Fraunhofer seatpost

Carbon-fibre composite materials or CFRP (carbon-fibre reinforced plastic) have become common on bikes over the last five years, especially on frames. Companies are dabbling in other areas of the bike now, using CFRP largely to improve comfort.

Ftech bibshort

With its entire operation based in Bassano, Italy, the cradle of the world’s best cycling craftsmen, it would appear that Ftech is ideally positioned to take advantage of all that’s around them. Their new product range is being launched through ASG International and is now available to order.  A serious endorsement is the fact the highly successful local pro cycling outfit Team Bonitas (formerly Team Medscheme) uses Ftech apparel. Designed to eliminate pressure areas that restrict blood flow, these bibshorts also have a lightweight elastic with internal silicone gripper to hold the shorts in place. The mesh upper has been designed for maximum ventilation while a reflective strip aids night visibility. Also available with Ftech’s lightweight Carbon Air chamois.

Retail: R1 500
ASG Sport: 0861 783 972
www.asgsport.co.za

GARMIN forerunner 110

It’s said to have a similar battery life to the Forerunner 405 unit (its battery lasted eight hours between charges). The 405 initially wowed us with its touch bezel but ultimately disappointed with its relatively short rechargeable battery life and haphazard bezel performance in the wet. The new Forerunner 310XT solves the battery life issue (20 hours), so why even consider the FR110 with just eight hours of run-time?

Giro Prolight

The Prolight made its debut last summer with Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and several other world class riders. Using rider feedback from the world’s toughest bike race helped Giro put the final touches on their lightest race helmet yet. The Prolight weighs a mere 172 grams for a size medium CE‐certified version and 195 grams for a size medium CPSC‐ certified version.