Happy August Bank Holiday people! We hope you’re doing something nice and that the weather plays ball. Pretty much all of us Singletrack Staffers are off to various far flung places to ride mountain bikes. Scotland, the Malverns, Northumbria, Whistler, West Yorkshire… it’s all good.
For the first time in far-too-long I [Benji] am off to do a race. An enduro race. The Naughty Northumbrian to be precise. It’s a biggie. Quite a bit bigger biggie than I initially realised to be honest! I haven’t ridden a 100km+ 3000m+ weekend since… er, ever. So that’s nice. The tracks do look amazing, let’s hope I have the stamina to get round it all! Any excuse to get out of fixing the decking.
Before I head off to load up on pop ‘n’ crisps, here is this week’s Fresh Goods Friday…
Magura Vyron Dropper Seatpost
- Price: £499.00
- From: Magura
A no-wires dropper post to rival the RockShox Reverb AXS. This is the third incarnation of a wireless dropper from Magura. The Vyron MDS V.3 dispenses with a rechargeable battery, instead there’s a CR2 lithium battery with a sealed battery cover. The neat remote has a CR2032 battery. General speed of response and the drop/raise have been improved apparently. Waterproof to IP-67 rating (“dust and brief immersion in water”).
ODI Vans v2.1 MTB Lock-on Grips
- Price: £29.99
- From: Freewheel
The latest version of the popular Vans Lock-On grip. An updated design of the classic Vans waffle sole. ODI’s proprietary Soft Compound TPE material. New v2.1 single clamp lock-on. Six colours with special edition etched clamps with similarly iconic checkerboard motif. The gum brown colour is obviously The One To Have.
Vittoria Air-Liner Light Insert
- Price: £49.99
- From: Freewheel
Tyre inserts for less grrr-avity riding. Impressively light (50g) insert for XC and trail riders. Designed for rims from 25mm to 30mm internal widths. “Enhances suspension and with the ability for run-flat riding in the event of a puncture. Air-Liner Light is the lightest and fastest insert for tubeless mtb tyres available in the market. In case of a tyre puncture and consequent air loss, Air-Liner Light expands, offering excellent support to the tyre. The foam is made of open cells which can retain their own air pressure and releases the air held within the foam cells once the tyre starts to lose air. By doing so, Air-Liner Light expands in size and offers increased support to the wheel-tyre system, allowing run-flat riding.”
YT Gravity Cordura Pants Men
- Price: £109.90
- From: YT Industries
Durable Cordura ripstop knee, side, and seat panels. Triple stitched seams. Knee pad friendly shaping. knees. Tapered slim fit with stretch inserts. Two zip pockets on the front. Frikkin’ Laser perforated ventilation. (Not that) hidden zip modest pocket in the left leg. Ratchet-closure system plus Velcro tabs. DWR C6 water-repellent coating. Also available in grey (á la the shorts below…)
YT Trail Cordura Shorts Men
- Price: £79.90
- From: YT Industries
Full Cordura construction. Triple stitched seams. Two zip pockets on the front. Center-back zip pocket for dinky stuff. Ratchet-closure system and Velcro waist adjustment on both sides. DWR C6 water-repellent coating. Also available in black (à la the trousers above!)
Troy Lee Designs Grail Helmet
- Price: £100.00
- From: Saddleback
The all-new Grail MIPS hat from Troy Lee. Troy Lee Designs’ first ever helmet without a visor donchaknow. Designed for XC or gravel riding. Includes the MIPS Rotational Impact brain system along with a light outer shell strengthened by full-wrap, in-mould construction. 5-star Virginia Tech helmet rating. 14 vents. TLD’s Precision fit system, with three height settings. Available in a number of colourways.
Fox Racing Ranger Pants
- Price: £109.99
- From: Fox Racing
“A performance-focused fit influenced by our top-tier mountain bike pants, Ranger Pants add an ultra-light build and strategically placed pockets to carry all of your essential items on the longest and toughest MTB rides. The slim silhouette of these pants and tapered leg mean you’re less likely to get caught up on things as you fly by. The stretch fabric is lightweight and durable.” Stretch fabric. Adjustable waist cinch with snap closure. Two zip pockets.
Altura Ridge Tier Pertex Waterproof Jacket
- Price: £175.00
- From: Altura
20K / 20K waterproof and breathability. Pertex 2.5 Shield fabric. Integrated pit zips. Stretch panels. Helmet compatible, adjustable hood. Articulated sleeves. Zip hand pockets. Internal mesh phone pocket. Adjustable cuffs and hem. Relaxed (mountain bike) fit.
Altura All Roads Fleece
- Price: £90.00
- From: Altura
High-loft fleece upper (in a pleasingly retro design). Softshell main body fabric with a DWR coating. Reflective detailing.
Zip chest pocket. Generous rear zip pocket. (Not that) “relaxed” fit.
Altura All Roads Packable Waterproof Trouser
- Price: £100.00
- From: Altura
Reminiscent of the overtrousers from a few years back but with a few more features to them. 10K / 10K waterproof and breathability. PFC-free DWR coating to repel water. Reflective print in key movement areas. Secure zipped leg pocket.
Off set fly for comfort. Adjustable waist. Tapered leg with elasticated opening. Packs away into its own pocket. Relaxed fit (the main pic has the YT trousers underneath them).
Altura Esker Trail Glove
- Price: £30.00
- From: Altura
Kevlar mix fabric across knuckles. Amara palm. Adjustable cuff. Silicone print on brake fingers. Minimal padding on palm.
Altura Ridge Dirt Bag
- Price: £50
- From: Altura
We don’t know much about this change/kit bag/mat thing. Benji will be taking it to this weekend’s Naughty Northumbrian enduro to give a try. Altura: “Our all new Ridge Dirt Kit bag, a waterproof kit bag which doubles up as a changing mat for after a wet and muddy ride.”
Other Ways to Win by Lee Craigie
- Price: £14.95
- From: The Singletrackworld Shop
Charlie says: “Chris Boardman tells us ‘Lee Craigie is an eloquent wordsmith, an explorer, a different type of athlete and an avid observer of life. But what brings it all together is her ability to tell a story, to draw you in, in a way, that encourages you to see and experience things anew. Lee Craigie makes you feel good about life’. And he is right. Though I have not yet read the book, but I know Lee and can confirm her perspective and happy whilst determined style is rather infectious. The book takes you from her XC racing days through to serious bikepacking trips. This will be £15 very well spent.”
The Beaches of Wales by Alistair Hare
- Price: £19.99
- From: The Singletrackworld Shop
Charlie says: “I wish I had this with me last weekend while exploring Wales. We got lucky and found camping and a nice little sandy cove at Mwnt. The cliffs on each side funnel and swell into the beach making the surf significantly bigger than it should be. Plus, you get sideways waves refracting off the cliffs. It made for a crazy peaky and rather heavy body surfing session. Got tubed. Got nailed. However, the book would have advised us of the seasonal dog ban… which screwed things up for Oscar the dog.
“This book is such an asset to have with 350+ pages, around 500 beaches, solid information, and awesome pictures. The next trip is already being planned with this book and a glass of wine. The next beach adventure is going to be more targeted and less luck.”
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