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76 JULY 2012
UPTOSPEED
THE LATEST TRIATHLON PRODUCTS TESTED TO THE LIMIT
BRANDNEWKIT
AC tubeless wheels take rim technology to the next
level. Our mountain bikers are successfully riding and
racing tubeless, and now this innovation is available
for our AC road riders. Our tubeless wheels are set up
with a base layer of AC fibre tape covering the spoke
holes and two layers of AC honey coloured tape to
seal the rim. Next, install tubeless ready clincher tyres
and pump liquid sealant into the system through our
proven AC valves. The liquid sealant replaces the
conventional tube. You may ask how our tubeless
system works. Bill Shook designed the rim with a
bead barb running along the edge of the bead shelf.
When installed, the tyre firmly pops into position
over the bead barb. The tyre bead centres and tightly
grips the circumference of the rim creating a sealed
environment to hold the liquid sealant without burping.
The number one reason to run tubeless wheels
is to avoid flat tyres. In the event of a puncture, the
sealant quickly fills and closes small holes in the tyre,
preventing flats caused by glass, metal and other
debris. Pinch flats cannot occur because a tube is
not needed. Our tubeless system is about speed. It
lowers wheel weight at the extreme outer edge of the
rim, resulting in lower rolling resistance and better
performance. In a traditional clincher set up, the tyre
and tube interface moves as the wheel rolls, creating
friction and energy loss. With the AC tubeless set up,
there is no frictional energy loss between the tyre and
tube because the tube is gone. Liquid sealant is lighter
than a tube. You can ride lighter weight tyres with our
tubeless system because you don’t have to use tyres
made with heavy, inflexible puncture layers. Overall,
our tubeless system is lighter and the wheel will spin
up faster with less rider energy output. And the best
part is flat tyres are past history.
WEIGHT: Front 519 gr Rear 660 gr Pair 1179 gr
CAPECYCLES AMERICAN CLASSIC TUBELESS ROAD WHEELSET www.capecycles.co.za
JULY 2012 77
BRAND NEW KIT
For triathletes and road racers seeking superior aero performance, stable handling, and the convenience of
clinchers, there’s no faster all-around wheelset than the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers.
ZIPP808 FIRECREST WHEELS
www.capecycles.co.za
CAPECYCLESCAMELBAK PODIUM CHILL JACKET WATER BOTTLE www.capecycles.co.za
Hydration Capacity: 21 oz. (610 ml)
CamelBak Got Your Bak™ Guarantee: If
we built it, we’ll back it with our lifetime
guarantee. Double-wall construction
keeps water cold twice as long as
regular sport bottles. Innovative, self-
sealing Jet Valve™ eliminates splatters
and spills. Lightweight, easy-squeeze
bottle delivers the right flow to quench
your thirst. 100% BPA-Free TruTaste™
polypropylene with HydroGuard™
lets you taste your water, not your
bottle. Positive lockout for leak proof
transport. Wide-mouth opening is easy
to fill with ice and water and a breeze
to clean. Also keeps warm beverages
warm during cool weather rides.
78 JULY 2012
BRAND NEW KIT
SAUCONYKINVARA 3 www.saucony.com
So much technology, so little shoe. We’ve redesigned
the look of our most popular shoe, but kept the fit,
feel and ride consistent with its predecessor. The
upper now features FlexFilm™, a strong yet pliable
material innovation that adapts to your foot and
provides a lightweight, seamless feel. Inside the
shoe, anatomically-contoured memory foam
heel pods secure a perfect fit. In the midsole,
ProGrid™ technology provides a unique blend of
responsiveness and cushion, and the heel crash pad
has been beveled for an even smoother ride as the
runner transitions through the gait cycle. Finally, after
examining wear patterns on hundreds of test shoes,
the outsole was upgraded through the addition of
placements of carbon rubber for enhanced durability.
Kinvara Men 218g
Kinvara Ladies 190g
The only made to measure triathlon wetsuit in South Africa – www.coralwetsuits.co.za
TAKETHE PLUNGE
Anyone can learn & improve in a matter of
hours with Total Immersion and save valuable energy
for the bike & run.
Total Immersion (TI) is the world’s most respected swim-improvement programme,
famed for teaching a special relationship with
and love the water, while traditional instruction teaches ’survival swimming’.
UPCOMING GROUP WORKSHOPS2-Day Freestyle:
Cape Town7/8 July, 4/5 August,
15/16 September
Midrand14/15 July, 4/5 August,
15/16 September
Port Elizabeth18/19 August
Also private and small group lessons for all abilities, including triathletes
and recreational swimmers.
It’s not just swimming, it’s Total Immersion!
MAKE THE SWIMYOUR BEST EVENT
and recreational swimm
NOW!
INSTRUCTIONALDVDAVAILABLE
SAUCONYRIDE 5 www.saucony.com
A full ounce lighter than its
predecessor, the Ride 5 is the most
responsive version of this shoe to date.
The heel edge is beveled (rounded) for
a smoother transition from heel strike
to mid-foot, and more flex grooves
have been carved into the forefoot
design for better overall flexibility.
Excess materials have been removed
to reduce weight, making the Ride
5 the lightest Ride ever!. Outsole
material is upgraded from traditional
blown rubber to IBR plus, for enhanced
cushioning and durability.
Ride 5 Men 278g
Ride 5 Ladies 244g
80 JULY 2012
BRAND NEW KIT
SLOW-MAGMULTIBIONTA® EXTREME www.slowmag.com
Multibionta® Extreme, the new fizzy
energy booster from Merck, is designed
to give your body the nutrients it needs
to keep you ahead of the race. With
minerals, 100% of the recommended
daily allowance of B vitamins, Guarana
to energise and Ginseng to help boost
energy levels, Multibionta® Extreme will
help keep you on top of your game.
Multibionta® Extreme is available from
Dis-chem for R 99.95 for a pack of 30.
BRAND NEW KIT
BIOGENENERGY PORRIDGE www.biogen.co.za
23bioavailable vitamins,
minerals & electrolytes.
Omega-3 & -6 fatty acids.
High in energy & protein.
High in fibre & reduced GI.
Lactose, wheat & gluten free.
Available in chocolate & vanilla
flavours.
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BRAND NEW KIT
FT3 is our top triathlon bike.
Specific geometries have
been expertly studied for this
extraordinary sports discipline,
in which athletes often have to
confront courses that wind up and
down or have demanding climbs.
Designed by our Pinarello LAB in
collaboration with our athletes,
FT3 is at the very top in terms
of materials and construction
technologies. Torayca® 50HM1K
Carbon to guarantee maximum
racing performance and safety.
Distributed by ASG Sport, call them on 012 751 4130 to find your nearest dealer.
PINARELLO FT3 RRP FROM R90 000 www.asgsport.co.za