Friday Five-a-side: this week’s best new gear 24/10/14

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=45&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295535 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723" width="556" height="723" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="Once again it's Friday and there's a collection of new road and mountain products to show off. Here's what's arrived at our Australian offices recently" title="1413781526332-bp5tea57g9ub-a00756b" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> Once again it’s Friday and there’s a collection of new road and mountain products to show off. Here’s what’s arrived at our Australian offices recently David Rome / Immediate Media

Once again Friday has rolled around and that means it’s time for the latest edition of Friday Five-a-side.

As usual, we’re rounding up of the most interesting bits and pieces of road cycling and mountain biking gear that have recently landed on the BikeRadar doorstep. This week, it’s brought to you from our Australian office.

New mountain bike gear Ritchey P-650b <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C338 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1200%2C675 4x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C338 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=1200%2C675 4x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1065%2C599 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1420%2C799 4x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=1065%2C599 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=1420%2C799 4x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C456 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1215%2C683 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=810%2C456 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=1215%2C683 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295544 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload" data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349" width="1600" height="900" alt="Ritchey's P-650b offers classic pedigree. We'll be building our steel sample with Ritchey gear and a fork from X-Fusion" title="1413780369248-15t7b5t2oaux2-d519f69"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media With its classic steel lines and long standing history, this frame has made many old-school mountain bikers swoon. This is actually the second version of this frame that Ritchey has made. The company first produced a 650b wheeled mountain bike in 1977, until tyre supplies dried up and forced them to switch to 26on wheels.

While it won’t win any awards for light weight (the 17in frame tips the scales at 2,028g), there’s no denying its classic appeal. The head tube and dropouts are forged-and-machined. The frame is built to take a 100mm suspension fork, so we’ll be building ours up with an X-Fusion number and a handful of gear from Ritchey.

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For 2015, the frames will have a tapered head tube" title="1413780369277-1ez0viole6r7o-6bcb0fd"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media This frame is the 2014 model, for 2015 it will see a few updates, such as a tapered head tube.

AU$1,299 / US$1,100 / £TBC

www.ritcheylogic.com / Kobie Cycling (Australia)

Trek X-Caliber 8 <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295556 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload" data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C348" width="1000" height="562" alt="Trek's X-Caliber 8 looks like a serious starter bike for 2015. Especially with its SRAM 2X10 drivetrain, RockShox XC32 fork and Bontrager tubeless-ready rims" title="1413780369328-29pyiyneahwd-1000-100-2d58cf7"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media The 2014 X-Caliber 7 left us with very positive impressions when we reviewed it last year, and were we pleased to discover that Trek has made some subtle improvements to the X-Caliber lineup for 2015.

The X-Caliber 8 you see here is one model up from the version we previously tested. Its upgraded RockShox XC32 fork, tubeless-ready rims and SRAM 2×10 drivetrain should make it even more trail-worthy.

Trek also now offers the X-Caliber in its Smart Wheel Size solution. The two smallest sizes have 650b (27.5in) wheels and all the others have 29in wheels.

AU$1,199 / US$1,099 / £750

www.trekbikes.com

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the special suspension and geometry adjustment of the higher-end carbon models" title="1413780369312-8chs8b7ndwto-3484e6d"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media Having just reviewed the half-carbon Scott Spark 720 , we now have our hands on the slightly cheaper, alloy framed 740.

This 650b wheeled, 120mm travel bike seeks to blend marathon-racing performance with trail-bike fun. Its shares the same FOX three-mode suspension as the 720, and both rear suspension travel and front fork compression is adjusted by the handlebar mounted TwinLoc lever.

The butted and hydroformed alloy frame also features the same tapered head tube, 142 x 12mm rear axle and adjustable geometry chip as the 720.

The parts are subtly cheaper than those of its carbon sibling, and include Shimano Deore brakes and hubs. Our medium bike weighs 12.38kg (27.24lb).

AU$3,999 / US$3,249 / £TBC

www.scott-sports.com / Sheppard Cycles (Australia)

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Beta tools hail from Italy. The company forges the hex heads from round bar to give a stronger and more durable wrench end. On first use, the tolerances are precise and certainly grab a bolt more securely than most other wrenches in the workshop. Not too surprising, considering Beta is a common sight in both Moto GP and F1 racing pits.

Yes, they are priced at a premium, but we’re eager to find out why many of the world’s best mechanics swear by them – despite often having access to other (free) tools from team sponsors.

Starting from AU$24 / US$26 / £TBC per wrench

www.beta-tools.com / Unipac (Australia)

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data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369320-gxdvehdpzsek-5d40874.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349" width="1600" height="900" alt="The Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex tubeless conversion kit hasn't changed much in the past few years, but the sealant recently got an upgrade to help it seal holes far quicker" title="1413780369320-gxdvehdpzsek-5d40874"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media We reviewed this kit many years ago and while many of the parts have remained the same, Effetto Mariopsa recently updated its Caffelatex sealant formula (the old sealant bottle is pictured). This new sealant contains ‘microscopic silicate particles’ which are said to allow the sealant to move through holes more slowly and fix punctures up to five times faster.

The Caffelatex foams up more than other sealants. Effetto Mariopsa claimes this helps it seal parts of the tyre that other sealants wouldn’t reach.

The kit contains everything you need (except tyres) to convert a non-tubeless wheelset to tubeless. It’s available in two sizes, based on rim width. You can buy the sealant and the other components separately too.

AU$79 / US$TBC / £TBC

www.effettomariposa.eu / Echelon Sports (Australia)

New road bike gear Specialized Grail Short Finger gloves <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C338 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1200%2C675 4x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C338 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1200%2C675 4x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1065%2C599 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1420%2C799 4x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1065%2C599 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1420%2C799 4x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C456 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1215%2C683 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=810%2C456 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1215%2C683 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295587 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload" data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349" width="1600" height="900" alt="Specialized Grail glove - perhaps the most scientifically advanced cycling glove yet (and seriously unassuming)" title="1413780369221-10wgn0xyic78o-40bd10b"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media The new Grail glove is the latest Body Geometry product from the Big Red S. It has been designed by Dr Kyle Bickel .

This unassuming slip-on glove has been scientifically tested to improve circulation, resulting in reduced hand numbness and fatigue. This is achieved through equalising the pressure in soft tissues of the hand.

The rest of the glove offers familiar features such as a breathable mesh top, microwipe surface at the thumb and synthetic leather palm.

www.specialized.com

AU$44 / US$35 / £30

Giro Treble II shoes <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295586 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload" data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C348" width="1000" height="562" alt="The Treble II shoes are Giro's latest entry-level road option, combining looks and features from more expensive models" title="1413780369221-tidh5knsobde-1000-100-17c23db"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media The Treble II is the entry-level model in Giro’s shoes range, and it borrows plenty of design features and style from the brand’s higher-end offerings.

The synthetic upper has three wide velcro straps to give a firm hold on the foot. The injected nylon outsole is compatible with both two- and thre-bolt cleats, so they will work with just about any pedal system. Our size 43 (EU) sample pair weighs 569g.

AU$129 / US$100 / £85

www.giro.com / Sheppard Cycles (Australia)

Scott Addict 20 <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-295540 align size-full image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload" data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C348" width="1000" height="562" alt="The 2015 Scott Addict 20 has a full carbon frame that's claimed to weigh 860g. It also boast a 360g fork and Shimano Ultegra" title="1413780369304-172tgmkbacnh1-1000-100-3805b86"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media The Addict was first introduced in 2007 and set a new benchmark for super light framesets. Eight years on, the Addict remains a competitive option for those seeking an all-round performance bike without an aerodynamic focus.

The wide BB86 pressfit bottom bracket and tapered 1 1/8 to 1 1/4in headtube are accompanied by high-end details such as a 360g full-carbon fork, carbon dropouts and front derailleur braze-on mount.

The frame weighs a claimed 860g, so much of its cost is sitting in its frameset. It’s equipped with Shimano Ultegra and finished with a range of Syncros kit. Our complete 52cm test bike weighed 7.76kg (17.07lb).

AU$3,799 / US$TBC / £TBC

www.scott-sports.com / Sheppard Cycles (Australia)

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data-src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1413780369286-1exwmp9f3pmef-7c0bf37.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C349" width="1600" height="900" alt="The Token 11-speed Cromo cassette will fit on narrower 8-, 9- and 10-speed freehub bodies as well as newer 11-speed wheels" title="1413780369286-1exwmp9f3pmef-7c0bf37"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media This 11-speed cassette offers is designed to fit 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-speed wheels, and offers the ability to use older race wheels on a new drivetrain.

Ten of the cogs are machined from a single piece of steel and then press-fitted to a carbon-fibre carrier, so few expenses have been sparred here.

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Note the near one-piece construction, which is then press-fitted to a carbon carrier" title="1413780369295-1av3jqyttf54l-646975c"> xx: xx David Rome / Immediate Media The 11th cog is offset so it can fit onto a narrower freehub body

Given the Cromo cassette’s price, many will argue that it’s cheaper to upgrade the freehub (if possible) or even the wheels, however its weight is competitive compared to the likes of Shimano Dura-Ace and SRAM RED. While it’s designed to suit Shimano-style freehubs, it should suit SRAM and Campagnolo drivetrain users too. Shift quality and durability will prove to be the deciders for this item.

It also comes in 11-23, 11-25 and 11-28T options. Our 11-28T sample weighs 185g with the included alloy lockring.

AU$349 / US$TBC / £TBC

www.token.com / Kobie Cycling (Australia)

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at a relatively reasonable price" title="1413845118057-h3g1qefn9xv9-e3b82d7"> The fuji transonic 1.3 is a complete shimano dura-ace bike at a relatively reasonable price: Ben Delaney / Immediate Media Launched at the Tour de France this year under Team NetApp, the Transonic is Fuji’s new aero road machine. There are three Transonic frame platforms — the SL, 1 and 2 — each with various builds. This is the 1.3, which comes with complete mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace, including the new Direct Mount brakes.

In construction of the frame, Fuji engineers took many of the lessons they learned in the wind tunnel with their latest time trial bike, the Norcom Straight, and applied them to the road.

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We approve" title="1413845118084-2heqh1qxfmis-e12840b"> Fuji opted for easy of use and service over the slight aero benefit of tucking the rear brake under the chainstays. we approve: Ben Delaney / Immediate Media Wheels, cockpit components and saddle from house-brand Oval keep the price down, without adding much to the heft of the bike. This 56cm test machine is 16.16lb (7.33kg).

AU$5,999 / US$4,699 / £4,299

www.fujibikes.com