Product News
The Pryme Good Day gloves are lightweight cycling gloves with a humorous twist. Features include a gusseted, terrycloth thumb, and synthetic leather reinforced palms with happy face grippers on the finger tips. The back of the glove is stretch knit mesh with screen printed graphics. They retail for $24. www.bikethreads.com
Fyxation just released a traditionally shaped BMX-style platform pedal priced at an economical $20 per pair. The Gates plastic bodied pedals accept most foot strap retention systems out there, and are available in the same colors as most Fyxation stuff—black, white, green, orange and pink. As expected on a pedal at this price point, they are spec’d with a chromoly spindle and easily rebuildable loose ball bearings. www.fyxation.com
The new Milwaukee Bicycles steel road frame is made in the USA by Waterford Precision Cycles. Built with True Temper Verus tubing, it’s designed for use as a geared road or cyclocross bike (up to a 700×32c tire). Frames start at just over $600. www.milwaukeebicycle.com
The all aluminum Blackburn Air Tower HP head is presta specific with no levers to break off, a bleed valve and a small nub for your finger for easy one handed operation. Just push it on, pull it off—be gentle and don’t rip the valve stem off. Available for about $15, it’ll fit most floor pump hoses on the market if my collection of busted ones in the basement is any sign. www.blackburndesign.com
As you know, DZR makes SPD-compatible cycling shoes that don’t look like cycling specific shoes. In fact, they’ve got a unique flair that makes them look like ultra high-end designer kicks. And in a way, they are. The Jetlag (women’s—$85) and Concubine (men’s—$100) are the latest additions to the DZR lineup. They’re touted as, “The first and only SPD compatible slip on. The ultimate companion for the lazy cyclist.” www.dzrshoes.com
By nature, trolls are surly. But when a Surly becomes a Troll, look out! The Troll is a 26” wheel 4130 steel mountain bike frameset with rack and fender mounts. Build it as a commuter, a utility bike or a mountain bike—fixed, geared or singlespeed, you decide. The frame and fork retail for $495. www.surlybikes.com
The Mission Workshop Orion waterproof jacket couldn’t have come at a better time. Not only was it snowing, it’s still the time of year when freezing cold rain is possible. Made from Schoeller fabric, it’s got a host of features like taped seams, zippered pockets and a detachable hood.
www.missionworkshop.com
Torker has introduced the Interurban, an inexpensive 16-speed, steel-framed road bike. According to Torker’s marketing manager, “They’re in stock and starting to move out of here—several dealers have bought size runs—both campus and commuting shops. The lure of a road bike under $600 is the catch.” www.torkerusa.com
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