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Brooks England B17 Standard Black Steel Saddle Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Saddles and Accessories

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100% Organic Cotton (Vegan) Cover perched on a Vulcanized Rubber Base
Singular, Continuous Woven Carbon Fiber Base
Ultra lightweight 259 grams
Handmade in Italy

The flagship bike seat that Brooks England has been producing for more than 100 years. The durable, vegetable-tanned leather will break in beautifully over the saddle’s lifetime, making it pleasing to the eyes and the seat. Steel rails and metal hardware.

Cane Creek Angleset ZS49-ZS49/30 Kit, Black Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Handlebars, Headsets and Stems

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Head-Tube Length Independent
Bearings Self-Align with Steerer-tube Under Compression
Offset Angle Cups can be Turned 180 Degrees for Slacker or Steeper Adjustments
Cut in Cane Creek’s Fletcher, NC Manufacturing Facility

ANGLESET KIT ZS49/28.6|ZS49/30 1-1/8″ STRAIGHT STEERER FORK

Fox Transfer Seatpost 30.9, Performance Series 150mm Drop, Collar Routing (External), 461mm (Lever Not Included) Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Saddles and Accessories

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REMOTE LEVER AND CABLES NOT INCLUDED
Hydraulic internals for smooth, light actuation
Stealthy black anodized upper post
Collar routing

The FOX Transfer dropper seatpost features a large diameter Piston and Spool Valve which regulates and eliminates seatpost movement while also reducing the force required at the lever. A self-adjusting pressure relief valve helps maintain consistent action and reliability. The systems come in many options. Make your choice between internal or external cable routing, three drop options, and 2 different cockpit set-ups. Enjoy the trouble free set up and make infinite adjustments as needed because the hydraulics are housed in the post itself and cable actuated with the remote. The cable is easily disconnected for adjustments and removal. REMOTE LEVER AND CABLES NOT INCLUDED

RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Dual Position Air 160 Boost Fork – 27.5in – 2017 Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Forks

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Travel: 160 mm
Stanchion Material: Fast Black-coated aluminum
Lower Material: magnesium
Crown Material: aluminum
Wheel Size: 27.5 in

Building off the success of the legendary Pike, the 27. 5in RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Dual Position Air 160 Boost Fork changes the game by checking in stiffer, stronger, and more hair-raising than any of the enduro forks that came before it. If you’re the kind of rider who drops first and thinks about their choice second, the burly stanchions, crown, legs, and Boost axle will give you peace of mind; but even more importantly, they’ll keep you solidly on line even when the line is mostly sketchy high-speed rock drops. The new Lyrik is unsurprisingly plush when the hits get big, but it also eats up small bumps and rugged terrain courtesy of its SKF cartridge seal and Dual Position air spring. This combo also requires less servicing than previous models, and fights off brake dive better than its predecessors, so you can rally hard into corners without worrying about going over the bars if you need to scrub speed. The air spring can be tweaked to fit your day (or segment), and the RCT3 Charger damper also lets you play with tons of different settings so you can tune your ride just the way you like it.

Terry Women’s Butterfly Galactic+ Bike Saddle Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Saddles and Accessories

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DESIGN: Wider cutaway through the nose and mid-section for more flexibility and comfort against soft tissues
COVER/FEATURES: Blue Dura-tek with constellation screenprint in reflective ink; widest cutaway in the Butterfly lineup
SADDLE SIZE: 262mm x 155mm, weight: 260 g / 9.3 oz.
RAILS: Manganese
Made in Italy with satiny blue Dura-tek with constellation screenprint in reflective ink

Designed to take comfort up a notch-and give you a ride that’s out of this world-the limited edition Terry Butterfly Galactic + has a reflective ink constellation screen-printed cover and the widest cutaway we’ve ever engineered into a Butterfly.

SRAM XG-1175 Cassette 10-42 11 speed Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Bike Parts and Components

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Cassette Cogs: 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-42
Drivetrain Speeds: 11
Range: 10-42
Cassette Body Type: SRAM XD 11/12 Speed
Weight: 325 g

FULL PIN™ technology uses ten lightweight, stamped steel cogs and one 42t aluminum cog held together with 123 high-strength stainless steel pins. The result: a cassette that’s light, durable and equipped with SRAM’s super wide 10-42 gear range that’s a perfect fit for any ride. The open design similar to our X-DOME™ cassette aids in mud clearance, giving you cleaner shifting performance and longer component life.

3T Aeronova LTD Carbon Fiber Composite Ultra-Light Racing Bicycle Dropbar Handlebar Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Handlebars, Headsets and Stems

Material: high-modulus carbon fiber
Diameter: 31.6 mm
Drop: 127 mm
Reach: 104 mm
Width: 40 – 44 cm

3T’s Aeronova LTD Handlebar is just about the tippy-top peak of cycling cockpit technology that you can put your hands around today. For some perspective, consider that 3T enjoyed some pretty high-profile exposure at this year’s Tour courtesy of Dennis’ stint in yellow and Teklehaimanot’s longer turn in polka dots, but not even riders of their caliber default to the LTD level. Instead, their machines display the telltale red accents of 3T’s Team kit. Given its rarity — even amongst the most celebrated cyclists on the planet — the Aeronova LTD Handlebar is the HC version of cycling kit: lighter, stiffer, and all-around better even than what much of the peloton rides. As with the Team version ridden by Teklehaimanot during his endless miles off the front in this year’s Tour, the Aeronova LTD’s flats feature a NACA airfoil shape, which does exactly what you’d expect: cut through air and manage laminar flow across its surface to reduce drag and increase efficiency. The flattened, tapered shape also presents a broad, slightly tapered surface to your palms, netting just a bit more comfort while you’re recovering in wheels between turns at the front. The drops also benefit from the involved tinkering of 3T’s engineers with an ergonomic shape that tightens up the reach to the aggressive spot at the front while also improving the platform for sprinting or covering attacks.

SHIMANO Tiagra SL-4600 Rapidfire Road MTB Flat Bar Shifter Set 2x10sp Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Derailleurs and Shifters

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Optical gear display
Font derailleur trim adjustment
Light action shifting
Includes cable and housing
Shimano Reference Number: SL-4600

Shimano’s Tiagra SL-4660 Rapidfire Shifters will have your ride shifting quickly and efficiently. Designed specifically for flat bars with a classic MTB style in mind, the levers have three different actuations that deliver immediate shifting that is smooth and precise. Instant release immediately shifts a single gear, Multi Release allows multiple gear changes using both lever simultaneously, and 2-Way Release on the front shifter can swing forward and backward, allowing for use of both the thumb and index finger to shift. Polished grey, both levers have easy to read shift indicators and include barrel adjusters for fine tuning Note: Works ONLY with 10-speed setups that use Shimano FD-4600, FD-5700, or FD-6700 double front derailleursrnFeaturesIncludes: Two (2) shifting levers w/ shifting cables and barrel adjusters3 actuations: Instant Release, Multi Release, 2-Way ReleaseLow-friction designEasy to read indicatorsBarrel adjusters for fine tuningIntended for use with flat barsSpecsSpeed: 3x10spColor: Polished greyMaterial: AluminumClamp Diameter: 22.2mmShift Lever Actuation: Instant Release, Multi Release, 2-Way ReleaseFront Derailleur Compatibility: Shimano FD-4

Quarq DZero Aluminum Power Meter Crank Arms – BB30 Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Drivetrain Components

Arm Material: aluminum
Arm Length: 165 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Bolt Circle Diameter: [compact] 110 mm, [standard] 130 mm
BB Type: BB30
Bolts: 5

Over the last 10 years, Quarq has been all over the map with technologies, innovations, and compatibilities spread across multiple power meter generations. The new BB30 DZero Aluminum Power Meter Crank Arms span the breadth of these product cycles by combining almost every bit of technology Quarq has developed during that span into the latest generation of power meters, which it’s calling DZero. The only omissions here are the use of alloy instead of SRAM’s Exogram carbon and BB386EVO compatibility, which Quarq reserves for DZero power meters with Exogram carbon crank arms. Of course, the fact that this model features aluminum crank arms brings it more easily within reach of the self-sponsored cyclist–effectively giving power to the people. Those omissions aside, the list of included technologies is an all-inclusive romp through Quarq’s feature menu. Chief among these is the power meter itself, which saw a healthy amount of retooling. Overall, Quarq claims that “150 documented improvements” inform the evolution from the previous models to DZero, but the most important is to the heart of the meter itself: the strain gauges and measurement circuitry. It still incorporates five strain gauges strategically placed throughout the spider in order to measure the Newton meters you’re throwing into the pedals. It’s also still got the same claimed accuracy of +/- 1. 5%, so its numbers are 0. 5% more accurate than most meters, but the new design requires less correction in order to maintain accuracy in drastic temperature changes. Fewer corrections mean the DZero also better rations battery life than Quarq’s previous power meter models, though when the battery does go out, you can still change it without tools or having to ship the whole thing to the manufacturer. DZero’s accuracy is further boosted by the return of Quarq’s 10k dynamic temperature compensation technology, which alleviates the need for constant, mid-race zeroings in variable conditions. Even if it’s just c…

SHIMANO XTR CS-M980 10 Speed Cassette Review

August 28, 2018 Gooze No Comments Drivetrain Components

Trail optimized 10-Speed Cassette from Shimano’s XTR line of components
3-piece spider arm construction is light and rigid
5 largest cogs are made out of titanium for lightweight durability
11-34 cog set includes: 11-13-15-17-19-21-23-26-30-34 tooth cogs
3-year warranty

Product Description

This 10-speed Dyna-Sys cassette combines stiffness with consistently smooth shifting performance and durability in an innovative lightweight package.

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The XTR CS-M980 is a 10-speed Dyna-Sys cassette built for a smooth, efficient, and reliable performance on the trail. Combining stiffness with lightweight durability, the cassette delivers an exceptional shifting performance in an innovative lightweight package, that can handle the rigors up uphill climbs.

About Shimano Engineered Dyna-Sys Drivetrains:
Shimano has been making mountain bike drivetrains for more than three decades, including eight generations of Shimano Deore XT–the original off-road drivetrain, and six generations of its flagship XTR group. Each generation is a reflection of the riding that defines the sport and the technology that defines the era. True to this legacy, Shimano’s next-generation Dyna-Sys drivetrain brings with it the legendary quality, durability and performance Shimano is known for, all packaged to meet the ever-evolving demands of today’s riders.

Dyna-Sys combines features like quick-shifting CloseStep front gear ratios (think: bigger granny, smaller big ring), a wide-range 11- to 36-tooth 10-speed cassette and re-engineered shifters and derailleurs that are less susceptible to trail chatter or contamination. Together, Shimano Systems Engineering unlocks performance and versatility never before seen in a triple–all tied together with the industry’s first mountain-bike-specific 10-speed chain. Riders who would otherwise have to pull the ripcord and battle technical climbs from the trenches of their granny gear range, can now push farther up the trail in their middle ring thanks to the increased range of the 36-tooth low-end rear gear. The granny gear is still there, you’ll just need it less, and the 42-tooth big ring is more useable and easier to get into than ever before, so you’ll use it more. Simply put, XTR Trail is the most efficient mountain bike drivetrain singletrack has ever seen.

About Shimano XTR Trail Components:
After nearly two decades of cross-country race domination, XTR is branching into terrain the UCI would never dare sanction an XC race on. Why? Because trail riders like you have long dreamed of a component group that truly complements how, where, and why you ride. Meet XTR Trail, crafted with all the precision and strength riders have come to expect from XTR, but refocused specifically for the demands of today’s trail riders. The XTR Trail Series features a reconfigured triple-ring crank that delivers trail-tuned gear ratios for optimum, all-day efficiency, while the most powerful XTR brake to date delivers usable, confidence-inspiring performance in even the most sustained descents. Platform SPD pedals provide a stable connection to the machine and wide-profile scandium wheels track confidently through the rough stuff. Bottom line: XTR Trail lets you ride faster with more control over rougher terrain. The best part is that XTR Trail is the yin to XTR Race’s yang, and together mountain biking’s first family of components offers a broad matrix of fully interchangeable options to tune your ride.