry with superior carbon expertise, the up to date E-765 vary builds upon the success of the earlier E-765 fashions whereas providing discrete, elegant and ergonomic integration of the electrical-assistance parts. The newest iteration of the E-765 is 1kg lighter, and delivers two instances the autonomy from earlier iterations, now reaching as much as 120 km on a single cost. The updates enhance efficiency and prolong battery life.
The brand-new frameset design options LOOK’s 3D Wave idea, the place flattened areas on the seat keep encourage the pure flexibility of the carbon, including consolation and traction advantages to sort out even your longest rides. The versatile body geometry gives tire clearance as much as 45mm and is suspension-ready for as much as 60mm journey.
The LOOK E-765 Optimum and E-765 Gravel are powered by the Fazua Experience 60 drive unit, delivering spectacular torque, energy, and capability whereas remaining quiet and light-weight to assist an agile trip. The upgraded drive unit gives riders help of as much as 120 km and 1500m elevation achieve, with customizable modes and seamless connectivity for enhanced usability.
LOOK’s meticulous design integrates the Fazua parts completely, providing a minimalist look that mirrors the geometry and really feel of a standard bike. The newest E-765 vary displays LOOK’s dedication to craftsmanship and a spotlight to element, offering passionate cyclists with velocity, exact dealing with and luxury whether or not utilizing electrical help or not.
Romain Simon, Bike Product Supervisor at LOOK Cycle, stated: “The LOOK E-765 gives an enhanced using expertise designed to be as shut as potential to our human-powered bikes. Significantly spectacular is the efficiency of the LOOK E-765 above 25km/h, giving the rider the likelihood to take full benefit of the distinctive versatility and capabilities of the Fazua Experience 60 system whereas the bike’s potential to trip quick on the flat or in a gaggle stays unaffected. With the LOOK E-765, we have now designed a using expertise. We’re not making an attempt to cover the motor or battery, however as a substitute have built-in them seamlessly to optimize the bike’s design and ergonomics. The load, geometry and specs have been chosen with one purpose in thoughts: to supply cyclists a top-of-the-range product, which is each easy and environment friendly, offering the ability they should take them additional.”
E-765 Gravel Apex key options:
- Body: carbon HM with 3D flex system
- Fork: carbon HM E-bike optimized
- Crankset : SRAM Apex 1X 42T
- Brakes: SRAM Apex
- Shifting: SRAM Apex 1X
- Rear der: Sram APEX
- Cassette : SRAM PG 1231 11-44T
- Motor: Fazua Experience 60 motor
- Battery: 430Wh fastened battery
- Wheels: Fulcrum E-Racing 900
- Tires: Hutchinson Touareg 40mm
- Tire clearance: 42- 45mm, relying on tread
- Seat submit: LOOK LS2 carbon 27,2mm
- Stem: LOOK LS3
- Handlebars : LOOK LS2 Gravel 12° Flare
- Saddle: LOOK Shortfit
- Full construct worth: €6990 EUR / $7690 USD / £6990 GBP
E-765 Optimum Rival ETAP AXS 1x key options:
- Weight: 12.9kg (Full bike in dimension M)
- Body: carbon HM with 3D flex system
- Fork: carbon HM E-bike optimized
- Crankset : SRAM Rival1X 44T
- Brakes: SRAM Rival Etap
- Shifting: SRAM Rival ETAP AXS
- Rear der: Sram Rival ETAP AXS
- Cassette : SRAM XG 1251 10- 44T 12sp
- Motor: Fazua Experience 60 motor
- Battery: 430Wh fastened battery
- Wheels: LOOK E-R50D carbon 50mm
- Tires: Hutchinson Sector 32mm
- Tire clearance: 42- 45mm, relying on tread
- Seat submit: LOOK LS1 carbon 27,2mm
- Stem: LOOK LS3
- Handlebars: LOOK LS1
- Saddle: LOOK Shortfit
- Full construct worth: €8490 EUR / $9490 USD / £8490 GBP
Gas Items and Human Powered Well being Associate to Revolutionize Sports activities Diet with Customized, Direct-to-Athlete Options
Well being-forward manufacturers workforce as much as improve vitamin entry and schooling to athletes of all ranges
Gas Items, the inclusive chief in making sports activities vitamin accessible and approachable for all folks, and Human Powered Well being (HPH), the premier human efficiency testing firm, proudly announce a strategic partnership geared toward empowering people to be proactive about their well being and efficiency. This new collaboration seeks to revolutionize how athletes gasoline their life by mixing vitamin, physiology, and expertise to create a simple and personalised plan.
As an official accomplice of Human Powered Well being, Gas Items will empower their physiologists to ship personalised fueling plans on to athletes by its ‘Share Your Gas’ function. Based mostly on lab outcomes and efficiency testing, these tailor-made plans may be bought with only a click on and simply arrange on auto-ship, making it handy and easy for athletes to stay to personalised fueling plans.
“At Gas Items, we consider that fueling ought to be simple whereas additionally being distinctive to every athlete—a stability that’s exhausting to attain. By combining Human Powered Well being’s cutting-edge lab testing and authorized physiologists with our straight-to-your-door vitamin options, we’re making it simpler than ever to implement and be constant together with your fueling plan,” shares Laura Jorgensen, co-founder and CEO of Gas Items.
“Human Powered Well being helps take the guesswork out of how people can successfully and effectively obtain their well being and efficiency targets, and Gas Items is the proper complement to our providers,” says Dan Cohen, Chief Efficiency Officer of Human Powered Well being. “Working in shut collaboration with our efficiency physiologists and registered dieticians, collectively we now present specifically curated sports activities vitamin that can meet a person’s wants in order that they will proceed to carry out and replenish.”
The partnership stems from Gas Items’ co-founder Courteney Lowe’s 12+ years in skilled girls’s biking, together with competing on what’s now referred to as the Human Powered Well being Girls’s Biking Group from 2012 to 2014. After struggling by a purpose marathon, testing at a Human Powered Well being lab revealed she had been taking additional electrolytes that sabotaged her races, sparking a dialogue between the 2 organizations about the necessity to educate athletes, together with girls athletes, on their distinctive physiological wants in sport.
“The relationships I’ve constructed all through my biking profession have been instrumental in shaping Gas Items’ mission to create actual options for athletes, particularly girls,” stated Lowe. “Optum p/b KBS, now referred to as Human Powered Well being, was the workforce that gave me my first huge alternative to race within the US, and it grew to become a springboard for my profession. Now, years later, it’s extremely particular to accomplice with them once more to ship personalised vitamin that empowers athletes with data and instruments it took me a whole profession to study and implement. It’s a real full-circle second—and I couldn’t be extra proud to mix our shared experience to deal with the distinctive wants of athletes in a means that’s by no means been performed earlier than.”
Gas Items and Human Powered Well being have made it their mission to champion girls at each degree in sport. Gas Items not too long ago introduced the addition of extremely revered Dr. Stacy Sims to its Advisory Board. Sims brings years of expertise to her position at Gas Items as an train physiologist and vitamin scientist. In 2022, Human Powered Well being intensified efforts to put money into its Girls’s Biking Group whereas additionally recurrently supporting the Twin Cities in Movement women-specific occasions and different female-focused sporting teams by schooling, lab testing, and post-test suggestions and assist.
Enduro Bearings Grease
Enduro loves its bearings and builds them to final. A part of their sturdiness is as a result of high quality and sorts of grease they use for any given software.
Enduro’s vary of greases is formulated to incorporate a base oil with a thickening agent. This oil slowly bleeds out of the grease and turns into lubricant for the bearing path. The oil provides an elasto-hydrodynamic lubricating movie (a skinny layer between the 2 rubbing surfaces) to cut back friction and put on.
Greases can even function a second protection from the within; the primary layer of protection is the seal, adopted by the grease. These two layers defend bearings from contaminants and moisture. You probably have seen Rusty within the dunk tank at Sea Otter or Eurobike, you will have seen how rapidly bearings can degrade as a consequence of moisture.
For higher hundreds, akin to pivots and headsets, particular anti-wear components can enhance grease efficiency. Likewise, thickeners and components can assist grease resist displacement by water or salt-water spray from the highway, tail, or stress washers. All of the greases Enduro selects for all their bearings are designated “high-pressure greases.”
Why is grease usually a greater lubrication possibility?
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Grease adheres to bearing surfaces higher than oil, giving the bearing an extended time between service.
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Greases include three parts: components (normally rust inhibitors), a base oil, and a thickener. Enduro selects three greases for particular purposes, and every grease could have a unique base oil viscosity.
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Servicing bearings provides to their lifespan and efficiency as a result of it minimizes friction and prevents put on. Contemporary grease additionally protects towards different identified points, akin to corrosion, moisture, and different contaminants.
Bearing grease delivers a number of advantages to a bearing to maintain them working to their greatest:
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It gives a barrier towards moisture and contaminants
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Non-corrosive, it won’t injury any bearing floor inside or outdoors the bearing.
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It is extremely steady, so it doesn’t break down and require fixed service, which prompts higher bearing sturdiness.
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Relying on the place you reside, it maintains a steady viscosity over a variety of temperatures.
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Good movie power to assist hundreds
What are fill charges? The grease fill is normally known as out as a share (e.g., 30% fill). This quantity is the precise grease quantity in comparison with the free house present in a bearing. Enduro’s bearings run an 80% fill fee.
It’s no secret that correct grease has the biggest impression on bearing life. That’s why Enduro makes use of three several types of grease.
Enduro Efficiency Grease – Mobil XHP 222 (Additional Excessive Stress):
Utilized in ABEC 5 angular contact, ABEC 5 radial bearings, and ABEC 3 bearings. It’s a wonderful, clear rolling grease that’s not simply displaced by energy washing or the weather.
Enduro MAX Grease – Almagard 3752:
Excellent for suspension pivot and headset bearings that rotate only a few levels. This thick ‘additional excessive stress’ grease is utilized by Caterpillar and heavy tools producers for its superior tenacity and shock-absorbing attributes.
Enduro XD15 Velocity Grease – Klüber Isoflex grease:
Ideally fitted to ceramic and chrome steel backside brackets, hub bearings, and jockey wheels. This grease runs higher and smoother over time and is very proof against washout.
Muc-Off: Introducing Our NEW Ridiculously Absorbent Flooring Mat
Introducing the newest addition to your workshop –
Whether or not you’re constructing the dream bike arrange, otherwise you’re simply fed up with mud and spills killing your vibe, this mat helps to maintain your flooring pristine and slip-free.
Engineered to be super-absorbent, sturdy, and straightforward to wash, it’s the primary line of filth defence: Stage-up your flooring sport right now and revel in a cleaner, safer workshop.
However what about spills if you’re working in your bike? We’ve obtained that coated to!
Our Absorbent Bike Mat contains a technical, extremely absorbent prime layer which soaks up any extra protectant sprays or lube that may drip out of your bike after you’ve proven it some love.
Designed to suit virtually all bicycles, the textured, non-slip rubber base layer minimises slippage on easy surfaces, in addition to working to maintain all these contaminants locked up inside the mat, maintaining your flooring as pristine as your bike!
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