{"id":47502,"date":"2023-03-28T01:01:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T23:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=721289"},"modified":"2023-03-28T01:34:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T23:34:11","slug":"nopinz-now-has-an-aero-optimised-skinsuit-for-gravel-racing","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/nopinz-now-has-an-aero-optimised-skinsuit-for-gravel-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nopinz now has an aero-optimised skinsuit for gravel racing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cargo pockets and crash-protection panels aim to enhance the practicality of the brand\u2019s first gravel garment <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Nopinz has released the Pro-1, its first gravel skinsuit.<\/p>\n

The brand says the Pro-1 combines aero performance with the functionality required for gravel riding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The garment costs \u00a3199.99 and comes in light blue, black or green. There are men\u2019s, women\u2019s, standard and tall versions. Sizes run from 2XS right through to 2XL.<\/p>\n

It weighs a claimed 300g in an unspecified size.<\/p>\n

Aero meets gravel<\/h2>\n
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The green colour option is one of few nods to gravel tradition.<\/span><\/figcaption> NoPinz<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Elite gravel racing<\/a> is fast but not quite time-trial <\/a>speed. Therefore, the aero clothing brand says it has designed the tightly fitting sleeves of the Pro-1 to be most aerodynamic at lower speeds.<\/p>\n

Other areas, such as the breathable mesh torso, prioritise ventilation to keep the rider cool, according to Nopinz. This could be valuable in long, hot races such as Unbound Gravel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The aero design has evolved to include storage and crash protection.<\/span><\/figcaption> NoPinz<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Nopinz claims reinforced Dyneema panels on the hip area provide protection in the event of crashes. Meanwhile, the chamois is said to be \u201cgravel-specific\u201d.<\/p>\n

A mesh cargo pocket on the outside of each leg and three large rear pockets enable you to carry and access snacks, such as energy bars<\/a>, on the go, according to the brand.<\/p>\n

Why has Nopinz released a gravel skinsuit?<\/h2>\n
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No safety pins or numbers flapping in the wind.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon Bromley \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The British brand made its name by developing the SpeedPocket<\/a> \u2013 a clear pouch for holding race numbers at the back of a skinsuit without the need for safety pins.<\/p>\n

The SpeedPocket can save a rider eight to nine watts at 50km\/h, according to Nopinz. Its skinsuits are now a fixture at mid-week 10-mile time trials and World Championships alike.<\/p>\n

Explaining the decision to diversify into gravel, Nopinz founder and CEO Blake Pond said: \u201cIt\u2019s clear that the market is calling out for a performance-orientated, gravel-specific skinsuit, at an affordable price point.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Despite costing \u00a3200, the Pro-1 isn\u2019t the priciest skinsuit around.<\/span><\/figcaption> NoPinz<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

To some, close-fitting aero clothing might not be in the spirit of gravel. However, the increasing popularity, speed and professionalisation of the discipline have made aerodynamics more influential.<\/p>\n

After Unbound Gravel banned aero bars for the elite<\/a>, riders may look elsewhere to reduce drag. Our wind tunnel testing of the best-value aero upgrades<\/a> revealed clothing, such as a skinsuit, delivers good bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

The rise of gravel-specific gear was one of our predictions for gravel in 2023<\/a>: another way in which the Pro-1 racing suit is bang-on trend.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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