It's Friday, it's new-gear time – and this week we've got an eclectic mix of of classy, interesting and downright weird cycling kit. May we present: downhill wheels that aren’t designed for downhill, the rear light that only shines when you brake, a handmade roadie cap from Cambridge, a leaf-sprung fat bike fork, some nasal dilators… and loads more.
New mountain bike gear
These new carbon wheels have already seen extensive testing under the Atherton downhill team this season, albeit sporting a Flow label as a cunning disguise. This is particularly intriguing when you consider that they’re not designed for downhill. Our 650b set weighed in at a svelte 1570g including rim tape and they are sold as an all-mountain / enduro wheelset. This makes the fact that they’ve withstood the Athertons’ abuse seem especially impressive (provided they’ve not been supplied a custom carbon lay-up in their wheels).
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The rims, which measure 26.6mm internally, use Stan’s Bead Socket Technology to interface with the tyre. The stubby bead is claimed to increases the volume of the rubber without making it overly square as super-wide rims can. Meanwhile Stan’s RiACT (Radial Impact Absorbing Carbon Technology) system is said to allow the rim to deflect inwards by up to 10mm – helping to absorb trail buzz – yet the brand also claims the rim is three to four times as stiff as any of its alloy offerings.
The Pro version rolls on Stan’s new Neo Ultimate hubs, featuring super-sharp five-degree engagement, joined to the rim via 28 Sapim Custom Force triple-butted spokes. The Team wheels will feature the company’s Neo hubs, with 10-degree engagement and Sapim Race double-butted spokes.
The Bravos will be available in all three wheel sizes and all major axle configurations Including boost 110 and 148mm. It’s also nice to see Stan’s offering a two year warranty and a three year crash replacement scheme too.
New road bike gear
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