It's January and that means that the WorldTour descends on Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. The racing itself doesn't get underway until Sunday, and as the riders begin to trickle in as has a boatload of new gear.
WorldTour riders are obligated to wear sponsor gear from 2017 until December 31, even if they've been transferred to a new team, and the Tour Down Under is often the first time we see riders in their new kit.
We've been in the pits with our eyes peeled and cameras ready, and have spotted a few interesting bits of tech.
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Helmets, helmets and more helmets
Dimension Data and Katusha-Alpecin have swapped to Oakley lids for 2018, and Lotto Soudal have changed from Lazer to HJC.
Based in France, HJC has been making motorsports helmets since 1971 and have three cycling lids in their catalogue. The helmet adorned by the Lotto Soudal is yet to appear on the company's website but features similar design elements to the Giro Synthe.
Saddles
Power meters
House brand components
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