Wondering how to get more data from your indoor trainer workout? The newly updated Zwift Mobile Companion app gives you more control over your “in game” experience by letting you change trainer mode and resistance on the fly, and even pause your workout. It also displays your current workout block, along with power, heart rate and other data depending on which sensors you have connected. There’s also a dashboard for runners using a treadmill, and post-workout stats are aggregated to show you how you’re doing overall.
Thule UpRide roof-rack bicycle tray now shipping
First spotted at Eurobike, the Thule UpRide grabs only the wheels and tires to hold your bike securely in place without touching the frame. It’s lockable, and gets your bike in and out quickly. Retail is $219.99 per bike, and can fit up to a 5″ tire with their fat bike adapter kit.
Intense offers small parts direct
Need a small replacement bit for your bike? Intense now has a catalog of parts like axles, hangers, cable stops and port covers, bolts, etc., available through their website. No more calling up customer service, just find what you need and add it to the cart.
Castelli weatherproof Nano Flex+ arm & leg warmers
It might not sound like a big deal, but water-repellant warmers are the bees knees. Anytime we feel the need to protect our legs from the cold, there is probably road spray to deal with as well. Castelli has stitched their segment defining waterproof, breathable Nano Flex fabric into warmers for almost seven years now. But this season the lightweight arm, knee & leg warmers have gotten an upgrade.
The new Nano Flex+ warmers get design update for better rider coverage and bit more warmth. The new warmers get a new Nano Light fabric panel in the back to help them bend around knee & elbow while retaining water protection. Leg warmer sell for $70, knees and arms for $50.
8bar URBN backpack
Called the “ultimate friend of any urban commuter” 8bar’s new backpack for the city commuter packs in all of your daily essentials. The weatherproof flap-top bag cinches down the main top loading pocket to keep everything safe inside. A side-access padded laptop sleeve keeps electronics safe, and a couple of easy-access zip pockets keep your smaller items close at hand. The 130€ Urbn adds in reflective detailing, plenty of lashing points, and an external pouch for either a bottle or mini U-lock. Find it at: 8bar-bikes.com.
Rapha updated Pro Team-level light rain vest
Rapha has overhauled their popular Pro Team and Souplesse Lightweight Rain Gilets for improved lightweight wet weather protection. The new light vests feature a feather light, three-layer highly water-resistant shell fabric, a fully waterproof rear pocket and spray flap. And it still stuffs down smaller than ever to take up less than a full jersey pocket, so you won’t leave it at home. Both men’s Pro Team and women’s Souplesse versions are available from Rapha for $190/165€.
Troy Lee Designs D3 Fiberlite full face helmet
Troy Lee Designs has ported the tech features from their D3 Carbon and D3 Composite full face helmets over to to a new, more affordable D3 Fiberlite model. Getting the same removable shaped cheek pads, 20 intake vents, 6 exhaust ports, aerodynamic shaping and other features as the more expensive ones, it comes in at $239 and 1,225g.
Two Wheel Gear convertible bicycle briefcase
Need to get your stuff to and from work easily and neatly? Two Wheel Gear is crowdfunding their convertible bicycle briefcase, which switches from pannier bag to work-appropriate soft-sided bag in no time at all. Internal organization keeps your stuff tidy, and a shoulder strap lets it work as a small messenger bag, too.
