Issue 1 March 2013

EDITION 01 MARCH 2013

FRESH PRODUCE

LAZER HAS ARRIVED The new range of Lazer helmets have landed in an array of colours and sizes

HANDBUILT WHEELS New in-house ENVE wheel building facility comes online

CORE BIKE 2013

Our second year at the UK’s largest cycle trade show

NEW BONT SHOES First look at the three new shoes released by Bont

INSIDE THE OFFICE

Each month incycle will share the inner workings of Saddleback’s brand building activities, news, events and business developments.

Allowing you to gain an in-depth feel for the brands we represent and meet our passionate team. Issue one is best served with a brew and our biscuit of the month, the dark chocolate digestive!

COREBIKE SHOW 2013 Highlights of our second year at the UK’s biggest cycle industry show With our second successful CoreBike behind us, we’d like to say how great it was to catch up with everyone that visited Whittlebury Hall this year.

Saddleback’s additional floor space for 2013 allowed the presentation of many more brands over 2012, including newcomers Lazer helmets, Sportique and Raceware. Twelve of our suppliers in total attended,

providing in-depth technical knowledge across all brands.

We were very pleased to secure the loan of Steve Peats ENVE equipped World Cup bike for display and the man himself on Tuesday… Thanks Steve!

Also on show was Felt athlete John Degenkolb’s five times stage winning Vuelta bike. Save the date for Saddleback’s House Show: September 10/11/12th 2013.

Warehouse team unloading the first Lazer delivery

NEW

PRODUCTS Lazer helmets have landed!

The Wasp, stands for ‘Watt Saving Performance’

CORE IN NUMBERS Details of our visit to the Core bike show in numbers!

478 416 5 26 9 2

people visited our rooms cups of coffee

bucking bronco riders

members of staff

including 12 suppliers

hours to setup

hours to pack down

OFFICE QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“On mountain bikes, stem length should not be longer than the fork travel!”

ROSS GRIMMET SERVICE COORDINATOR

NEW STAFF

SADDLEBACK’S 2013 CATALOGUE HAVE YOU GOT YOURS YET?

MINNAAR MACHINE Industry first, the patented Aeroshell®.

Lazer instore POP support programme

LAZER HAS ARRIVED Over 90 years of pioneering helmet technology is here

Lazer, the world’s oldest operating helmet company, is built on over 90 years of pioneering helmet design and technology. Lazer has teamed up with some of the greatest champions from Axel Merckx, Virenque, Martinez to Boonen. Continuing today with LottoBelisol, Brian Lopes, Farnesse Vini and Pete Jacobs, who are important product testers. As the helmet category in the UK has historically been dominated by three US brands it was vitally important Saddleback partnered with a brand that had the technology, vision and World Tour association to break this stranglehold. With Lazer’s already established dominance in other English speaking markets, and Saddleback’s proven sales and marketing approach to brand building, we are confident Lazer will soon make up a good share of performance helmets sold in the UK.

World Champion rolling Enve Last year one of the longest serving downhill racers won the World Champs, his name?

Greg Minnarr. As a member of the Santa Cruz Syndicate he was running Enve wheels, bars and seat post as all members of the Syndicate do.

Peaty and Bryceland are the other members running Enve, with Peaty boasting that the same pair of race wheels were used for the whole season! As downhill racers the Syndicate are constantly pushing the boundaries of speed and durability, which has led them to use Enve products for many seasons and for many to come.

DEALER DEMO EXPERIENCE Recognising the importance of staff product training and experience, Saddleback are pleased to announce the launch of our dealer demo program. A dedicated Felt demo fleet is ready to roll, all packaged in to a custom trailer.

Book a visit to your store by dropping us an email at: marketing@sadleback.co.uk

Get to know the new memebrs of the Team and what makes them tick.

Lord Charles Coleman Customer Service South East Has been in the cycling industry for 6 years, 3 of them as a fully qualified mechanic. He’s dabbled with bicycle racing across all disciplines, currently he’s 1st cat roadie and West of England Cyclocross Series Champion.

Nick Cox Senior Graphic Designer After working on MBUK for 2 years Nick has joined us with his crayons in hand. Mountain Biker until he dies, all he seeks is the fun of the next trail.

He enjoys the challenge of racing but at home discovering new places to ride... and crash.

STAFF CHOICES

This month Scot Easter shares with us his pick of the bunch.

FELT F65X Disc brakes have been a real game changer for CX bikes, the days of dodgy cantis are over. I’ve put almost 2,000 miles on the F65X now, it has raced in the world’s toughest Cyclocross race, been on epic off-road adventures and used as the perfect winter bike on the UK’s not so smooth roads, the perfect all-rounder.

NEW

PRODUCTS

ZERO PLUS RRP £275

Bont dish up three new models VAYPOR PLUS RRP £249

TOP FIVE

Service Coordinator, Ross Grimmett shares his top five riding destinations 1 Queenstown Blessed with amazing trails and just as importantly, like minded people that makes being a mountain biker over there a pleasure.

2 Vancouver island Beautiful natural trails, and ace man made stuff, with lots of coast line views, amazing scenery, passionate locals to share their trails with too.

3 Isle of Skye Type “Quiraing” into Google images for the reason why!

Seven Staines The home of UK trail centre blasting – ‘nuf said!

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Southern California Bone dry....everyday!

Techy trails that I grew up reading about.

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A cheeky 6th choice...

The French Alps Staggering scenery, chairlifts, endless natural trails and more built runs than you can ride

RIOT RRP £99.99

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER Totally new design, new materials and new manufacturing techniques Bont have introduced their most affordable shoe ever for 2013, the all-new Riot. The Riot benefits from Bont’s scientific biomechanical approach, gaining support and fit features common with their flagship shoes at an accessible price point. The Vaypor+ and Zero+ are not just the old models with a new dual-dial system, each have received a total ground-up redesign. Unidirectional carbon sole and Durolite upper reduce weight while improving anatomics and pressure distribution; a new insole and arch support angle have been also developed.

WAREHOUSE EXPANSION 2013 has seen the introduction of several new brands here at Saddleback, which is really exciting but it comes with one slight complication… where’s it all going to go? The answer, the warehouse has been expanded to double its floor space, able to fit upto 39 extra pallets. Access to a huge variety of sizes and colours of the all the products we distribute, makes sure that every order can be met. The guys in the warehouse have been busy, no nook and cranny remains empty.

STAFF CHOICES

MEET THE SADDLEBACK TEAM

STORE FOCUS This month Scot Easter shares with us his pick of the bunch.

GABBA LONG SLEEVE WS JERSEY Simply put, the Gabba is the most versatile piece of clothing I’ve ever owned. It’s been in constant use for the last 18 months now and never lets me down. Used with a light base-layer on wet summer days, or worn over a thermal layer its perfect for sub-zero winter epics in the wind snow and rain.

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Recently Bad Ass Bikes spruced up their shop interior with the help of the marketing team and their crayons. If you are interested in taking your shop to the next level please contact the Marketing Team here at Saddleback to find out what we can do for you.

JUSTIN HOY Saddleback’s chief cake and coffee consumer Who is Justin Hoy? Laid-back Father of two boys Charlie and Hugo married to Claire, Elite road racing cyclist who has a fast finish when its flat.

Where does he live?

Lindford, Hampshire Whats your job title?

Senior Account Manager South East

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What do you do?

Account Manage South East stores and help acquire new brands to Saddleback.

How long have you been at Saddleback?

Just over 7 years Worst job you ever had?

I packed apples one winter.

Best place to ride?

Hampshire Lanes are fantastic but Gran Canaria has some great roads and always sunny.

Favourite Bike product?

Castelli Free Aero shorts they are simply perfect.

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PRO SUCCESS Check out what the Pro Athlete’s, using our brands, are doing.

1 Andrei Greipel - Stage winner at Tour of Mediaterean 2 Sarah Hammer - Gold at Worlds 3 Marcel Kittel - Stage winner at Tour of Oman 4 Pete Jacobs - Winner at Kona

What makes you angry?

Unnecessary hassle What makes you happy?

Seeing my kids happy and winning bike races.

What’s the first thing you do in the morning?

Drain the pipes What’s the last thing you do at night?

Drain the pipes Favourite saying?

60% of the time it works every time..

What are you listening to at the moment?

Pearl Jam

PRO QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Video about the stage yesterday.

Does Ivan Drago really look like me?!?!”

MARCEL KITTEL TEAM ARGOS

AT H L E T E

How would you like to be remembered?

A genuine nice person and Chipper King who won over 1000 races yet had a family and full time job.

HANDBUILT

NEW gEar shootout tough but arMless

New in-house ENVE wheel building facility comes online ridden and r ated

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With the strong demand for ENVE wheels continually outstripping supply we have invested in new facilities to increase availability. The newly constructed in-house wheel building department has just come online, immediately boosting capacity and allowing greater stock holding of key built wheel lines. Aran Large, our master wheel builder heads up the team, bringing many years of experience. Aran’s exacting standards ensure every wheel is built to the highest quality.

MEDIA REVIEWS The latest reviews from the media world

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Gore Xenon 2.0 Windstopper £99.99

Mavic Hc vest £80

sportful ultraliGHt £86

stretch Windstopper panels combine with active shell fabric to create a close-fitting, breathable gilet. a tall collar, zip baffle, reflective flashes and a single zipped rear pocket doubling as a stuff sack are great features, and the Xenon easily fits in a jersey pocket.

the longer than average hC Vest uses tech dry st, a relatively thick, soft-touch waterproof fabric that insulates well. the high collar with asymmetric zip is comfortable, and a mesh back prevents overheating. Plenty of reflective strips and pockets, though packability suffers.

Feathery light but feature-filled, with a Windstopper front, shoulders and spine combined with stretchy poly-mesh that prevents heat build-up and bunching. a double layer forms three rear pockets. the high collar’s stretch insert helps the superb fit, and it’s easily pocketable.

★★★★★

★★★★★

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www.gorebikewear.co.uk

• LAZER OASIZ Singletrack 79 February 2013

www.c3products.com

www.mavic.com

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in The Frame The bike’s dropouts are 1 attached to the bag’s integral aluminium frame using a pair of tough skewers

• LAZER O2 Cycling Plus 271 February 2013

a loT oF FronT inside information

The AeroComfort 2 is 2 wider at the front – so you don’t even need to undo the stem or turn the bar around. Very neat

• BONT A3 • CASTELLI COMPATTO RAIN VEST • ARUNDEL GECKO GRIP • SCICON AEROCOMFORT Cycling Plus 272 March 2013

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wheel PoCkeTs There’s an internal 3 padded wheel pocket either side to protect your precious hoops

castelli coMpatto rain vest £110

• CASTELLI ESPRESSO DUE JACKET Cyclist 004 February 2013 • CASTELLI MORTIROLO DUE JACKET • ENVE 6.7 CLINCHER Triathlete Europe 346 February 2013 • CASTELLI DILUVIO SHOECOVER 16 Triathlon Plus 50 February 2013

Arundel Grip dHBGecko WindslaM

£31.99

£15 › All-weather grippy stuff What’s in it?

Gecko Grip is made from a ventilated polyurethane outer sandwiching a layer of eVA foam. it feels rubbery to the touch, and at its deepest (2mm) the core is denser than the prologo. the adhesive-backed tape comes in two 2.2m rolls, with end plugs shifter strips and finishing strips.

than cork. But with each roll 2.2m long there’s enough for any bar. its flexibility and tapered edges also make it easy to get a smooth fit.

proloGoScicon one AerocoMfort touch tApe 2.0capo tSA pursuit Wind

★★★★★

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www.saddleback.co.uk

www.wiggle.co.uk

touchy feel the Gecko’s moulded surface has a wavy pattern with square indentations providing most of the grip, its rubbery surface shedding water well and providing plenty of grip whatever the weather. the firmer core doesn’t feel as cushioned as the prologo but is an improvement over cork tape.

it’s a Wrap the Gecko is less stretchy than the prologo and much less stretchy

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What’s in it? adhesive backing is more secure yourtobike prologo calls its material too –ravelling but you with do need takeon a a plane, options are essentially ‘polygrip’, but it’s essentially a littleyour more care when fitting. an ultrabudget cardboard bike box from your polyurethane outer sandwiching a bike shop, a cheap bag, or an foam core. included are two 2.3m fit local to Wear hardcase. rolls, end plugs, shifter strips and theexpensive diamond-cut patternthe big problem is at theprovides other end: a cardboard will inevitably finishing tape strips. the package a tenacious gripbox in any get damaged and it, is along with a full weighs 98g, which is 10g heavier weather, and much better in size the hardcase, can be difficult wet than cork tape. its surface than the Arundel. to store in a hotel room – holds more dirt than the Gecko, we say... touchy feel but it’s just as easy to clean. once you’veitsgot it there. it’s simple to pack uniform texture makes it thicker the highly textured surface feels the most convenient and less prone tochoice accidental less rubbery than the Gecko. its weight is a padded bag, and the less dense foam core is just over and scuffs, butthe likeAerocomfort any and is is good fortearing the 2mm thick with sharper, shorter polyurethane tape, if it to use. one itofwill therip easiest it offers tapers than the Geckoprotection – making it hits tarmac at speed. open up the threethicker over a wider surface area. www.i-ride.co.uk sided zip and you find an it feels softer, too, so it’s a goodaluminium box-section support frame taking up choice for endurance riders. the full length the reinforced floor. Stow your we of SAY… wheels intop-notch the padded zipped pockets on either bar tape it’s a Wrap side, thenfor attach frameset via its dropouts theyour all-weather With a little more stretch than to thethe frame using the skewers provided. the bag sportive rider Gecko tape this is easier to wrap. is wider at the bar end than the rear, so you don’t it’s deeper over a broader area even have to undo your stem or remove the bar. rAting ★★★★★ than the Gecko and the wider We had no problems fitting a 58cm frame inside, and only had to drop the saddle two inches. our first go at packing took around 10 minutes, and

incredibly warm and comfortable thanks to its outer softshell over a windproof membrane, roubaix lining and tall collar. a mesh back panel and two front zipped pockets that double as vents help dispel heat, while three rearwedrop pockets SAY… Bargain priced swallow essentials. agrippy little though. tape forbulky any fit to Wear As the Gecko isn’t that stretchy it’s under less tension than cork tape. that, combined with its rubbery surface, makes it pretty resilient to abrasions – though it will still shred pretty easily if it hits the road at speed. the waffle texture can fill with mud pretty quickly but it’s easy to clean and, unlike cork tape, it doesn’t stain. www.saddleback.co.uk

vest £54.99

£22.99 › Textured£375 soft-feel tape › Soft bag convenience, hard case safety

using Windstopper Vega fabric, the closefitting Compatto has no venting panels, allowing it to maximise the waterproof properties of the material and provide pocket sized rainproofing. but it breathes well, and worn with water-resistant arm warmers is perfect for spring.

now we’re used to it we’ve just about halved that.

As well as the skewers, accessories include frame pads, a nylon frame cover, rear mech hanger protector and a tSA approved padlock – a combination lock that can still be opened by airport security with a masterkey held by them. four replaceable castors make moving the bag around a doddle, and there’s a removable drag handle and a padded shoulder strap too, though it can be a little unstable. the 8.55kg weight, including accessories (it’s claimed to be 7.5kg) is still good for the protection the Scicon offers, and when empty it’ll pack down to 34x39x98cm – small enough to stow under a hotel bed or in the corner of a wardrobe. the bike is very well protected thanks to the use of frame-fitting, high-density padding. it’s simple to pack, reasonably light and tough fabrics are used throughout. An impressive product. www.saddleback.co.uk

A good bag is a perfect start for travelling but remember these rules for packing safely: Turn The bar Loosen the stem clamp bolts and turn the bar under the top-tube if needed (not with the SciCon).

Pedals Remove and store in the bag’s pockets.

Frame Use pipe lagging on all tubes and cable-tie or tape in place: you don’t want parts to rub and cause damage.

Chain Put the chain on the outer ring and turn the cranks so they’re parallel to the chainstays. Tape chain in place and thread a cable tie through the pedal eye on the crank and secure to frame. rear meCh This needs extra measures to protect it. Use a chainstay protector, or remove the mech from the frame with the breakaway bolt, bubble wrap it and tape it above the chainstay. bagging iT Leave seatpost and saddle in place if they fit, but lower it as far as it will go.

Be wary of the end scratching if it’s fully in the frame, and leave seat clamp finger tight.

this soft-feeling lightweight has a waterresistant front and back and stretchy mesh side panels, though the shoulders still flapped in the wind. there’s a fleecelined collar and zip baffle, but no alternative reflectives. a zipped pocket doublesBiKnd asHeLiUm a £425 stuff sack, but won’t take smartphones.

★★★★★

this offers hardcase-like protection for your frame in the shape of super-tough, lilo-like inflatable ribs in the sides. the fork mounts to a solid anchor on the aluminium-framed sled base, while the bottom bracket shell sits on a padded base and the wheels lock into mounts on the inner sides. it runs on four wheels, and a foot pump is included. ★★★★★ www.extrauk.co.uk

HigHs easy to pack, good protection lows Pricey, can be a little unstable

rating www.capocycling.com

★★★★★

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Mini test

The Bike TEST

£1,749

saddleback.co.uk

don’t be fooled by the understated looks, there’s More than Meets the eye with this new 2013 Model

T ONLINE • FELT Z5 REVIEW BikeRadar.com February 2013

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he OriginAl Z-series carbon frame set the standard for Felt’s distance bike range as it combined endurance-focused geometry and decent components at competitive prices. More recently though the frame was starting to show its age, lacking provision for electronic drivetrains and in need of losing a few grams to keep up with the advancing competition.

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all new, all carbon forks with a steerer that tapers from 1.25inches to 1.5inches. The fork design features a ridged central spine on the legs that is continued into the oversized head tube. These ridges change the profile of the head tube into a more ovalised shape, which Felt claim bolsters the front-end stiffness. This leads into a squared profile, oversized down tube flowing into a huge BB30 compatible bottom bracket. Oversized chainstays with full carbon dropouts curve upwards in their final few inches flowing in one continuous piece into slender seatstays. While the bottom half of the frame is all about the business of stiffness and power transfer, the top sections are designed to offer comfort. The top tube starts

fraMe and fork

For 2013 the Z-Series carbon has been revamped from the ground up, not that you’d know from its quietly understated looks and thankful lack of overstated acronyms. Up front there are

TOASTY TOES

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ENDURA DELUGE ZIPLESS £27.99

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These Diluvios have a taller 16cm height than the original design for increased coverage, and a full-length reflective waterproof zip at the rear with a strengthened heel. The soft 3mm neoprene is stretchy and easy to put on, giving a very close fit, especially around the calf.

Being neoprene they aren’t waterproof, but insulate very well, even on cold, wet days. The cleat and heel openings are reinforced to survive heavy use, and they are one of the best fitting overshoes on test.

Despite their low bulk, Santini’s Krios overshoes are made from very strong and flexible Plastotex fabric, conforming perfectly to shoes and allowing excellent ankle articulation. They are also wind and waterproof, with a snug fit at the calf, which kept the majority of water out, even when submerged on a flooded road. The zip is offset to the inside of the ankle for comfort, and although it doesn’t lock in place, the pull didn’t loosen.

Reinforced toe and heel panels shrug off daily wear, and reflective flatlock seams give good visibility.

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SANTINI KRIOS WINTER AERO £59.99

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The Deluge overshoes are unusual in having no form of zip or Velcro fastening, just very supple and stretchy neoprene, but even using the pull tab we still needed a great deal of dexterity and patience to put them on.

That said, with a different shoe and cleat combination it was a faster process. The neoprene isn’t waterproof, but the cosy fit and fabric thickness mean they insulate very well, even in freezing fog. Reinforced heel and cleat openings proved very durable, and there are reflective logos on the heel and toe.

Words Robin Wilmott Photo Simon Lees

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wide and broad but quickly tapers down to a very slender joint with the equally slender seat tube. Unlike the previous generation Z-Series carbon frames, the new chassis features full internal cable routing. That keeps cables out of the elements and away from grime meaning it’ll keep running smoother for longer.

It also adds compatibility to the latest electronic drivetrains, as where the cables enter and exit the frame, it’s a dual fit design to take either wider (mechanical) or narrower (electronic wiring) cables.

Shimano’s 105 takes care of the gearing and transmission with smooth and consistent results

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The 105 gearing works smoothly and efficiently. Felt have used an FSA Gossamer chainset in place of the expected 105 unit. That’s due to compatibility with the BB30 standard bottom bracket shell and Shimano’s reluctance to produce their chainsets in this ever more popular standard.

Felt have taken a considered approach to gearing, specifying a 50/34 compact combined with a wide-ranged 11/32 cassette. That gives a decent gear for speed and a 34/32 bail-out gear that’ll get you up and over the most extreme climbs.

Mavic provide their complete wheel system. It combines the great value Aksium wheelset with matching Aksion tyres. These may be marketed as a budget package but the French manufacturer’s quality is still present and they’ve been hassle free and smooth rolling, throughout the test.

Stopping duties are handled

by Shimano’s 105 brakeset.

Quite often this is a place where manufacturers will try to save some cash but Felt’s choice of speccing great quality brakes (and importantly quality cartridge pads) means the Z5’s braking prowess is absolutely spot-on, consistent in feel and power whatever the weather

The Z5’s head tube now features a 1.125-inch to 1.5-inch tapered design adding stiffness up front

Wide range 11-32 cassette gives you a range of gears to conquer the very steepest climbs

conditions may throw at you.

The frame’s smoothness is further enhanced by the quality 27.2cm diameter Felt UHC carbon seatpost. This is topped with a Pro Logo Kappa saddle. We got on really well with it, despite it being firm and narrow.

The shallow and short Felt drop bars are very easy to live with and the compact dimensions make switching between hand holds quick and fuss free. The shorter reach makes for a relaxed on-the-

“The Z5 still has impressive handling traits, the front end reacts quickly and the beefed up head tube never exerts any drama” hoods-position that we were more than happy to spend hour after hour in.

The ride

The ride is absolutely defined by a beautiful smoothness, that’s impressive seeing as they haven’t resorted to fitting a 25c tyre, relying on Mavic’s standard 23c Aksion’s which come as part of the Aksium wheelset package. We’d love to try the Z5 with a bigger volume tyre as we’d expect it to become a cobble-busting

blaster perfect for the classics.

The ride position is quite upright and, though the geometry of 72.5° head angle and 72.5° seat angle combined with a 200mm head tube and 575mm effective top tube length isn’t particularly relaxed, we quickly dropped the stem down as it comes with over an inch of spacers below. We’d still like to drop it further but a cone-shaped headset bearing top limits slamming it down any further.

We recommend changing this

cone spacer as soon as you can, especially if you’d like to use the Z5 for racing duties as well.

Despite the slightly elevated position, the Z5 still has impressive handling traits.

The front end reacts quickly without getting nervy and the head tube never exerts any drama. The long 102.5cm wheelbase adds to the stability but it does dull the edges a little when you’re snapping through a pack or railing through a section of S-bends.

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• LAZER WASP ProCycling 175 March 2013

Wide gear range optimised for climbing Future-proof frameset Sportive focused design won’t appeal to racers Cone-shaped headset top cap limits adjustability

Performance Value oVerall significant improvement over the old model – one of the finest bikes of its type around. it’s light, smooth and very well equipped

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NEW STAFF Get to know the new memebrs of the Team and what makes them tick.

Pauline McMillan Data Administrator Pauline has worked in data management for 17 years, which includes 5 years leading a team of 4 people. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with the family and grandchildren.

Nick Mason Financial Controller Married with a 10 month old daughter, Nick is currently enduring many a sleepless night. He’s looking forward to emulating and hopefully improving on Stuart’s great work here. Currently trying to burn off the discounted wine from his previous job!

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