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Zipp
Zipp is updating its handlebars range for 2009. The american brand unveiled 32 new bars, redesigned and passing successfully the EFBe tests. The three models, whose brand new Contour, are
available in 40, 42, 44, ou 46 cm (ext-ext), with a clamping diameter of 31,8mm.
SL – Super light. Super stiff
The new SL is the lightest and stiffest handlebar which passed the very demanding EFBe test. It has a very high lightness to stiffness ratio, and the resistance is as good.
Weight: 165 grams.
Three shapes are available:
– EB (Ergo Bend) (depth 90, height 150)
– TB (Traditional Bend) (depth 87.5, height 130)
– SS (Short Shallow) (depth 84.5, height 128).
Price: 340 euros.
SLC2 – The versatile bars
This model is the stiffest from Zipp, it can deal with very high torsions, 60% of the bars are 31,8mm.
This is the perfect handlebar for the sprinters or to mount VukaClips.
Weight: 185 grammes.
Three shapes are available:
– EB (Ergo Bend) (depth 90, height 150)
– TB (Traditional Bend) (depth 87.5, height 130)
– SS (Short Shallow) (depth 84.5, height 128).
Price: 340 euros.
Contour SL – The stage racer’s bars
Comfort, ergonomy, stiffness and aerodynamism. The wing shape is both aerodynamic and comfortable.
Weight: 185 grammes.
Two shapes available:
– TB (Traditional Bend) (depth 87.5, height 130)
– SS (Short Shallow) (depth 84.5, height 128).
Price: 240 euros.
Sonic
Sonic is offering a special version of its 50mm tubular wheels for the Tour de France. The yellow stickers are matching the gold nipples. The hubs are black instead of silver, the spokes
are black DT Aerolite instead of silver Sapim Cx-ray. Although there is no real technical new, the game Pro Cycling Manager 2008 is included, collector version please!
Quick releases, wheelbags, brake pads and valve extenders supplied.
Price 1090 euros.
Weight: 1370g
Only 120 sets available from the 27th of June.
Sonic
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