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MAGICSHINE® ALLTY 1000 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
Posted by Trevor Barrett on
This all in one design bike light with independent DRL (Daytime Running Light) Allty 1000 is a great road & commuter light, as well as a helmet light for a MTB setup. Single CREE XP-L V6 LED produces 1000 verified lumens with 3 steady modes and 2 flash modes. Beam spread is at 21 degrees. Awesome! The Allty 1000’s day time running light is akin to the ones found on automobiles. An independent LED with constant 25lm output of steady visibility for oncoming traffic during road commutes, intended to increase cyclists’ road presence at medium distance without causing discomfort or blindness...
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FACTOR O2 VAM - Rewrite the Rules
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The new benchmark for ultralight performance and the ultimate expression of Factor’s design and manufacturing expertise. VAM (Velocita Ascensionale Media,) is the latest marvel to emerge from the Factor Carbon Lab™. The O2 VAM combines three years of data from our O2 Project with demanding fabrication techniques, redefining what is possible and shattering industry norms. Turning convention on its ear, VAM shines on the unforgiving ramps of Passo dello Stelvio, but owing to its unprecedented stiffness to weight ratio and unparalleled ride quality, is equally suitable for a local century ride. VAM obsessively detailed fabrication technology and selection of materials...
Factor One & BLKTEC Wet Ride with Split downtube (Myth?)
Posted by Trevor Barrett on
Well the wet Auckland days are definitely here and keeping many a cyclist on their edge when descending on some roads, putting on some new rubber and checking the tyre pressures makes it a lot less stressful. Making the right clothing choices is also important and have been wearing my Santic gear all the time and exceeds any of the expensive clothing on the market - Check it out and you will not be disappointed... Right back to the Factor ride, i enjoy my Sunday rides with the NZC (NZ Cyclits group) they have great people and no pressure to...
Santic Cycling Clothing - Quality & Price
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Santic Cycling Clothing - Quality & Price
As cyclists we want the best product for an affordable price. We all know that feeling when you're half way through your ride and those expensive shorts have literally become a pain in the arse!
We now have the option of Santic in NZ and I've been testing these products for over a year (Cycling Shoes, Socks, Cycling Bib shorts, Cycling Jerseys, & Cycling Gloves) and think they're great. I would not try any other brand unless they compare to Santic.
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2019 Cycling Update - Factor One & BLKTEC C1c
Posted by Trevor Barrett on
2019 is here and what an awesome summer we are having in NZ, perfect weather to leave the car at home and ride to work. Watching the traffic jams from the Auckland cycleways makes you smile as you whizz past the chaos and get that much needed workout. Having only done some testing we have got some serious KMs under my belt testing this Factor Bike & WOW WOW WOW Having not ridden for over a few months my first fast ride was like i was already a PRO, the ease at which the pedals just keep on turning (Ceramic...