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  • The K

    The K

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  • Antigua fabric bands around the arm openings, hem and leg openings provide a close but unrestrictive fit.

    Antigua fabric bands around the arm openings, hem and leg openings provide a close but unrestrictive fit.

    Photo credit © Marty Caivano

  • Multiple fabrics are used to achieve the proper fit and feel.

    Multiple fabrics are used to achieve the proper fit and feel.

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  • Cutouts in the bib section improve breathability.

    Cutouts in the bib section improve breathability.

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  • The Giordana Windfront Short Sleeve base layer adds a little extra protection on cooler mornings.

    The Giordana Windfront Short Sleeve base layer adds a little extra protection on cooler mornings.

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  • The Giordana FR-C Lightweight Jacket lends wind and water protection in a thin and packable shell.

    The Giordana FR-C Lightweight Jacket lends wind and water protection in a thin and packable shell.

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  • Seamless arm and leg warmers use complex knitting for a better fit and less stitching.

    Seamless arm and leg warmers use complex knitting for a better fit and less stitching.

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  • Giordana Formared Mid Cuff socks are knit with specific left/right shaping for a closer fit and less bunching.

    Giordana Formared Mid Cuff socks are knit with specific left/right shaping for a closer fit and less bunching.

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  • Seamless wrist openings are featured on the FR-C Custom glove.

    Seamless wrist openings are featured on the FR-C Custom glove.

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  • Scott's Helium range blends road-style cuts with colors more typically seen on the dirt.

    Scott's Helium range blends road-style cuts with colors more typically seen on the dirt.

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  • The Helium bib shorts include a stretch multi-thickness seamless chamois.

    The Helium bib shorts include a stretch multi-thickness seamless chamois.

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  • We wouldn't have normally put brown, orange, grey and white together but it somehow works well for Scott's Helium kit.

    We wouldn't have normally put brown, orange, grey and white together but it somehow works well for Scott's Helium kit.

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  • Mesh inserts around the underarms are well placed to evacuate excess heat.

    Mesh inserts around the underarms are well placed to evacuate excess heat.

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  • Giordana's FR-C Trade jersey and bib shorts offers a skintight fit and a bevy of advanced fabrics.

    Giordana's FR-C Trade jersey and bib shorts offers a skintight fit and a bevy of advanced fabrics.

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  • The more highly ventilated Scott XC gloves use a meshier back and a more minimal palm with no padding.

    The more highly ventilated Scott XC gloves use a meshier back and a more minimal palm with no padding.

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  • Williams has switched from Zipp to Carbotec for its rims, saying the additional weight is worth the extra durability.

    Williams has switched from Zipp to Carbotec for its rims, saying the additional weight is worth the extra durability.

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  • The beefy main pivot uses a handy quick-release lever to tilt the mechanism up or down.

    The beefy main pivot uses a handy quick-release lever to tilt the mechanism up or down.

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  • A built-in repair stand is handy for trailhead fixes.

    A built-in repair stand is handy for trailhead fixes.

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  • The Nirvana is Lazer's latest off-road helmet.

    The Nirvana is Lazer's latest off-road helmet.

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  • The interior of the Nirvana features X-Static padding and lots of channeling.

    The interior of the Nirvana features X-Static padding and lots of channeling.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The easy-to-operate Rollsys dial up top tightens the retention system around your head.

    The easy-to-operate Rollsys dial up top tightens the retention system around your head.

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  • The front hub flanges and bearings are widely spaced.

    The front hub flanges and bearings are widely spaced.

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  • RAR's Magnum carbon road tubulars feature custom made hubs with 2:1 rear lacing and wide bracing angles.

    RAR's Magnum carbon road tubulars feature custom made hubs with 2:1 rear lacing and wide bracing angles.

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  • The rear hub is made for RAR by Tune.

    The rear hub is made for RAR by Tune.

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  • The RAR Magnum's 66mm-deep carbon rims are made by Reynolds.

    The RAR Magnum's 66mm-deep carbon rims are made by Reynolds.

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  • Williams Cycling's Wheel System 58 delivers a deep-section carbon fiber road tubular for a surprisingly reasonable cost.

    Williams Cycling's Wheel System 58 delivers a deep-section carbon fiber road tubular for a surprisingly reasonable cost.

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  • Upgraded hybrid ceramic bearings are said to last longer than previous versions.

    Upgraded hybrid ceramic bearings are said to last longer than previous versions.

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  • Scott's colorful Freeride gloves feature grippy silicone rubber appliques and a lightly padded palm.

    Scott's colorful Freeride gloves feature grippy silicone rubber appliques and a lightly padded palm.

    Photo credit © Marty Caivano