Gear Break: Tifosi Vogel SL Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, Colnago V4Rs Tadej, LOOK Electric Road and Gravel Bikes, Fuel Goods Sports Nutrition, Enduro Grease & Muc-Off Absorbent Floor Mat

What you wouldn’t expect is the $39.95 price tag. I’ll repeat that … only $39.95. However, at that price point you don’t get extra lenses (e.g., clear or high contrast) or a hardshell case. But as I said before: “if all you want is a pair of cycling sunglasses that don’t break the bank and are on point with the latest EuroPro fashion trend, the Tifosi Vogel SL is that.”

If there is one “drawback” to the Vogel SL, it’s that it’s a single fixed lens, i.e., not interchangeable. (Take a guess at what SL might stand for?) Not a big deal if you’re just wanting a pair of stylish sport sunglasses to wear for cycling or any other sports/outdoor activities, such as running, walking, golf, or pickleball — primarily for bright sunlight. But since since the lens on the Vogel SL BCA looks more gold-ish to me and the “regular” Vogel SL sunglasses I already have came with a more apparently rose/pink-ish lens (at least to my eye), I wish I could swap the lenses. Not a deal breaker, but would be nice to have the option to make the Vogel SL BCA  as pink as possible. #firstworldproblem

To me, the Vogel SL BCA lens (left) looks more gold-ish vs the regular Vogel SL (right) with rose/pink lens — but that could be a function of lighting (indoor) and viewing angle

And it’s certainly not enough to stop me from showing my support for Breast Cancer Awareness (if you’re like me, you may have a family member or know someone who has been affected by breast cancer — hopefully as a survivor). Plus PEZ readers will know I have an affinity for pink. It’s the color of the Giro, my favorite Grand Tour and IMHO the most beautiful of the Grand Tours. #realmenwearpink

Outdoors in direct bright sunlight, the lens has a more rose/pink hue

Colnago V4Rs Tadej
A special bike for the World Championships in Zurich, with a livery inspired by the successes of Tadej Pogačar

Colnago and Tadej Pogačar are pleased to present a special bike, the limited edition Colnago V4Rs Tadej, that he will use to race the World Championships in Zurich on the 29th of September. The colorful livery is inspired by all the successes collected by the Slovenian so far.

Colnago is pleased to unveil the bike that Tadej Pogačar will use to race the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich on Sunday 29th September, the V4Rs Tadej. The model is the same as that he usually uses to compete with UAE Team Emirates, but this livery is very special, and way more colorful.

The paint-job recalls the creations made by the Pop-Art artistic movement born around the mid-50s in the USA and in the UK – of which Tadej is a huge fan – and is inspired by all the major victories achieved so far by the three-times-Maillaut-Jaune.

85 victories, including 4 Grand Tours and 14 Classics. On the top of the UCI individual ranking since 2021.
These are the astonishing numbers of Tadej Pogačar since his debut in the WorldTour, a rider that loves to distinguish himself in the peloton, wearing the leader jerseys, or attacking solo from afar.

The colors on this bike are a tribute to all the major races Pogačar won:

Yellow, to celebrate three Tour de France GC victories (2020, 2021, 2024)
Pink, as homage to the 2024 Giro d’Italia and the pink jersey he wore for 20 out of 21 stages;
Green, to recall Il Lombardia, the Monument Classic that he conquered in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and for Liège-Bastogne-Liège, which he won twice, in 2021 and 2024;
Heavenly blue, for Paris-Nice, one of the most prestigious one-week races on the calendar, won in 2023;
Blue, the color of Tirreno-Adriatico (victories in 2021-2022) and of the KOM jersey at Giro d’Italia (2024);
White, the color of the best young rider of the Tour de France, a special classification that Tadej Pogačar won for four years, from 2020 to 2023;
Red dots, to celebrate the iconic KOM jersey of the Tour de France, a special classification that Tadej won in 2020 and 2021;
Bronze, for two precious bronze medals: the one at the Olympics in 2021 and the one obtained at the World Championships in Glasgow in 2023;
Purple… because as Tadej stated, you always need something purple in your life. The Slovenian actively participated in the creation of the bike, giving feedback to really personalise his Colnago.

Highly-personalized details
The bike is empowered with several personalizations, some with a purely aesthetic goal, others that also have the benefit of saving weight and increasing stiffness.

Logo e pattern TP
The TP (Tadej Pogačar) logo is visible on the frame, most notably on the horizontal tube and at the intersection with the seat tube. You can also appreciate the TP-pattern on some areas of the bike, such as on the chainstays.

Carbon-Ti crankset, brake discs, thru-axles and screws
These are personalization performance-oriented, achieved thanks to the collaboration with the manufacturer Carbon-Ti. The crankset is a composite structure in aluminium alloy and carbon fiber, with the logos engraved. The discs are the X-rotor steelcarbon 3 Center Lock, the highest level of technology available on the market. The threaded thru-axles are superlight, and come in a gold anodized color with a laser-etched graphic: “Colnago – TP – Carbon-Ti”.

The same graphic can be seen also on the screws of the bottle cage, which are in the same gold anodized color and contribute to the bike’s overall weight-saving.

Enve SES 4.5
The wheels are decorated with the same graphics as the frame.

Sella Prologo Nago R4 Nack Tadej Pogačar 24
The bike is completed by a special Prologo Saddle, the Prologo Nago R4 Nack 147 Tadej Pogačar 24, with yellow accents and the names of some of Tadej’s most important victories emblazoned upon it.

Rear derailleur hanger by Framesandgear
The Framesandgear Colnago Disc Brake Direct Mount Derailleur Hanger for V4RS Blue offers precise shifting, improved stiffness, and a lightweight design.

Configuration and Availability
The Colnago V4Rs Tadej will be made available as a limited edition. From the 26th of September until the 14th of October, you will be able to have it exclusively online, on www.colnago.com. From the 14th of October on, you will be able to find it through stores.

The Colnago V4Rs will be equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Enve 4.5 SES Wheelset, Colnago CC.01 Handlebar at a suggested retail price in Europe of 17,200.00€.

Technical Information

Name: Colnago V4Rs Tadej
Model: V4Rs
Family: Serie V
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
Chainrings: Carbon-Ti special limited edition custom Colnago TP 52-36t
Sprockets: 12-speed, 11-30t
Wheels: ENVE SES 4.5 special limited edition Colnago V4Rs Tadej
Discs: Carbon-Ti X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 – 160mm front / 140mm rear
Tires: Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR X 28mm BK
Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 Nack 147 Tadej Pogacar 24
Handlebar: Colnago CC.01
Thru-axles: Threaded thru-axle front Ø12 L120mm – hex 6 Carbon-Ti Gold TP and Threaded thru-axle rear Ø12 L163mm – hex 6 Carbon-Ti Gold TP
Rear derailleur hanger: Framesandgear Direct Derailleur Mount V4Rs Blue

More info at: www.colnago.com.

LOOK Cycle Announces Next Generation of E-765 Electric Road and Gravel Bikes
Agility, power and autonomy are at the heart of LOOK’s re-designed electric bike range, with all-road and gravel specific configurations powered by Fazua’s latest RIDE 60 drive unit

LOOK Cycle has unveiled the newest iterations of its lightweight carbon electrically assisted bikes: the E-765 Optimum and E-765 Gravel. Crafted to deliver superior performance across diverse riding conditions, the new configurations draw on LOOK’s high-performance DNA and carbon manufacturing expertise to provide exceptional responsiveness, comfort and efficiency.

Combining versatile geometry with advanced carbon technology, the updated E-765 range builds upon the success of the previous E-765 models while offering discrete, elegant and ergonomic integration of the electrical-assistance components. The latest iteration of the E-765 is 1kg lighter, and delivers two times the autonomy from previous iterations, now reaching up to 120 km on a single charge. The updates improve performance and extend battery life.

The brand-new frameset design features LOOK’s 3D Wave concept, where flattened areas on the seat stay encourage the natural flexibility of the carbon, adding comfort and traction benefits to tackle even your longest rides. The versatile frame geometry offers tire clearance up to 45mm and is suspension-ready for up to 60mm travel.

The LOOK E-765 Optimum and E-765 Gravel are powered by the Fazua Ride 60 drive unit, delivering impressive torque, power, and capacity while remaining quiet and lightweight to support an agile ride. The upgraded drive unit offers riders assistance of up to 120 km and 1500m elevation gain, with customizable modes and seamless connectivity for enhanced usability.

LOOK’s meticulous design integrates the Fazua elements perfectly, offering a minimalist appearance that mirrors the geometry and feel of a traditional bike. The latest E-765 range reflects LOOK’s dedication to craftsmanship and attention to detail, providing passionate cyclists with speed, precise handling and comfort whether using electric assistance or not.

Romain Simon, Bike Product Manager at LOOK Cycle, said: “The LOOK E-765 provides an enhanced riding experience designed to be as close as possible to our human-powered bikes. Particularly impressive is the performance of the LOOK E-765 above 25km/h, giving the rider the possibility to take full advantage of the exceptional versatility and capabilities of the Fazua Ride 60 system while the bike’s ability to ride fast on the flat or in a group remains unaffected. With the LOOK E-765, we have designed a riding experience. We’re not trying to hide the motor or battery, but instead have integrated them seamlessly to optimize the bike’s design and ergonomics. The weight, geometry and specifications have been chosen with one aim in mind: to offer cyclists a top-of-the-range product, which is both simple and efficient, providing the power they need to take them further.”

E-765 Gravel Apex key features:

Frame: carbon HM with 3D flex system
Fork: carbon HM E-bike optimized
Crankset : SRAM Apex 1X 42T
Brakes: SRAM Apex
Shifting: SRAM Apex 1X
Rear der: Sram APEX
Cassette : SRAM PG 1231 11-44T
Motor: Fazua Ride 60 motor
Battery: 430Wh fixed battery
Wheels: Fulcrum E-Racing 900
Tires: Hutchinson Touareg 40mm
Tire clearance: 42- 45mm, depending on tread
Seat post: LOOK LS2 carbon 27,2mm
Stem: LOOK LS3
Handlebars : LOOK LS2 Gravel 12° Flare
Saddle: LOOK Shortfit
Complete build price: €6990 EUR / $7690 USD / £6990 GBP

E-765 Optimum Rival ETAP AXS 1x key features:

Weight: 12.9kg (Complete bike in size M)
Frame: carbon HM with 3D flex system
Fork: carbon HM E-bike optimized
Crankset : SRAM Rival1X 44T
Brakes: SRAM Rival Etap
Shifting: SRAM Rival ETAP AXS
Rear der: Sram Rival ETAP AXS
Cassette : SRAM XG 1251 10- 44T 12sp
Motor: Fazua Ride 60 motor
Battery: 430Wh fixed battery
Wheels: LOOK E-R50D carbon 50mm
Tires: Hutchinson Sector 32mm
Tire clearance: 42- 45mm, depending on tread
Seat post: LOOK LS1 carbon 27,2mm
Stem: LOOK LS3
Handlebars: LOOK LS1
Saddle: LOOK Shortfit
Complete build price: €8490 EUR / $9490 USD / £8490 GBP

For more information about LOOK’s products, visit www.lookcycle.com

Fuel Goods and Human Powered Health Partner to Revolutionize Sports Nutrition with Personalized, Direct-to-Athlete Solutions
Health-forward brands team up to increase nutrition access and education to athletes of all levels

Fuel Goods, the inclusive leader in making sports nutrition accessible and approachable for all people, and Human Powered Health (HPH), the premier human performance testing company, proudly announce a strategic partnership aimed at empowering individuals to be proactive about their health and performance. This new collaboration seeks to revolutionize how athletes fuel their lifestyles by blending nutrition, physiology, and technology to create a straightforward and personalized plan.

As an official partner of Human Powered Health, Fuel Goods will empower their physiologists to send personalized fueling plans directly to athletes through its ‘Share Your Fuel’ feature. Based on lab results and performance testing, these tailored plans can be purchased with just a click and easily set up on auto-ship, making it convenient and effortless for athletes to stick to personalized fueling plans.

“At Fuel Goods, we believe that fueling should be straightforward while also being unique to each athlete—a balance that is hard to achieve. By combining Human Powered Health’s cutting-edge lab testing and certified physiologists with our straight-to-your-door nutrition solutions, we’re making it easier than ever to implement and be consistent with your fueling plan,” shares Laura Jorgensen, co-founder and CEO of Fuel Goods.

“Human Powered Health helps take the guesswork out of how individuals can effectively and efficiently achieve their health and performance goals, and Fuel Goods is the perfect complement to our services,” says Dan Cohen, Chief Performance Officer of Human Powered Health. “Working in close collaboration with our performance physiologists and registered dieticians, together we now provide specially curated sports nutrition that will meet an individual’s needs so that they can continue to perform and replenish.”

The partnership stems from Fuel Goods’ co-founder Courteney Lowe’s 12+ years in professional women’s cycling, including competing on what is now known as the Human Powered Health Women’s Cycling Team from 2012 to 2014. After struggling through a goal marathon, testing at a Human Powered Health lab revealed she had been taking extra electrolytes that sabotaged her races, sparking a discussion between the two organizations about the need to educate athletes, including women athletes, on their unique physiological needs in sport.

“The relationships I’ve built throughout my cycling career have been instrumental in shaping Fuel Goods’ mission to create real solutions for athletes, especially women,” said Lowe. “Optum p/b KBS, now known as Human Powered Health, was the team that gave me my first big opportunity to race in the US, and it became a springboard for my career. Now, years later, it’s incredibly special to partner with them again to deliver personalized nutrition that empowers athletes with information and tools it took me an entire career to learn and implement. It’s a true full-circle moment—and I couldn’t be more proud to combine our shared expertise to address the unique needs of athletes in a way that’s never been done before.”

Fuel Goods and Human Powered Health have made it their mission to champion women at every level in sport. Fuel Goods recently announced the addition of highly respected Dr. Stacy Sims to its Advisory Board. Sims brings years of experience to her role at Fuel Goods as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. In 2022, Human Powered Health intensified efforts to invest in its Women’s Cycling Team while also regularly supporting the Twin Cities in Motion women-specific events and other female-focused sporting groups through education, lab testing, and post-test recommendations and support.

More information on Fuel Goods at: fuelgoods.com.

Enduro Bearings Grease

Enduro loves its bearings and builds them to last. Part of their durability is due to the quality and types of grease they use for any given application.

Enduro’s range of greases is formulated to include a base oil with a thickening agent. This oil slowly bleeds out of the grease and becomes lubricant for the bearing path. The oil adds an elasto-hydrodynamic lubricating film (a thin layer between the two rubbing surfaces) to reduce friction and wear.

Greases can also serve as a second defense from the inside; the first layer of defense is the seal, followed by the grease. These two layers protect bearings from contaminants and moisture. If you have seen Rusty in the dunk tank at Sea Otter or Eurobike, you have seen how quickly bearings can degrade due to moisture.

For greater loads, such as pivots and headsets, special anti-wear additives can improve grease performance. Likewise, thickeners and additives can help grease resist displacement by water or salt-water spray from the road, tail, or pressure washers. All the greases Enduro selects for all their bearings are designated “high-pressure greases.”

Why is grease often a better lubrication option?

Grease adheres to bearing surfaces better than oil, giving the bearing a longer time between service.

Greases contain three components: additives (usually rust inhibitors), a base oil, and a thickener. Enduro selects three greases for specific applications, and each grease will have a different base oil viscosity.

Servicing bearings adds to their lifespan and performance because it minimizes friction and prevents wear. Fresh grease also protects against other known issues, such as corrosion, moisture, and other contaminants.

Bearing grease delivers several benefits to a bearing to keep them working to their best:

It provides a barrier against moisture and contaminants

Non-corrosive, it will not damage any bearing surface inside or outside the bearing.

It is very stable, so it doesn’t break down and require constant service, which prompts better bearing durability.

Depending on where you live, it maintains a stable viscosity over a wide range of temperatures.

Good film strength to support loads

What are fill rates? The grease fill is usually called out as a percentage (e.g., 30% fill). This number is the actual grease volume compared to the free space found in a bearing. Enduro’s bearings run an 80% fill rate.

It’s no secret that proper grease has the largest impact on bearing life. That’s why Enduro uses three different types of grease.

Enduro Performance Grease – Mobil XHP 222 (Extra High Pressure):

Used in ABEC 5 angular contact, ABEC 5 radial bearings, and ABEC 3 bearings. It’s an excellent, clean rolling grease that is not easily displaced by power washing or the elements.

Enduro MAX Grease – Almagard 3752:

Perfect for suspension pivot and headset bearings that rotate just a few degrees. This thick ‘extra high pressure’ grease is used by Caterpillar and heavy equipment manufacturers for its superior tenacity and shock-absorbing attributes.

Enduro XD15 Speed Grease – Klüber Isoflex grease:

Ideally suited for ceramic and stainless steel bottom brackets, hub bearings, and jockey wheels. This grease runs better and smoother over time and is highly resistant to washout.

Muc-Off: Introducing Our NEW Ridiculously Absorbent Floor Mat

Introducing the latest addition to your workshop –
Whether you’re building the dream bike set up, or you’re just fed up with mud and spills killing your vibe, this mat helps to keep your floor pristine and slip-free.

Engineered to be super-absorbent, durable, and easy to clean, it’s the first line of filth defence: Level-up your floor game today and enjoy a cleaner, safer workshop.

But what about spills when you’re working on your bike? We’ve got that covered to!

Our Absorbent Bike Mat features a technical, highly absorbent top layer which soaks up any excess protectant sprays or lube that can drip from your bike after you’ve shown it some love.

Designed to fit almost all bicycles, the textured, non-slip rubber base layer minimises slippage on smooth surfaces, as well as working to keep all those contaminants locked up within the mat, keeping your floor as pristine as your bike!

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