11spd: This week’s best new bike gear

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Another week, another selection of goodies that have dropped into the BikeRadar HQ. And while the mail person has been leaving these bits and pieces for us, we’ve learnt how to protect ourselves from the sun , ridden a raft of BMC Alpenchallenge bikes, been taught nutrition from some of Liv Cycling’s sponsored riders, and cast an eye over new bikes from Santa Cruz and Juliana .

We also had a sneak preview of some exclusive sunnies made for Peter Sagan , but, fear not fans of the Terminator, we have another Sagan exclusive here — scroll down to see what it is.

15 ways to have the best summer riding ever Eurobike — all the best bits ION Mission Pack 25 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160826 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="ION's Mission Pack 25 looks like the ideal urban hauling pack" title="20180628_165331-1530288509122-1nggenzscj8bg-69662ef" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> ION’s Mission Pack 25 looks like the ideal urban hauling pack Tom Marvin / Immediate Media While not a true trail pack, the Mission Pack 25 is well equipped to survive the urban sprawl.

The main pocket has a drawstring closure under the top flap, and inside there’s a 15in laptop sleeve that’s padded for protection.

There are numerous other zipped pockets to keep everything safely stowed, and the main section is covered in a weather-resistant, hard-wearing ripstop material. The felt top gives it a classy finish, while the well-shaped straps should prove comfortable.

€80 www.ion-products.com Joystick Analogue Bar Tape <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160833 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Grip tape, 2.8mm thick, with a natty finishing tape — we can see this featuring on plenty of crossers and gravel bikes" title="20180628_165825-1530288509136-otywaow2k3e-bc2608e" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Grip tape, 2.8mm thick, with a natty finishing tape — we can see this featuring on plenty of crossers and gravel bikes Tom Marvin / Immediate Media If it’s good enough for Dimension Data, it’s probably good enough for you.

Joystick says its Analogue Bar Tape is designed to mix comfort, lightweight and durability, using ‘the latest in lightweight, vibration-damping materials’, creating an ‘ergnomic interface’ with your bars. All very grand sounding, we feel.

There are loads of colours available, it’s 2.8mm thick and 2.15m long, and comes in a packet with finishing tape and bar plug.

£32 / $40 Buy Joystick Analogue Bar Tape from Westbrook Cycles Continental MTB tyres <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160845 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Continental has updated its mountain bike tyres with new treads" title="20180629_120954-1530288509150-wwyddrhmxqcm-c090b1f" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Continental has updated its mountain bike tyres with new treads Tom Marvin / Immediate Media We’ve a small selection of the new and improved Continental mountain bike tyres to test. These include the Mountain King and Cross King in standard format and the Trail King from the Premium Range.

The Cross King is a fast-rolling summer tread, that looks like it should be ideal on the back of your flat-out feeling trail bike, while the Mountain King may be better suited up front.

The Trail King, in this Premium Range build is still made in Continental’s German factory and has the Black Chilli Compound for better grip while still offering low-rolling resistance.

£60 / $75 (Trail King ProTection Apex) Buy Continental Trail King tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles USE Vyce 35 stem and Boom Carbon 35 bar <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160850 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The Vyce stem uses a grand total of two bolts to keep bar and steerer connected" title="20180629_121758-1530288509160-vxkstx8z3hc6-c4fd3fe" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> The Vyce stem uses a grand total of two bolts to keep bar and steerer connected Tom Marvin / Immediate Media USE (or Ultimate Sport Engineering) is the same team behind the legendary Exposure Lights, so you know its kit is going to be innovative, and likely rather good.

The Vyce stem uses a unique double-wedge clamp design, meaning tightening the two bolts that sit in the middle of the stem simultaneously clamp the bar to the stem, and the stem to the steerer. The 40mm stem comes in at 110g and is made from T6 aluminium.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160856 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="800mm wide — in my opinion, all bars should come this wide as standard" title="20180629_121826-1530288509167-1vi5zq3e898m8-8ede2a4" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> 800mm wide — in my opinion, all bars should come this wide as standard Tom Marvin / Immediate Media The Boom bar is raced by Scot ‘Boom Boom’ Beaumont — one of the world’s foremost 4X racers, and comes with a 7.5-degree upsweep and 5-degree backsweep. At 800mm it comes in at a claimed 220g, so not too heavy, given the strength USE claims it has.

Stem £90 / $170 Bars £135 / $185 <a href="https://link.monetizer101.com/shop-rest/api/track/deeplink/608?sourceUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiggle.co.uk%2Fultimate-use-boom-riser-handlebar%2F%3Flang%3Den%26curr%3DGBP%26dest%3D1%26sku%3D100557213%26kpid%3D100557213%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_term%3D%26utm_campaign%3DUK_PLA_Components%26utm_medium%3Dbase%26utm_content%3Dmckv%7CsLizx9rZ4_dc%7Cmcrid%7C67090789502%7Cmkw%7C%7Cmmt%7C%7Cmrd%7C100557213uk%7Cmslid%7C%7C%26mkwid%3DsLizx9rZ4_dc%26pcrid%3D67090789502%26prd%3D100557213uk%26pgrid%3D17507338502%26ptaid%3Daud-94098342302%3Apla-404898206608"> Buy the USE Boom Carbon Risers from Wiggle Skratch Labs nutrition <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-160859 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Skratch Labs fuel — energy drink, recovery drink, single-serving sachets, gel sweets, energy bars and recovery sachets" title="20180629_122744-1530288509171-g8mgfy18tsfn-1000-100-9ddfeb8" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Skratch Labs fuel — energy drink, recovery drink, single-serving sachets, gel sweets, energy bars and recovery sachets Tom Marvin / Immediate Media Skratch Labs aims to make sports nutrition that isn’t super unhealthy, and we rather like the sound of some of their more savoury-sounding products.

The selection we have in the office includes a ginger and miso energy bar (designed for sports use, or general chewing on through the day), matcha green tea and lemon hydration mix, as well as a coffee-flavoured recovery drink.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160862 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The flavours from Skratch Labs include Matcha Green Tea and Lemon" title="20180629_122926-1530288509176-1saa3idvf6mmz-6a87b20" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> The flavours from Skratch Labs include Matcha Green Tea and Lemon Tom Marvin / Immediate Media I’ve already snaffled a chocolate chip and almond energy bar before hitting the gym, and not only did it taste good, but I didn’t get all shaky after trying to match Josh ‘The Muscle’ Evans (BR’s social media guru) on the squats.

20 serving Sport Hydration Mix £15 / $20 12 Energy Bars £30 / $30 12 serving Sports Recovery Mix £29 / $32.50 Buy a box of Energy Bars from Wiggle American Pro — The True Story of Bike Racing in America <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160868 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="American Pro follows the story of the Astellas Pro Cycling Team through the thick and thin of being a small pro team in the US" title="20180629_123147-1530288509181-1lf01mdxog95w-d4f97d3" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> American Pro follows the story of the Astellas Pro Cycling Team through the thick and thin of being a small pro team in the US Tom Marvin / Immediate Media Forget the glamour of the Grand Tours — if you ever made it as a pro, it’d probably be part of a small, privately run team racing on the US or European domestic circuit.

Life in the lower leagues of bike racing can be tough, with far less support, money and champagne than the ones you’ve actually heard of. The author, Jamie Smith, followed the trials and tribulations of the Astellas Pro Cycling Team as it miraculously rose through the ranks, eventually competing internationally. It’s pretty gritty…

£15.95 / $18.95 www.velopress.com Buy American Pro from Cordee Pletscher Twin ESGE KS12 kickstand <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=960,540&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="960" height="540" class="wp-image-160870 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="They're not sexy, but kickstands are definitely useful" title="pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504" data-source-name="Jack Luke / Immediate Media"> They’re not sexy, but kickstands are definitely useful Jack Luke / Immediate Media Kickstands are not sexy, but goodness gracious are they useful, especially when it comes to storing heavy touring bikes, such as Jack’s stupendously unwieldy tandem .

In the (small) world of kickstands, Swiss brand Pletscher reigns supreme.

This cast alloy twin leg kickstand is formed in such a way that it cleverly clears in a graceful sweep when being folded out.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=960,540&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="960" height="540" class="wp-image-160875 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The internals are well made" title="pletscher-2-1530706480525-5rpushhyn24t-9836fea" data-source-name="Jack Luke / Immediate Media"> The internals are well made Jack Luke / Immediate Media The cammed mechanism that controls this movement is incredibly satisfying to use, to the point where it had to be removed from our desks as someone was bound to lose a finger if we kept fiddling any longer.

Fitting inevitably involves a bit of jiggery-pokery and paint-damage aversion, but faffing about in the workshop is half the fun of owning a tandem anyway.

£32.99 / $44 / €38 / AU$TBC Buy the Pletscher Twin ESGE KS12 kickstand from SJS cycles Cytronex / Cannondale CAAD12 Ultegra <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,899&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,818&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,624&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="899" class="wp-image-160818 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The package of a Cytronex kit and a Cannodale CAAD12 Ultegra will set you back £2,895" title="cytronex_03-1530288509106-1svl8tbknmtmn-3d56c74" data-source-name="Warren Rossiter / Immediate media"> The package of a Cytronex kit and a Cannodale CAAD12 Ultegra will set you back £2,895 Warren Rossiter / Immediate media Now here’s a new one for us — an e-bike that’s not always an e-bike.

Electrically assisted bikes are usually heavy things that require motor and battery to be lugged around all the time. Cytronex’s system allows you to remove the 180Wh battery and motorised front wheel, leaving you with a regular CAAD12 bike (the original wheel is also included).

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,899&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,818&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,624&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="899" class="wp-image-160821 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The engine of the system is a hub motor on the replacement front wheel" title="cytronex_06-1530288509112-1t9w7k63dmqcf-d9eead1" data-source-name="Warren Rossiter / Immediate media"> The engine of the system is a hub motor on the replacement front wheel Warren Rossiter / Immediate media That bike, without motor, came in at 7.6kg when we tested it, and with the kit the whole thing only comes in at 11.4kg — very light for an e-bike!

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,899&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,818&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,624&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="899" class="wp-image-160823 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The battery locks into this custom bottle-cage mount" title="cytronex_08-1530288509117-1px9mq5q9l0x6-208f117" data-source-name="Warren Rossiter / Immediate media"> The battery locks into this custom bottle-cage mount Warren Rossiter / Immediate media With quick fitting and removal, it looks like an easy way to get a bit of extra assistance on your road bike, without being tied to full e-bike ownership. Cytronex will sell you the kit separately too, from £906, or built into a rim of your choice from £995. As per the law, it’s limited to 25kph assistance in the UK and 32kph in the US.

£2,895 Buy the Cytronex / Cannondale CAAD12 Ultegra from Cytronex Compass Babyshoe Pass TC tyre <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,899&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,818&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,624&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="899" class="wp-image-160810 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The Compass Babyshoe Pass TC tyre combines big volume and light weight in a gravel-friendly 650b size" title="comptyre_01-1530288509096-lniw8vlr63m-3edf926" data-source-name="Warren Rossiter / Immediate media"> The Compass Babyshoe Pass TC tyre combines big volume and light weight in a gravel-friendly 650b size Warren Rossiter / Immediate media Compass was doing gravel before gravel was a thing, so it knows a fair bit about it, as shown by these 650b gravel tyres.

The Babyshoe Pass is found in the Cascade Mountains, where at 1330m/4350ft it runs between Mount St Helens and Mount Adams. This long gravel-road climb is a ‘back door’ link between Seattle and Portland.

The tyres are a claimed 42mm wide. On our Reynolds Assault ATR 650 wheelset (we have both the 700 and 650 versions in right now), with their 23.3mm internal diameter, they measure up a little wider at 42.7mm and tip the scales at 399g (light for such a wide tyre), though there is an extra-light casing options for weight weenies.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1600,899&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,818&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,624&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1600" height="899" class="wp-image-160814 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Our 42mm-sized tyres measure up 42.7mm when mounted onto Reynolds ATR carbon rims" title="comptyre_03-1530288509101-k1xlkpmyt6tj-301f2f6" data-source-name="Warren Rossiter / Immediate media"> Our 42mm-sized tyres measure up 42.7mm when mounted onto Reynolds ATR carbon rims Warren Rossiter / Immediate media The textured slick rolling surface is gummy soft to the touch, which should make it rapid on the road, while the volume should provide a decent bit of cushioning on the rough stuff.

£56 / $64 Standard casing £70 / $82 Extra Light casing Buy the Compass Babyshoe Pass TC Tyre from Sven Cycles Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy 27.5 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160800 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The Stumpy has been remodelled for 2018, and we're already fans" title="20180629_162158-1530288509083-6hvjp6hy7k8b-b487813" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> The Stumpy has been remodelled for 2018, and we’re already fans Tom Marvin / Immediate Media The Stumpy is arguably one of the hottest new bikes to arrive in 2018, and while the top-spec S-Works versions, with all the bells and whistles might get the majority of the attention, we like the look of this entry-level model, that comes in at £2,500.

The alloy frame gets the asymmetric shock brace and 150mm of travel that it shares with the carbon and 29in versions. Up front there’s a Fox Rhythm 34 fork with matching travel figures — it’s a fork we’re fond of, as despite coming in at the bottom of the Fox line-up, it feels great on the trail.

At the back there’s a Fox DPS Performance shock to keep the rear wheel doing what it should.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160807 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Asymmetry is so very 2018" title="20180629_162307-1530288509090-un55nv51602l-02b918f" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Asymmetry is so very 2018 Tom Marvin / Immediate Media Specialized has fitted 2.6in rubber to the bike, which raises the outer diameter of the wheels, as well as increasing comfort and grip — their Butcher/Purgatory combo hints at the bike’s aggressive potential.

£2,500 / $3,000 Buy the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy 27.5 from CycleStore Hansgrohe Peter Sagan Edition shower head <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=4032,2268&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="4032" height="2268" class="wp-image-160836 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Do you know how difficult it is to photograph a mirrored surface without looking weird?" title="20180628_170751-1530288509141-1sytnek5gh3d3-417e6f3" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Do you know how difficult it is to photograph a mirrored surface without looking weird? Tom Marvin / Immediate Media If you ever wondered what Hansgrohe does, it makes taps and shower heads. And this rather flashy item is the latter in the guise of the Peter Sagan Edition – look closely and you’ll see his name on the back of the highly polished head.

This particular model has three jet modes, selectable by an inset button on the shaft of the head, toggling between ‘RainAir’ (14l/min @ 3bar), Rain (14l/min @ 3bar) and WhirlAir (13l/min @ 3bar), which suggests a nice twisting jet effect.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,562&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,179&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="562" class="wp-image-160841 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Peter Sagan's signature edition shower head" title="20180628_170819-1530288509145-1vzf5u6mh7uka-1000-100-5d1db7a" data-source-name="Tom Marvin / Immediate Media"> Peter Sagan’s signature edition shower head Tom Marvin / Immediate Media Its specs are also interesting to the avid shower-head fan (hey, we all get dirty) — the head has a diameter of 120mm, the shaft has a thread-to-centre-of-head measurement of 160mm, while the centre of the button is 125mm from the far end of the head. Finally, the head angle is 18 degrees from that of the shaft.

Price TBC www.hansgrohe.co.uk