{"id":51800,"date":"2023-07-14T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T06:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=738534"},"modified":"2023-07-14T11:35:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T09:35:43","slug":"pros-lightest-road-handlebar-fiziks-new-mid-range-shoe-ceramicspeed-ufo-drip-wet-chain-lube-and-dynaplug-tubeless-repair-kit","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/pros-lightest-road-handlebar-fiziks-new-mid-range-shoe-ceramicspeed-ufo-drip-wet-chain-lube-and-dynaplug-tubeless-repair-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO\u2019s lightest road handlebar, Fizik\u2019s new mid-range shoe, CeramicSpeed UFO Drip Wet chain lube and Dynaplug tubeless repair kit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus the week’s best news, reviews and advice <\/p>

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

Published: Friday, 14 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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As reliably as Mathieu van der Poel has led out green jersey-wearer<\/a> Jasper Philipsen to sprint victories, we have covered Tour de France tech trends<\/a> and much more at BikeRadar this week.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Factor officially launched the O2 VAM<\/a>, its latest aero-optimised climbing bike<\/a>. Both the Endura Hummvee Shorts<\/a> and the Kast Utopia Y<\/a> aero helmet scored highly in reviews.<\/p>\n

The Al\u00e9 Strada <\/a>and Castelli Competizion<\/a>e were among the few bib shorts<\/a> to gain the approval of technical writer Oscar Huckle\u2019s discerning bottom.<\/p>\n

Oscar\u2019s Bike of the Week was the Fezzari La Sal Peak<\/a>. The enduro mountain bike<\/a> will be Nick Clark\u2019s long-term review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We also published a guide to enduro racing<\/a>, but the front-page mountain story of the week was the arrival of SRAM GX Eagle Transmission<\/a>. The mountain bike groupset<\/a> makes direct-mount technology more affordable.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re off on a two-wheeled adventure this summer, our bikepacking bags<\/a> guide will explain how to carry your belongings. Brush up on how to treat road rash<\/a> before you go in case you do crash.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to run through the best new gear to appear at the BikeRadar office this week.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Fizik Vento Omna road cycling shoe<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" vento=\"\" omna=\"\" road=\"\" shoe=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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cycling=\"\" shoe=\"\" title=\""DSC00552"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Fizik claims the Vento Omna delivers top-tier features to a lower price bracket.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/fizik-vento-omna\/"\">Fizik Vento Omna<\/a> steps into the place left by the discontinued <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/shoes\/road-bike-shoes\/fizik-r5-tempo-overcurve-road-shoe-review\/"\">R5 Overcurve<\/a> in the brand\u2019s range of <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-cycling-shoes\/"\">road cycling shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fizik says the 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On the brand\u2019s shoe stiffness scale, it\u2019s rated 6\/10 compared to the 10\/10 score of the full-carbon <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/shoes\/road-bike-shoes\/fizik-vento-infinito-carbon-2-shoes-review\/"\">Vento Infinito Carbon 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Launched at the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/cycle-show\/"\">Cycle Show<\/a> in May, the \u00a3169.99\/$169.99 Vento Omna inherits tech from its more expensive counterparts. The single, unidirectional Boa dial trickles down from the Infinto range and the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/shoes\/road-bike-shoes\/fizik-tempo-decos-carbon-review\/"\">Fizik Tempo Decos Carbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Vento Omna\u2019s fit is claimed to be more spacious than the R5 Overcurve. 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CeramicSpeed has rebranded its first UFO product, <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/ceramicspeed-touts-new-worlds-fastest-chain-lube\/"\">UFO Drip Chain Coating<\/a>, as UFO Drip All Conditions.<\/p>\n<p>CeramicSpeed has also launched the UFO Bike Wash, which it claims is environmentally friendly and safe to use on all <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/bike-components\/"\">bike components<\/a>. A 500ml bottle costs $24\/\u20ac22.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-738555\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/DSC00568-77720d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""CeramicSpeed\" ufo=\"\" chain=\"\" lube=\"\" range=\"\" title=\""DSC00568"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> What price for drivetrain efficiency? The 100ml bottles cost $24.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Oscar Huckle<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>All three UFO chain lubes are sold in 100ml bottles (down from 180ml for UFO Drip All Conditions) for $24\/\u20ac22.<\/p>\n<p>Although I don\u2019t <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/how-to-wax-a-chain\/"\">wax my chains<\/a>, I appreciate the low maintenance and smooth running that wax-based chain lubes, such as <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikinventions-squirt-chain-lubricant-review\/"\">Squirt<\/a> and <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/maintenance\/oils-and-lubricants\/chain-lubricant\/smoove-lube-review\/"\">Smoove<\/a>, afford. It\u2019s a different story in the wet, though.<\/p>\n<p>So, I\u2019ll be intrigued to find out whether the UFO Drip Wet Conditions lube stays on longer during grimy winter <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/5-effective-ride-to-work-workouts\/"\">commutes<\/a> and <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/cyclocross-racing\/"\">cyclocross racing<\/a>, as CeramicSpeed claims.<\/p>\n<p>The UFO Drip Indoor might appeal to riders whose <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-smart-trainer\/"\">smart trainer<\/a> sits on a carpet in their\u00a0<a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/tips-for-building-the-ideal-indoor-training-space\/"\">indoor training space<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CeramicSpeed says its indoor-specific chain lube\u00a0will not cause your <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/drivetrains-explained-all-of-the-parts-that-make-your-bike-go\/"\">drivetrain<\/a> to drop flakes of wax.<\/p>\n<ul><li><strong>CeramicSpeed UFO Drip Wet Conditions:<\/strong> $24\/\u20ac22 (100ml)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CeramicSpeed UFO Drip Indoor:<\/strong> $24\/\u20ac22 (100ml)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CeramicSpeed UFO Bike Wash:<\/strong> $24\/\u20ac22 (500ml)<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"CeramicSpeed\" ufo=\"\" drip=\"\" wet=\"\" conditions=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"CeramicSpeed\" ufo=\"\" drip=\"\" indoor=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"CeramicSpeed\" ufo=\"\" bike=\"\" wash=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>PRO Vibe Superlight Handlebar and Superlight Stem<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" vibe=\"\" superlight=\"\" carbon=\"\" handlebar=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\""wp-image-731457\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/05\/Pro-Vibe-SL-bar-stem-first-look-6-of-7-b416627.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\""PRO\" vibe=\"\" superlight=\"\" stem=\"\" title=\""Pro\" sl=\"\" bar=\"\" first=\"\" look=\"\" of=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> PRO says alloy provides ample stiffness at a low weight.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to fit the PRO Vibe Superlight Handlebar and Stem to my <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/horse-for-the-course-the-ultimate-climbing-bike-for-the-three-day-haute-route-davos\/"\">Canyon Ultimate CF SLX<\/a> ahead of the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/opinion\/jack-evans-hill-climb-season\/"\">hill climb season<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the stock Canyon H36 Aerocockpit gives away little in weight. Its flat rather than round shape is probably better suited to the demands of this year\u2019s <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/pro-bike\/2022-hill-climb-bikes\/"\">UK National Hill Climb Championships<\/a> course. 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It\u2019s light for a <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-steel-road-bikes\/"\">steel road bike<\/a>, but the slimline cockpit will partially counteract multiple weight-adding metallic additions, like the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/accessories\/mudguards\/road-bike-mudguards\/accesories-mudguards-road-bike-mudguards-portland-design-works-full-metal-fenders-2\/"\">Portland Designs Works Full Metal Fenders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/sizing-and-fit\/narrow-handlebars\/"\">narrower handlebar<\/a> will also help my windbreak physique into a more <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/best-value-aero-upgrades\/"\">aerodynamic riding position<\/a> on my <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/audax\/"\">audax<\/a> attacker.<\/p>\n<ul><li><strong>PRO Vibe Superlight Handlebar:<\/strong> \u00a3379.99\/$449.99\/\u20ac419.95<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRO Vibe Superlight Stem:<\/strong> \u00a3159.99\/$174.99\/\u20ac159.95<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"PRO\" vibe=\"\" superlight=\"\" handlebar=\"\" carbon=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-container"\" data-position=\""adhoc"\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\""background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\""monetizer__deals"\" data-type=\""price-comparison"\" data-config=\"'{"shopId":"608","market":"gbp_en","template":"flxmmtwnoj","searchKeywords":"PRO\" vibe=\"\" superlight=\"\" stem=\"\" alloy=\"\"\/> <div class=\""monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Dynaplug Racer Pro tubeless repair kit<\/h2>\n<ul class=\""monetizer-in-text-link-list"\"><li data-type=\""in-text"\" class=\""monetizer-in-text-link"\" data-config=\"'{"nameKeywords":\" racer=\"\" pro=\"\" data-text=\""<b>Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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