New Products
THE LATEST PRODUCTS TO HIT AUSTRALIAN SHORES, GET YOUR FIRST GLIMPSE HERE AS WE GIVE THE RUNDOWN ON THE LATEST GEAR.
1 NEWSHIMANO MESHOES
Shimano have overhauled their Mountain Enduro (ME) range of shoes, with 4 new models on Australian trails. The updated range boasts features like a lightweight rubber outsole and offset straps, and Michelin rubber on the top models. The ME shoes will suit trail riders looking for durability, comfort and on and off the bike performance. Check out at the whole range at your local Shimano footwear dealer. RRP: From $159 shimano.com.au
2 YA K I M A FOLDCLICK2
The new FoldClick 2 brings convenience, safety and security to a new towball mounted rack. With an inbuilt number plate holder and lights, this rack happily takes two bikes upto a total of 60kg and folds down for compact storage at home, leaving valuable garage space available. There is an optional mini ramp for the wheel beds that makes the Yakima FoldClick 2 perfect for taking your eMTB to the trails! RRP: $849 yakima.com.au
3 PRODROPPER POST
PRO already have the Koryak with 120mm drop and their expanded range has a 70mm external drop model and 150mm drop option, with internal and external routed models. There’s also a 170mm option that is internal only. PRO have also got a new under the bar lever. The 70mm post is only in 27.2mm, while the 120, 150 and 170mm models come in 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters. RRP: Around $399 pro-bikegear.com
4 WHISTLER PERFORMANCE LUBRICANTS
Do you think about what you use to clean, lubricate and service your bike? The team behind Whistler Performance Lubricants do, and they have produced a range of biodegradable and bio-based lubricants and oils for most tasks on your bike. From suspension oil, chain lube, degreaser, bike wash and a fork seal lubricant we have to test - stay tuned for the results in a coming issue. RRP: From $14.95 linksports.com.au
5 RACEFACENEXT R36WHEELS
RaceFace have grown their Next carbon wheel set lineup with the addition of the Next R36, with a 36mm internal rim width, optimised for 2.4-2.8” tyres. The Next R36 is built for Enduro style abuse just like the narrower N31, with an offset spoke hole layout for even spoke tension. RaceFace offer a no-fault Carbon Confidence Guarantee across the whole wheel. So go ahead - press send! RRP: $2758 solasport.com.au