Retroshift is now Gevenalle
The new name roughly translates to “give all” in Dutch. Having expanded the line past the original Retroshift downtube-shifter-on-a-brake-lever, the makers of Retroshift and the B.U.R.D. have rebranded to Gevenalle, and introduced a hydraulic version of the Retroshift that first put them on the map. www.gevenalle.com
WOHO Flying Fender 2.0
WOHO has released an updated version of their Flying Fender. Version 2.0 is one-size-fits-all, and has a distinctly Gundam Wing inspired design. Like the previous version it’s super lightweight (45 g) and attaches with Velcro. It can be rolled up and stored in a number of ways, and retails for $15. www.wohobike.com
Brooks Cambium C15
Brooks England’s leather saddles have been a classic bike component for a century, with countless people swearing by their well worn, old-school Brooks over more modern materials and construction. Just a couple of seasons ago Brooks introduced their first Cambium saddle made not of leather but of an organic canvas and vulcanized rubber top, providing a waterproof and maintenance-free Brooks. The latest is the narrower and racier C15 Limited Edition, meant for distance riders and people that prefer a lower profile perch. Brooks saddles have never come cheap and the C15 retails for $225, but given that it isn’t rare to find decades old saddles still in service the price can be a bit easier to swallow. www.brooksengland.com
EighthInch Dispatch
As time goes by it’s not getting any easier to find relatively affordable made in the USA framesets. EighthInch worked with Waterford to create this Wisconsin born and bred chromoly track frame—combined with the Tange track fork, the $700 Dispatch is in line with many overseas options. Available in four sizes and black, white or red powdercoat. Provisions for brakes, fenders, and 32 mm tires (28 mm with fenders) make it suited for a daily driver, with geometry that should hold up on the track if you ever see fit to race. And can’t forget two bottle mounts—some of us get thirsty. www.eighthinch.com
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