76 JULY 2012

UPTOSPEED

THE LATEST TRIATHLON PRODUCTS TESTED TO THE LIMIT

BRANDNEWKIT

AC tubeless wheels take rim technology to the next

level. Our mountain bikers are successfully riding and

racing tubeless, and now this innovation is available

for our AC road riders. Our tubeless wheels are set up

with a base layer of AC fibre tape covering the spoke

holes and two layers of AC honey coloured tape to

seal the rim. Next, install tubeless ready clincher tyres

and pump liquid sealant into the system through our

proven AC valves. The liquid sealant replaces the

conventional tube. You may ask how our tubeless

system works. Bill Shook designed the rim with a

bead barb running along the edge of the bead shelf.

When installed, the tyre firmly pops into position

over the bead barb. The tyre bead centres and tightly

grips the circumference of the rim creating a sealed

environment to hold the liquid sealant without burping.

The number one reason to run tubeless wheels

is to avoid flat tyres. In the event of a puncture, the

sealant quickly fills and closes small holes in the tyre,

preventing flats caused by glass, metal and other

debris. Pinch flats cannot occur because a tube is

not needed. Our tubeless system is about speed. It

lowers wheel weight at the extreme outer edge of the

rim, resulting in lower rolling resistance and better

performance. In a traditional clincher set up, the tyre

and tube interface moves as the wheel rolls, creating

friction and energy loss. With the AC tubeless set up,

there is no frictional energy loss between the tyre and

tube because the tube is gone. Liquid sealant is lighter

than a tube. You can ride lighter weight tyres with our

tubeless system because you don’t have to use tyres

made with heavy, inflexible puncture layers. Overall,

our tubeless system is lighter and the wheel will spin

up faster with less rider energy output. And the best

part is flat tyres are past history.

WEIGHT: Front 519 gr Rear 660 gr Pair 1179 gr

CAPECYCLES AMERICAN CLASSIC TUBELESS ROAD WHEELSET www.capecycles.co.za

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BRAND NEW KIT

For triathletes and road racers seeking superior aero performance, stable handling, and the convenience of

clinchers, there’s no faster all-around wheelset than the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers.

ZIPP808 FIRECREST WHEELS

www.capecycles.co.za

CAPECYCLESCAMELBAK PODIUM CHILL JACKET WATER BOTTLE www.capecycles.co.za

Hydration Capacity: 21 oz. (610 ml)

CamelBak Got Your Bak™ Guarantee: If

we built it, we’ll back it with our lifetime

guarantee. Double-wall construction

keeps water cold twice as long as

regular sport bottles. Innovative, self-

sealing Jet Valve™ eliminates splatters

and spills. Lightweight, easy-squeeze

bottle delivers the right flow to quench

your thirst. 100% BPA-Free TruTaste™

polypropylene with HydroGuard™

lets you taste your water, not your

bottle. Positive lockout for leak proof

transport. Wide-mouth opening is easy

to fill with ice and water and a breeze

to clean. Also keeps warm beverages

warm during cool weather rides.

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BRAND NEW KIT

SAUCONYKINVARA 3 www.saucony.com

So much technology, so little shoe. We’ve redesigned

the look of our most popular shoe, but kept the fit,

feel and ride consistent with its predecessor. The

upper now features FlexFilm™, a strong yet pliable

material innovation that adapts to your foot and

provides a lightweight, seamless feel. Inside the

shoe, anatomically-contoured memory foam

heel pods secure a perfect fit. In the midsole,

ProGrid™ technology provides a unique blend of

responsiveness and cushion, and the heel crash pad

has been beveled for an even smoother ride as the

runner transitions through the gait cycle. Finally, after

examining wear patterns on hundreds of test shoes,

the outsole was upgraded through the addition of

placements of carbon rubber for enhanced durability.

Kinvara Men 218g

Kinvara Ladies 190g

The only made to measure triathlon wetsuit in South Africa – www.coralwetsuits.co.za

TAKETHE PLUNGE

Anyone can learn & improve in a matter of

hours with Total Immersion and save valuable energy

for the bike & run.

Total Immersion (TI) is the world’s most respected swim-improvement programme,

famed for teaching a special relationship with

and love the water, while traditional instruction teaches ’survival swimming’.

UPCOMING GROUP WORKSHOPS2-Day Freestyle:

Cape Town7/8 July, 4/5 August,

15/16 September

Midrand14/15 July, 4/5 August,

15/16 September

Port Elizabeth18/19 August

Also private and small group lessons for all abilities, including triathletes

and recreational swimmers.

georgie@totalimmersionsa.co.zawww.totalimmersionsa.co.za

It’s not just swimming, it’s Total Immersion!

MAKE THE SWIMYOUR BEST EVENT

and recreational swimm

NOW!

INSTRUCTIONALDVDAVAILABLE

SAUCONYRIDE 5 www.saucony.com

A full ounce lighter than its

predecessor, the Ride 5 is the most

responsive version of this shoe to date.

The heel edge is beveled (rounded) for

a smoother transition from heel strike

to mid-foot, and more flex grooves

have been carved into the forefoot

design for better overall flexibility.

Excess materials have been removed

to reduce weight, making the Ride

5 the lightest Ride ever!. Outsole

material is upgraded from traditional

blown rubber to IBR plus, for enhanced

cushioning and durability.

Ride 5 Men 278g

Ride 5 Ladies 244g

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BRAND NEW KIT

SLOW-MAGMULTIBIONTA® EXTREME www.slowmag.com

Multibionta® Extreme, the new fizzy

energy booster from Merck, is designed

to give your body the nutrients it needs

to keep you ahead of the race. With

minerals, 100% of the recommended

daily allowance of B vitamins, Guarana

to energise and Ginseng to help boost

energy levels, Multibionta® Extreme will

help keep you on top of your game.

Multibionta® Extreme is available from

Dis-chem for R 99.95 for a pack of 30.

BRAND NEW KIT

BIOGENENERGY PORRIDGE www.biogen.co.za

23bioavailable vitamins,

minerals & electrolytes.

Omega-3 & -6 fatty acids.

High in energy & protein.

High in fibre & reduced GI.

Lactose, wheat & gluten free.

Available in chocolate & vanilla

flavours.

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BRAND NEW KIT

FT3 is our top triathlon bike.

Specific geometries have

been expertly studied for this

extraordinary sports discipline,

in which athletes often have to

confront courses that wind up and

down or have demanding climbs.

Designed by our Pinarello LAB in

collaboration with our athletes,

FT3 is at the very top in terms

of materials and construction

technologies. Torayca® 50HM1K

Carbon to guarantee maximum

racing performance and safety.

Distributed by ASG Sport, call them on 012 751 4130 to find your nearest dealer.

PINARELLO FT3 RRP FROM R90 000 www.asgsport.co.za