{"id":59843,"date":"2024-02-26T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/daaf95ee-8797-433f-9273-23ca3a0c2205"},"modified":"2024-02-26T19:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T18:59:46","slug":"shimanos-olympic-shoes-a-gatorskin-rival-bikepacking-bottle-cages-and-more-new-tech-highlights-from-the-icebike-show","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/shimanos-olympic-shoes-a-gatorskin-rival-bikepacking-bottle-cages-and-more-new-tech-highlights-from-the-icebike-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano\u2019s Olympic shoes, a Gatorskin rival, bikepacking bottle cages and more new tech highlights from the iceBike show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plus a trackable luggage tag from Knog, new Madison clothing and much more <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n <\/p>

Published: Monday, 26 February 2024 at 17:45 PM<\/p>

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Madison distributes big-name brands such as Shimano, Park Tool and Vittoria in the UK, so the company’s trade show, iceBike, always has lots of interesting tech on display.<\/p>

For 2024, that includes Shimano’s ‘Olympic’ line of S-Phyre shoes ready for this summer’s Olympic Games, as well as a Gatorskin tyre competitor from Vittoria, a travel tag from Knog, new Madison clothing and bikepacking bottles cages.<\/p>

Let’s dive into all that \u2013 and more tech highlights from the show.<\/p>

Olympic S-Phyre shoes on show for the first time\u00a0<\/h2>
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Shimano\u2019s new range of S-Phyre cycling shoes<\/a> was on public display for the first time since they debuted in December.\u00a0<\/p>
The range comprises an upgraded RC903 road shoe, an XC903 mountain bike shoe and an all-new S-Phyre-level triathlon shoe<\/p>
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The S-Phyre RC903PWR is a specialist super-stiff shoe designed to provide the most secure and firm pedalling platform possible, according to Shimano.<\/p>
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The XC903 borrows heavily from the RC903<\/a>, with updated Boa lacing and new perforated uppers to increase ventilation.<\/p>
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The TR903 is the first triathlon shoe to bear the S-Phyre name. <\/p>
The upper Boa dial is ditched in favour of a Velcro strap for speedy tri transitions. They\u2019re slightly less stiff than the road-going RC903, scoring 10\/12 on Shimano\u2019s stiffness scale.\u00a0<\/p>
Vittoria to release Continental Gatorskin competitor<\/h2>
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Madison is teasing the new Vittoria RideArmor ahead of its official launch later this week.<\/p>
The road bike tyre<\/a> is best thought of as Vittoria\u2019s answer to the Continental Gatorskin<\/a>.<\/p>
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The hard-wearing tyre has puncture protection running from bead to bead. The tubeless version pictured uses a 100 TPI nylon casing.\u00a0<\/p>
The tyre is available in four sizes from 700x26mm to 700x32mm. It costs \u00a359.99.\u00a0<\/p>
Vittoria\u2019s Air-Liner Protect insert is oh so wide<\/em><\/h2> $\"Vittoria$
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iceBike was also our first chance to lay eyes on Vittoria\u2019s new Air-Liner Protect mountain bike tyre insert<\/a>.<\/p>
The new T-shaped inserts slot inside the well of the rim, with the \u2018wings\u2019 sitting proud of the rim.<\/p>
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The insert is claimed to improve impact resistance without significantly interfering with the ride quality of the tyre.\u00a0<\/p>
Knog adds AirTag-like luggage tracker to range\u00a0<\/h2>
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Predominantly known for its range of quirky bike lights<\/a>, Australian brand Knog has a new travel tag.<\/p>
The Knog Scout travel tag is similar to an Apple Air Tag<\/a> and can be attached to your luggage, bike bag or even bike to track their location.\u00a0<\/p>
The tag is compatible with the Apple Find My… app, with Android compatibility said to be coming soon.\u00a0<\/p>
Hands-on with the Lazer Z1 Kineticore helmet\u00a0<\/h2>
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The new Kineticore Z1 is Lazer\u2019s new featherweight road bike helmet<\/a>.<\/p>
Lazer has cut the weight of the helmet compared to the outgoing Z1 by, in part, moving to the brand’s multi-rotational impact protection system Kineticore. This is built into the helmet\u2019s body.\u00a0<\/p>
Alongside the claimed reduction in weight, Kineticore is said to help use less plastic in its construction.<\/p>
Unlike Lazer\u2019s other high-end road helmets, which have a large dial on the back for adjustment, the new Z1 has a smaller dial to fine-tune the fit.\u00a0<\/p>
The Z1 helmet is compatible with Lazer\u2019s clip-on aero shell and has a mounting point for Lazer\u2019s LED helmet light on the rear.<\/p>
The helmet costs \u00a3229.99.<\/p>
Madison expands new clothing range into road and gravel\u00a0<\/h2>
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At last year\u2019s iceBike<\/a>, Madison revealed its new line of mountain bike clothing.<\/p>
This year, it revealed new road bike clothing, including the Flux cycling jersey<\/a> and bib shorts<\/a>.<\/p>
The kit emphasises affordability with the jersey costing \u00a340 and the bib shorts costing \u00a380.\u00a0<\/p>
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Affordability appears not to have come at the cost of the quality, however. <\/p>
In the hand, the jersey and bib short fabric feels appealingly thick.\u00a0<\/p>
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Elsewhere, a new gilet<\/a> uses Primaloft fabric for insulation on the front and has pockets on the hips for easy access \u2013 or for stuffing used gel wrappers.\u00a0<\/p>
The kit is part of Madison\u2019s drive to get more people on bikes and in appealing clothing, the company says.<\/p>
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\u201cJust because you can\u2019t buy high-end doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have something nice,\u201d says Liam Curtis, one of Madison\u2019s designers.\u00a0<\/p>
Madison says it is also prioritising sustainability and has instigated a zero-waste policy with its clothing.\u00a0<\/p>
The company is now working with a UK-based repair company to repair the kit.\u00a0<\/p>
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Madison will also send factory defaults to the company, which will then break them down into constituent parts \u2013 such as zips \u2013 to be salvaged as spares.\u00a0<\/p>
Finally, the company is using excess material from unrepairable kit to make accessories such as caps and handlebar bags<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
Park Tool’s BRK-1 tool kit has (almost) everything a travelling mechanic could ever need<\/h2>
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Among a variety of new tools from Park Tool at iceBike<\/a> was this $2,000 tool kit.<\/p>
The BRK-1 tool kit<\/a> offers a \u201ccurated\u201d selection of tools, according to Park Tool, which should have you covered for almost any repair.<\/p>
Park Tool says the kit is aimed at people heading to events and fixing bikes remotely.\u00a0<\/p>
It contains 100 tools and comes in a hard case with wheels.\u00a0<\/p>
Bikepacking-friendly bottle cages from Elite<\/h2>
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Elite had two new bottle cages<\/a> on display, aimed at gravel riding and mountain biking.<\/p>
The Struka can fit bottles from 66mm to 80mm in diameter. It has a Fitgo ratchet dial to hold a bottle tightly in the cage over the type of rough terrain that could send a bidon AWOL.\u00a0<\/p>
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Like some Boa dials, the Fitgo tightens with clicks in one direction and then the tension is released in one go by turning it the other way.\u00a0<\/p>
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The Ambo is a side-loading bottle cage which has a reversible design, meaning you can mount a bottle from the right or left.\u00a0<\/p>
You can also adjust the position of the bottle cage laterally and vertically. <\/p>
Elite says this is ideal for bikepacking<\/a>, where space may be taken up by frame bags.<\/p>
Universal Rx inserts for Madison performance sunnies\u00a0<\/h2>
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Madison\u2019s range of cycling glasses is available with optional prescription (RX) inserts<\/a>. These cost \u00a35 each and are compatible with the brand\u2019s complete range of performance models.\u00a0<\/p>
The inserts are said to use a standard frame shape, which means almost any local optician should be able to create lenses to suit you.\u00a0<\/p>
Madison launches new finishing kit brand<\/h2>
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Amplitude is Madison\u2019s newest house brand, focussed on finishing kit, wheels and, soon, forks.\u00a0<\/p>
Initially specced on Madison\u2019s in-house bike brands, Genesis, Saracen and Ridgeback, the range will also be available to buy aftermarket.<\/p>
The G100 gravel bike wheelset<\/a> stands out, on paper, as a value upgrade option versus basic wheels, with a 26mm wide (internal) tubeless rim, thru-axle and QR end caps, tubeless tape and valves. It’s priced at \u00a3499.98.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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