11spd: This week's best new bike gear

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In English, the word Friday is derived from the name of the Norse goddess of wisdom – Frigga. In Latin languages such as French, meanwhile, it stems from the name of the Roman goddess of love, Venus.

Why dwell on these meanings? Because Friday (as we hope you're aware) is the day that 11spd rolls around each week, meaning you get the chance to enjoy the wise words of BikeRadar's international test team as we introduce you to a selection of lustworthy bike goods. This time out we bring you special edition helmets, pro team-designed kit, cool jumpers for the bike-mad and some rather fetching caps. 

So have a read, expand your mind, fall in love with an item or two… and then have a fantastic weekend riding bikes. 

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New road bike gear

Kask Mojito Giro d’Italia edition helmet

La Corsa Rosa is over for another year, but we’re still dreaming of those stunning mountain stages. Recreate your own Mortirolo moment with this new Giro d’Italia edition of Kask’s lightweight Mojito helmet.

It comes in medium or large sizing, in its own personalised box, and is on sale now. If you’d rather go a little bit aero, then there’s also a Protone version available.

Chris Boardman autobiography: Triumphs and Turbulence

Rapha + Herman Miller caps

Katusha Sports clothing

• Superlight SS jersey: €140
• Superlight bib shorts: €190

DMT R1 road shoes

New mountain bike gear

Velo Sister Chain Fox Hoody

Chain Fox Hoody: £44.99

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Troy Lee A1 MIPS Vertigo helmet

In a departure from its usual subdued style and dull colours, Troy Lee has brought out a somewhat brighter offering with the new A1 MIPS helmet. 

Who are we kidding?! The producer of some of the lairyest kit in the mountain biking world has excelled itself here – we can barely look straight on at the new A1 MIPS helmet, it's that bright. Use it as a desk lamp when you're finished riding in it for the day, maybe. 

But the special elements here aren't just on the outside. The A1 now features MIPS – that's multi-directional impact protection system – which is designed to provide additional protection for your brain from the torsional forces your head often encounters in a crash. And the more brain protection the better, we say. After all, you've only got one head. 

Troy Lee claims the A1 MIPS weighs 360g; our sample came in at 395g. 

£159.99  / $215 / AU$TBC

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Stooge Motor Handlebar

Fat bike owners rejoice! The alloy Stooge Motor handlebars have been specially designed for herding your portly steeds. They're 800mm wide, with a 38mm rise and 17 degree backsweep, weigh in a 363g and feature a laser-etched Stooge logo. 

£59.99

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Altum Designs Modual MTS multitool

Race Face Women's DIY Shorts

Olixar universal phone holder

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