11spd: This week’s best new bike gear New gear from Giant, SRM, Giro, Magura and more Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Russell Eich Published: January 26, 2018 at 12:00 pm 11spd, your weekly digest of what’s new, upcoming and shining brightly at BikeRadar this week BikeRadar / Immediate Media Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp Launch SPD shoes blend street- and flat-pedal-shoe looks with an SPD-compatible sole Russell Eich / Immediate Media Good riddance to the hard plastic soles of the past, Vibram Megagrip soles are off-the-bike-friendly Russell Eich / Immediate Media A one-piece upper and a toe bumper should hopefully fend off the inevitable trail debris Russell Eich / Immediate Media Giro’s HRC+ Merino Wool socks are just the ticket for off-season riding Russell Eich / Immediate Media The fit has a bit of compression, especially around the arch Russell Eich / Immediate Media 17cm-tall cuffs are a nice height and kudos to Giro for a bit of restraint on the logos Russell Eich / Immediate Media Magura’s HC3 disc-brake levers have every adjustment a rider could want Russell Eich / Immediate Media
