Just In - Syntace P6 Carbon post, Vector Carbon bars and Megaforce 2 stem

P6 Carbon HiFlex
The new Syntace P6 Carbon seatpost uses a full carbon tube that is bonded to a 7075 aluminum cold forged 3D alloy head, which has a two-bolt micro adjustment system for the clamp. The carbon tube layup orients its flex longitudinally along the bike frame axis, instead of out towards the sides, for a sturdy yet resilient ride. The innovative adjustment system utilizes a short 30mm upper clamp, and a long 53mm bottom one, allowing for a great deal of saddles rearward positioning, and the lower length supports fragile titanium and carbon rails. The two-bolt's are pivoted and are situated symmetrical, and give infinite micro-adjustability. The post is available in diameters of 34.9mm, 31.6mm, 30.9mm, and 27.2mm and 300mm and 400mm lengths, and an optional 480mm for 34.9mm. It comes in black and retails for $274, and weighs in around 220 grams.

Measured spec (31.6mm x 400mm): 210.8 grams

POC Trabec Race Review

The Swedish based POC gravity sport protection company recently released the trick Trabec mountain bike helmet, which comes in two flavors, the Trabec Race and Trabec. The helmet extends down the back of the neck, and it uses Aramid filaments combined with an In-mold Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) foam liner for maximum protection. The three-piece outer polycarbonate shell has optimized sections that don’t have seams in the most vulnerable areas, and its bonded to the reinforced core, for strength and lightweight. The comfortable and extremely safety engineered Trabec Race helmet, offers extra Aramid reinforcements than the Trabec, and weighs around 380 grams and costs $180.

The major components of a helmet, are the outer shell, the foam liner, the retention system and the padding. The hard shell helps spread the impact over a larger surface (specifically to the liner), accentuates sliding and prevents object penetration. The EPS foam helps prevent or reduce brain injury by managing the energy of an impact through its own compression or destruction. Its main duty is to slow the stopping process so that the head slows down during its inertial of the impact (deceleration), by cushioning and redirection.

Specialized Command Post BlackLite Review

This mechanical adjustable seatpost has three positions, and uses a collet system for locking, a remote cable actuation for release, and air spring for return. The post is an upgrade of last year's Command Post, and includes innovative quick-release remote, three travel options, improved internals and lighter weight. Collectively, the minor improvements and decreased price make it an outstanding seatpost in the highly  competitive adjustable seatpost market.

Command Post BlackLite
The Command Post BlackLite (CP) is a mechanical 3-position locking height-adjustable seatpost, that comes in 75, 100 and 125mm ranges, and has a handlebar mounted remote, and single bolt keyed saddle clamp system. It's available in 30.9mm and 31.6mm diameters, 75, 100 and 125mm travel options, and 330, 380 and 405mm lengths, respectively. The three height settings are the Power position or full extension, Cruiser, which is 35mm below Power, and the Descender, which is the lowest travel position, or 75, 100, 125mm below Power. The CP uses a mechanical collet to lock the stroke in position, and cable lever actuation to release the collet for up and down movement, and air controlled spring for return. The head is bonded into the shaft, and it uses a dual keyway design to keep the lateral twisting at a minimum, and things are protected by triple-lipped wiper with Dual-Lip X-Ring seal. The remote system has a quick-release at the head, and has an inline barrel adjuster for cable tension. The CP weighs 500, 530 and 545 grams, for the increasing travel options.

Contour+ Camera Review

The Contour+ is a small, light and compact video camera, that is easy to use and includes the capability to do GPS Video Mapping. It has an excellent usage factor, combining a mechanical start/stop recording slider, loud and distinct indicator beeps for mode changes, a 270° rotatable lens and uses a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone or mobile device, as a viewfinder for horizontal alignment and to alter camera configurations. The camera records in a vast array of high-definition video resolutions up to 1080p, and has proven itself to take excellent footage with great clarity and realistic colors.

Contour+
The Contour+ is a POV (point of view) high-definition sports CMOS camera with a 5MP sensor and 2.8" aperture, that can record video footage in 1080p, 960p and 720p formats, along with GPS mapping information (speed, location and elevation). It records data onto a MicroSD card (2GB included) up to 32GB in size, and is powered with an internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery that gives around two and half hours of recording time. The cameras Connect View card uses Bluetooth V2.1 to wirelessly converse with iOS and Android based smartphones or mobile devices to align the camera and change settings. It has ports for a mini USB for computer connection and recharging, a mini HDMI for live streaming to a TV or other sources, and an external microphone for higher-quality audio recording. The 270° rotatable lens, is flush mounted, and uses a custom six element glass for additional clarity and decreased aberrations. The small and light camera is mostly made of plastic, and uses a fiberglass lower body, with a protective anodized aluminum barrel surrounding the lens and electronics, and its impact, shock, and water resistant. The camera attaches to an assortment of mounts, including a goggle, profile, flat surface, universal adapter (camera and RAM), flex strap, vented helmet, and handlebar, using their proprietary TRails system.

CamelBak Charge LR

The CamelBak Charge LR is an incredibly comfortable, light and conformable hydration pack, which features their lumbar Antidote reservoir, which is situated at the bottom of the pack. The design places the water lower on hips and back for stability and comfort. The pack becomes part of your back, at least figuratively, as it conforms to the shape and oddities of your body, and it doesn’t bounce around much, especially compared to conventional designs. The Charge LR uses lightweight ripstop fabric, has great organizational pockets, a softly padded back panel and hip belt, and uses their 70 oz (2 L) Antidote Reservoir.

New CLIF SHOT BLOKS Citrus Flavor

New CLIF SHOT BLOKS® Citrus Flavor Now Available Nationwide

EMERYVILLE, Calif., November 1, 2011 – CLIF SHOT BLOKS®, the best-selling energy chew for performance athletes announces a new clean and crisp flavor – Citrus –available now, exclusively in sports retail stores.

Made with 95 percent organic ingredients, CLIF SHOT BLOKS provide an optimum blend of carbohydrates and electrolytes for essential energy and proper muscle function. Shaped like small cubes, CLIF SHOT BLOKS taste great and are easy to chew. Plus they’re simple to handle mid-run or mid-ride with their performance-friendly FASTPAK® packaging that makes one-handed, on-the-go usage a breeze.

New Citrus CLIF SHOT BLOKS adds a refreshing lemon-lime zest to the BLOKS line that’s crafted especially for hard training and races. “Athletes have a heightened sensitivity to taste when they’re training and racing,” said Chris Randall, CLIF SHOT® brand manager. “As with all CLIF SHOT products we made sure that Citrus SHOT BLOKS would taste just right during activity.”