Gear Break: Nopinz PRO-1 jersey and base layer, new Imaginative and prescient Metro monitor handlebar, the Ekoï Ottimo and Carbon 28 glasses… Now out there! fizik: Go vast to go far with our W-I-D-E shoe vary, new Oltre Race and Dash: Bianchi expands its aero and all-rounder households and uncover Campagnolo informal assortment.
Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey and Base Layer
Chuck Peña PEZ sez: Nopinz might be a model unfamiliar to North American PEZ readers. It’s definitely a model that was beforehand unknown to me. That’s as a result of it’s a UK-based model within the city of Barnstable within the district of Devon — however they do worldwide transport. The genesis of the model was the Pace Pocket — Blake Evans’ concept of enclosing a race quantity in a clear pocket for much less drag as a substitute of pinning on a quantity that may flap within the wind (to not point out placing pinholes within the material of pricey jerseys). From there, it turned about making all issues aero: skinsuits, jerseys, bibs, socks, overshoes, jackets … you title it.
Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey – £89.99
As jersey design/building goes, the PRO-1 Jersey is pretty “easy” and easy:
- Again panel
- Entrance panel that’s two components related by a full-length YKK zipper (the gold customary of zippers)
- Backside panel that’s a wraparound gripper with a silicone sample on the within
- Set-in, uncooked minimize sleeves
- A mock neck collar (curiously not a low-cut/no collar that’s widespread within the professional peloton)
The PRO-1 Jersey design/building is quickly obvious when turned inside out
Three rear pockets (however no safe zipper pocket) with a reflective stripe
The uncooked minimize sleeves have a slim silicone strip on the within for grip
Not solely is it tailor-made for velocity, however the “dimpled” materials is meant to be extra #aero by making a extra turbulent layer that leads to a smaller wake and fewer drag (that is in response to my web-based analysis … I’m not an aerodynamicist)
Match-wise, a dimension XS match me (5’8″, 130 kilos, ectomorph) like a second pores and skin however didn’t really feel prefer it was constricting me. For a jersey that matches extra like a skinsuit, it’s surprisingly snug.
Full zip … test
Nearly a spray-on second pores and skin
Nopinz Base Layer – £24.99
In some ways, a base layer is a base layer is a base layer. That means an open mesh materials that vents/wicks. In that regard the Nopinz Base Layer is so much like most base layers from different producers.
However what makes the Nopinz Base Layer completely different is (a) it’s a black materials (most base layers are white) and (b) it has “contre la montre” (French for “towards the clock”) emblazoned on the entrance. Not that anybody will essentially ever see the latter, however Jacques Anquetil can be proud.
Just like the jersey, dimension XS match me like a second pores and skin.
The open mesh is extra obvious when held as much as mild
Nopinz PRO-1 Socks – £18.49
As an added bonus, PEZ obtained a pair of socks that Nopinz calls “on a regular basis aero socks.” Not like common knit socks, the Nopinz PRO-1 Socks are knit within the foot a part of the sock however the higher a part of the sock is what Nopinz calls a “Pista aero material.” It’s a skinny, semi-stretchy material with dimples therefore extra #aero. Fairly than relying fully on compression to carry the socks up, the within of the highest of the cuff has a skinny silicone gripper.
I put on a US dimension 9 shoe which might be Euro dimension 42 or 43 relying on the producer. Nopinz sizing is dimension S for Euro 41-42 and dimension M for Euro 43-44. I made a decision to go along with dimension S which match me effectively.
Do these socks make my ft look sooner?
My first experience within the Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey and Base Layer was the Sunday Hilton Head Island group experience in 80-something (F) feels 100+ warmth and humidity. Let’s simply say that the Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey isn’t designed for such circumstances, i.e., canine days of summer time climate within the Lowcountry or Babylon on the Potomac. The Nopinz Movement Subzero Highway Race Go well with that has extra extremely breathable, i.e., vented, materials would in all probability be higher suited to sweltering warmth and humidity. That mentioned, the Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey and Base Layer did about in addition to may very well be anticipated below the circumstances.
What the Nopinz PRO-1 jersey is designed for is velocity and the Hilton Head Island group experience is a flat and quick affair. I can’t say for positive that I used to be extra aero, however any lack of velocity on my half was extra me and never the fault of the Nopinz package. As at all times, I did my finest to hold on to wheels till I couldn’t. However at the very least I seemed quick! In case your driving is all about eeking out each final watt, then Nopinz may be the ‘droids you’re on the lookout for.
Possibly not so quick, however hopefully wanting good
New Imaginative and prescient Metro Monitor Handlebar
- The bar can be out there in North America starting in October this yr.
- Extra data on all FSA Imaginative and prescient gear at: www.fullspeedahead.com/.
The Ekoï Ottimo and Carbon 28 Glasses… Now Obtainable!
Ekoï is promoting on the web site two new pairs of glasses acclaimed by 4 skilled groups in the course of the Tour de France 2023.
The EKOI Ottimo glasses received a stage victory due to Michael Woods (Israel-Premier Tech), whereas Victor Lafay (Cofidis) selected the Carbon 28 glasses throughout his success.
Demanding cyclists on the lookout for efficiency can be satisfied by the imaginative and prescient high quality, consolation, help and look of the brand new Ekoï Ottimo and Carbon 28 glasses.
Ekoï Ottimo glasses: An “wonderful” look and imaginative and prescient high quality
Totally different from different glasses of the model, the Ekoï Ottimo declare a glance assumed by the huge alternative of colours: 12 resolutely trendy shades thanks particularly to the glittery end encrusted of their branches, but in addition by the unique form of the lens. Made within the Dalloz workshops, famend for his or her know-how, the HD lens presents optimum high quality of imaginative and prescient to cyclists with the intention to keep away from potential pitfalls and street roughness throughout their coaching or competitors.
Discover out the Ekoï Ottimo on-line
Options :
- Glass (class 3 and PH) in DALLOZ HD made in France polycarbonate: excessive power and optimum imaginative and prescient
- Temples Made in Italy
- Temples outfitted with a fast meeting /disassembly system with out breakage danger
- Adjustable for excellent adaptation to all head sizes and ultra-efficient help
- Made in Italy frames
- Low rim safety on the lens in case of fall
- Excessive central rim for each aesthetic and assure of rigidity
- Weight: 36g
- Colours out there: white revo purple / white mirror / black revo purple / black mirror / white PH purple / black PH purple / blue revo blue / purple revo purple / purple revo purple / gold revo gold / gold PH purple / crystal revo purple
- Value: From 159,99 euros.
Carbon 28 glasses: An Unbelievable Help and Lightness
In all racing circumstances, the Carbon 28 glasses are broadly permitted by Tour riders for his or her help.
In a sport the place each gram is necessary, the Carbon 28 glasses are a marvel. Their carbon composite temples present an distinctive lightness/stiffness ratio. With such glasses, the spectrum of prospects out there to every bike owner is unbelievable, particularly since their enveloping anatomical form just isn’t an phantasm, however a actuality!
Discover out the Ekoï Carbon 28 glasses on the net web site
Options:
Composite body with:
- 50% carbon = power and lightness
- 50% GRILAMID / TR90 = robustness, excessive resistance to deformation.
- 100% Made in Italy
- Lens (class 3) FORSEIGHT with anatomical form completely tailored to all face shapes
- Optical insert attainable on this mannequin
- Weight: 28g
- Colours out there: purple revo / black mirror / blue revo
- Value: 129,99 euros.
fizik: Go Extensive to Go Far with our W-I-D-E Shoe Vary
Profitable Efficiency, Wider Match
Discover the best shoe for vast ft and wherever your legs could lead you.
No two roads are ever precisely alike, and the identical is true of those that experience them. That’s why we provide lots of our main street footwear in each customary and vast variations, offering a extra beneficiant match for people who discover our conventional sizing only a bit too cosy. Uncover expanded efficiency for broad-ranging bike adventures under.
Infinito Carbon 2 Extensive
Our legendary street racing shoe has expanded its profitable efficiency to swimsuit extra riders with Infinito Carbon 2 WIDE: the identical highly effective responsiveness that continues to ship decisive victories, solely redesigned with a broader toe field for a extra beneficiant match. Store Infinito under.
Decos Carbon Extensive
Take pleasure in pure driving pleasure in your wide-ranging street adventures with Decos Carbon WIDE, an up to date tackle our instantaneous basic that mixes pure, minimal design with a greater match for these searching for extra room to roam.
Overcurve R4 Extensive
The right all-around street shoe is now completely suited to riders who discovered the unique only a bit too tight within the toe field. Meet Overcurve R4 WIDE, a balanced, supportive biking shoe that’s at house on day by day coaching rides, weekend adventures, and even lengthier escapes.
New Oltre Race and Dash: Bianchi Expands its Aero and All-Rounder Households
Bianchi completes its devoted racing line with the Oltre Race, a brand new mannequin within the aero household, and updates the Dash – an formidable all-rounder bike impressed by the top-of-the-line Specialissima.
The Oltre household expands its vary with the Oltre Race
Bianchi’s street racing vary has been up to date with two new merchandise. The Oltre Race and the newest model of the Dash are two new base-line fashions within the aero and all-rounder ranges. The 2 fashions have been designed by Bianchi to provide the proper mixture of enjoyable and top-of-the-line impressed efficiency out there to a wider viewers.
OLTRE RACE
The Oltre household expands its vary with the Oltre Race, the most recent addition that offers an ever-expanding variety of customers a style for velocity and aero efficiency.
Impressed by the Oltre RC, the top-of-the-line mannequin utilized by professionals in World Tour racing, the Oltre Race presents a suitably tailored setup to make it accessible to a broader viewers. Aero tube shapes and built-in cable routing declare its racing pedigree.
The bike is obtainable with Shimano 105 Di2 and 105 mechanical groupsets. Customers can go for certainly one of two colors: Celeste and Graphite, each in a matte end.
The Oltre Race presents a suitably tailored setup to make it accessible to a broader viewers
SPRINT
The brand new Dash is the results of meticulous engineering and an aesthetic restyling of the favored mannequin within the all-rounder vary. The light-weight carbon monocoque body is inflexible for ample energy transmission, and now options built-in cable routing and an up to date setup.
Two variations can be found with both a Shimano 105 Di2 or Shimano 105 mechanical groupset. There are two color choices as effectively, each shiny: Celeste and Pearl White with purple/inexperienced iridescent accents.
Dash is an formidable all-rounder bike impressed by the top-of-the-line Specialissima
Uncover Campagnolo Informal Assortment
Treasured supplies, distinctive match and a focus to element make these merchandise the proper resolution for all events. Uncover the Campagnolo informal clothes line.
T-shirt Campagnolo
Quick-sleeved T-shirt in 100% cotton, mild and very best for spring and summer time.
Campagnolo sweatshirt
Comfortable sweatshirt that includes a novel design, very best in your leisure time
Campagnolo cap
Conceived for leisure or very best to be worn on the finish of a motorbike experience, it’s excellent for spring and for cooler summer time evenings.
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