Sea Otter 2019 – SQlab, Bontrager, Ryder, TOGS, and K-EDGE

by Brian Mullin on April 29, 2019

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SQlab

411 Performance Innerbarends

I’ve been a massive fan of the 411 Innerbarends or ‘Inwards mounted bar ends’ and found them to be wicked cool and highly functional, and the hand and arm relief they provide are greatly appreciated. They’re now going to making a tricked out and sculpted carbon fiber version. The carbon fiber 411 Performance Innerbarends offer a sculpted and dished shape with a split clamp design to make installation a breeze. They’re supposed to be about half the weight of the standard 411 bar ends.

For further information refer to sq-lab.com and sqlab-usa.com

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SQ-Short ONE10

The SQlab mesh liner shorts are for an upright sitting position or for all who don’t like skintight Lycra shorts, making them ideal for gravel, touring, and mountain biking. True to the motto: No Lycra, No Strava, No Problem.  The SQlab Short ONE10 is a pair of underpants which has been optimized for this use. The heart of the ONE10 is the pad SQ-Pad 10, which is a maximum 8 mm thin and still tight. The pad consists of a dense and at the same time extremely breathable foam, which is equipped with a thin layer of a TPE gel on the underside. This serves for the optimal absorption of the shearing forces arising during the pedaling movement.

For the highest degree of breathability, the SQlab underpants with a special Lycra, which provides an optimal degree of ventilation. The Flatlock Stitching helps effectively to avoid unpleasant pressure points. Also, the elastic cuffs at the leg end ensure a secure hold without cutting in.

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Bontrager Wavecel Helmet

Their new helmet designs utilize a new technology that Bontrager is licensing called Wavecel. It’s a 15mm thick grid of layered can cellular polyester that can crumple, flex, and glide on impact to reducing forces to the head. It is still combined with a standard retention and strap system, is covered with a thinner layer of EPS foam along with a polycarbonate shell.

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WaveCel is a collapsible cellular material that’s supposedly incredibly effective at preventing concussions caused by common cycling accidents. It works by going through a three-step change in the material structure on impact to absorb energy before it reaches your head.

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Ryder

Nutcracker

This is a pretty nifty little tool with plenty of functionality built into it, including a stem valve nut remover (plier-like), a valve core remover, a valve core storage, and a disc rotor spreader.

  • Patent Multiple tubeless wheel nut remover
  • PV Valve storage compartment
  • Valve remover tool
  • Reinforced stainless disc spreader

For further information refer to rydercycling.co.za

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Slyder Co2 Storage System

The Slyder is an innovative storage system that attaches to your water bottle mounts. It includes two slide-on holders that can carry C02 cartridge or their Slug Plug tire repair tool.  You can use both holders or only one, depending on your requirements. When inflating a tire C02 cartridge, the holder acts as a protective freezer burn sleeve.

  • Two design options: Carry two C02 cartridges or carry a C02 cartridge and a Ryder Slug Plug
  • Patented sliding system allows for quick release and secure fit
  • Will enable you to pre-attach an adaptor to your C02 cartridge
  • Protective sleeve protects fingers from CO2 cartridge freeze burn
  • Multiple mounting options: mount to the frame, seat post or bottle cage

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TOGS

Road Togs provide superior control and comfort in the drops. They support the thumb, eliminating inward wrist roll and slippage. Stable, comfortable and efficient.

For further information refer to togs.com.

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K-EDGE

K-EDGE turned ten years old recently with a celebration at Sea Otter and Win at Paris Roubaix. It was ten years ago that the K-EDGE brand was born following a request for chain catchers for Paris Roubaix from the pro teams. Happy BDay K-EDGE. They were showing off their brand new IHS Mount which stands for Integrated Handlebar System, and it works by bolting onto a dual-hole system which makes it play nicely with non-round handlebars. The CNC machined aluminum IHS features a center pivot point design, so you can alter it to get the exact viewing angle you want. Like all of the computer mounts, its adaptable to all the major GPS players on the market. Plus you can add a GoPro camera to the bottom

For further information refer to k-edge.com.

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