New Tri Bikes

SlowTwitch kills it again with their review of the newest stuff coming into 2016!
The tri bike landscape is shifting. I hope that's clear. Companies are making some very fast framesets and by that I mean frames, forks, seat posts and brakes, though sometimes that means brakes you have to buy and retrofit to the bike to bring out the frame's best performance. But that's kind of fun in a way. We don't make motorcycles, where what you buy is pretty much what you ride. We make bicycles, and they are made to be fiddled with. 

I'm excited by the new generation of tri bikes but I am also frustrated waiting for the aftermarket to catch up. Can I list both the products that I can't find, that somebody ought to make, as well as further frame ideas sitting out there waiting to be developed?

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Riviera, SUP or Surf, why decide. At 10'6" the board is perfect for small to large surf. One big thing is make sure you are back far enough on the board not to nose dive.

10'6" Riviera Original

The Riviera 10'6" is a perfect board for first time paddlers. Very stable cruiser that comes with traction, and a built in handle for carrying. Ideal for touring & surfs well.  It has a slightly pulled in nose and pinched rails for better maneuverability in the surf.  It has a 2 + 1 setup that give you the options for different paddling conditions.

Best Board!

We provide the highest quality Stand Up Paddle boards available from Ron House, Timmy Patterson, Jeff Clark, and our signature line, Riviera. Whether you are a beginner, novice or expert, we have a stand up paddleboard to suit your needs. We also manufacture Riviera SUP Paddles, Apparel, and Accessories.

Our selection of high performance stand up paddle boards are made of hand finished EPS core foam and glassed with Hexel Fiberglass, and Resin Research Epoxy resin. This method of construction provides the custom made look that has been traditional in the surf culture for decades, as well as the best response, glide, and maneuverability of any stand up paddle board on the market. All boards have a built in handle and integrated deck pad.

RinseKit Shower For Adventures!

I used to use a outdoor pressurized sprayer you find in any Home Depot. it was roughly about $40 and worked great. Now the RinseKit has a head like a shower that you can pick 6 settings. That's kind of worth it, but $50 more I'm not quite sure.

With no pumping and no batteries, RinseKit delivers a pressurized spray for up to three minutes. RinseKit stores the strength of a regular household spigot or sink (with adapter) and can be quickly filled with hot or cold water. RinseKit’s patented design features the eon™ pressure system that holds up to 2 gallons of water with a spray nozzle that offers seven different settings from jet stream to soaking shower.  It comes packed with thoughtful features, including: compact design with a 2 gallon pressure chamber, built-in ruler to measure fish, folding handle for one-handed carrying, and easy-to-remove lid to stand on for changing. The RinseKit comes with a Hose Nozzle, 6′ Hose, Hose Bib Adapter, On/Off Valve, and Quick Connect.
$99

Kingii, Smallest Inflatable In The World!

Kingii is small, non-invasive, reliable and with it's unobtrusive design for the first time providing safety in the water in a convenient way.
The Kingii fits on your wrist, stays out of the way, is rechargeable and is there when you need it most. The smallest inflatable in the world is perfect for every activity, every age and every environment around the water. The risk of drowning and the need for bulky safety devices is over!

The only thing that would make this better is it you could set the depth and not require the use to pull a tab. 

Parents - you worry about your kids but want them to be independent and have fun in the water. In situations when you can not be present, Kingii provides that added safety net that allows you to worry less. Give your child something that it likes to wear and that is easy to use.

Peak Design, CAPTURE PRO CAMERA CLIP

Simple things make life that much better. I hate carrying around my camera, because of the neck strap. Everyone, pulls out their phone and snaps a picture. Peak Design has changed that and this belt/strap click is awesome.

The CapturePRO® Camera Clip is our flagship, pro-quality camera carrying solution. Carry any camera on any backpack strap, belt or bag. All-aluminum, extra-durable construction. Compatible with multiple tripod types, and can be used as a tripod head itself. 

The difference between this CapturePRO Camera Clip and our previous model is the PROplate that comes pre-loaded. This CapturePRO comes with our new PROplate which combines the functionality of the three previous PROplates into one new PROplate. While supplies last, CapturePRO is available pre-loaded with our previous versions of PROplate (ARCA, DUAL, MICRO) for a reduced price of $64.95. 

Ships FREE & FAST just about anywhere in the world. See details.

Road Bike Porn, Pinarello Dogma K8-S

This has to be the hottest bike on the tour or in shops right now. I know they are using this for the cobblestones, but for the everyday rider on their local country roads this is a game changer.

“Game changer” is not an idea from our marketing people, but the first words of Sir Bradley Wiggins after testing DOGMA K8-S

Yes, this product will revolutionize the world of ROAD BIKES, creating a new segment: The REAR SUSPENDED. The DOGMA K8-S

is the result of a specific request of TEAM SKY: to have an innovative frame able to reduce the psycho-physical stress of the athletes, and thus increase the performance in the HELL OF NORTH.

As with the Dogma F8, we assembled our team ofItalian and British engineers, who collaborated to put on the road a bike withwell-defined characteristics: vertically compliant yet stiff at the same moment andof course maintainingthe weight of a ROAD BIKE.We designed a lightweight suspension system in combination with the new carbon chain stays, able to flex, in order to create a pivot point for the perfect riding comfort.

 DOGMA K8-S  front triangle is similar to the one of DOGMA F8. Geometries are just slightly modified, for better riding on rough terrain, whereas the rear triangle changes, thanks to the new suspension DSS 1.0 (Dogma Suspension System) and new flat chain stays FLEXSTAYS™.

 After laboratory tests, which ensured safety and efficiency of the new frame, we tested the new DOGMA K8-S covering the last 130km of the Paris-Roubaix route, with Sir Bradley Wiggins and Christian Knees. Over  long and regular cobbles sectors, we performed comparative tests with the previous DOGMA K. Both frames had accelerometers, powermeters and GPS instrumentation.

From the whole test campaign we obtained a large amount of data; synthetizing all these, to ease the comparison, the overall performance of Dogma K8S is 4.6% greater than Dogma K 2015, in terms of handling and comfort.

The DOGMA K8-S frame (size 53), complete with suspension, weighs less than 1kg, exactly 990 grams. This is a revolutionary frame, which will open new scenarios in road bike riding and racing.

HERO4 Session, SMALL!

Wow, makes you want to sell your old GoPro. Again game changer and kept well under wraps. Who saw this coming? GoPro seems to be the only camera to buy and use. Why buy anything else, drop it, dunk it, freeze it, stuff it into your pocket, you can't go wrong with GoPro. 

HERO4 Session packs the power of GoPro into our smallest, lightest, most convenient camera yet, featuring a rugged and waterproof design, easy one-button control, 1080p60 video and 8MP photos. 

50% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras,1 HERO4 Session is the most wearable and mountable GoPro ever. With a sleek, versatile design, it’s at home anywhere—from the surf to the snow, to hanging with friends.HERO4 Session features SuperView™, a GoPro-exclusive video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle field of view. It allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot—resulting in captivating, ultra engaging footage of every adventure.

GoPro now!

Columbia OutDry Extreme Diamond Shell

$400 for a rain jacket. Not sure how many they will sell, but check out the review given by Outside magazine.

THE GOOD:

The most breathable rain jacket we’ve tested, thanks to a brand-new waterproof concept called OutDry Extreme that prevents the shell from ever wetting out. A tough, rubbery exterior is super abrasion-resistant, and it doesn’t look dirty as quickly as other shells. (More on this below.) 

THE BAD:

The aesthetics didn’t appeal to everyone. Columbia is using contrasting external seam taping and contrasting patches on the shoulders. This makes the jacket look techy, but it’s a look that not everyone loved.

THE VERDICT:

A jacket best suited for people looking to do high-output activities—think hiking, trail work, or flatwater paddling—in the rain. 

Full Review

SeaWolf - Submarine For Your GoPro!

The SEAWOLF is the next generation ROV designed by TTRobotix. She is the ideal submersible vehicle for carrying HD sports camera systems into underwater environment. The SEAWOLF is able to take still photos and videos, and live stream video for FPV piloting. Seawolf is a remote-control GoPro Submarine. SeaWolf- $1000

Right Equipment At The Right Time! Strahlhorn secours en crevasse

Being safe is not just looking out for danger it is preparing for it before it happens. This guy in Switzerland fell into a Crevasse and had the right equipment and friend to get him out. The big thing and one of the smallest pieces of equipment that he had was an ice screw with webbing attached. He crewed it in and was safe from falling any further. I can tell you for $60 this is one piece of equipment that will be going into my bag. Be safe al the time and know the conditions before you go out.

Introducing the Lily Camera

Amazing, another game changer. Lily is not the first one of its kind but it is waterproof so that makes it a leader. Plus it has the camera built in, GoPro that is a tough act to follow, $399 for a GoPro or a preorder of $499 for the Lily, ouch.

Camera

Video Resolution: 1080p 60 fps / 720p 120 fps

Video FOV: 94º

Video Format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format

Photo Resolution: 12 MP

Digital gimballing

Image stabilization

Fixed focus

Battery and Power

Built-in Lithium-Ion Battery

20 min of flight time

Charging via 5A charger

2-hour charge time

Sensors

Accelerometer

Three-axis Gyro

Magnetometer

Barometer

GPS

Front-facing camera

Bottom-facing camera

HEXO+ is another camera but it pricey and you have to have a camera to capture video. If this is the way it is heading I would be surprised if GoPro does not come to market with one in the very near future.



The only problem I see is that I have to have a tracking device, why not just use your mobile phone?





Many companies have missed the changed in consumer patterns and have never recovered, I hope GoPro can make the switch.

Keen's Original Water Shoe, Tiger Stripes!

Keen had a hit over ten years ago with their water shoe. I tried them out for sailing and it has to this day been the best sailing shoes I have ever owned. I talking about sailboat racing here, foredeck work, wet all the time and doing maneuvers on a deck that would normally be tough to crawl on let alone walk.

I have been through Top Siders  since theses were the only shoes available when I was a kids, they seemed to have lost their way, great looking, but don't seem to stick like I want them too.

Well it seems as though Keen never went away, I guess when you are satisfied with the originals and they still work, why look for any thing different. Well it seems as though they have the Clearwater CNX  a lighter more improved from the original.
"The essential KEEN fit and protection lightened up to make every step a natural connection. The Clearwater CNX features a webbing upper with traditional KEEN sandal style. The bungee lace allows for customized fit. Multi-directional flex grooves on the low-profile sole enhance the natural flexibility of the foot and improve ground contact while razor siping provides advanced traction on slick surfaces. The contoured arch supports the foot."
The one that has my interest is the Gorgeous 

This one is made for sailing and paddling. When it gets wet and cold this is my next shoe. Now the "O" which I will call them were perfect, where them on the boat where them off the boat, perfect.
These could however be my next sailing shoe.

Bell & Ross, Desert Type

I love watches the bigger looking the better, plus they need to be bullet proof. Bell & Ross has proven that over and over again, Desert Type is no exception. @ $4200 it is a bit steep but you will never need to replace it.

The latest addition to Bell & Ross's popular BR 03 lineup is a new stainless steel limited edition called the Desert Type. The sandy beige dial has a nice contrast against the black PVD coated case which is sized at 42mm, a much more wearable size in comparison to its much larger 46mm siblings. 

The watch also features an automatic movement, hour/minute/second/date functions, applied photo luminescent numerals/indexes/hands, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and two strap choices: aged leather and synthetic fabric. Already sold out. 

Torch T2 Bike Helmet With Integrated Lights

Great! Perfect!
Designer are producing great stuff. The Torch T2 is a perfect bike helmet for those who commute, live in a city or just going into town. It also has blinking red lights on the rear of the helmet as well.


Following the heritage of the T1, the T2 is the latest in cycling tech for urban commuters. It not only includes 10 integrated LED lights, but two rechargeable batteries offering up to 36 hours of continued use in a weather resistant design for safe riding in any type of weather, day or night!

The T2 helmet is fully CPSC and CE certified. We will also be using the funds of this campaign to test for the AS/NZS standards so that it will become available to the Australian market in 2015.

The T2 lighting system is protected by shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses. The lenses not only protect the LED lights from damage, but act as a diffuser making the rider just as visible from the side as the front or rear. The lenses also happen to be an integral part of the impact structure of the helmet's front and rear.

Garmin, Can They Kill GoPro

Garmin has a lot of ground to cover and the price is not going to help them. The good news is that there is another player in the market and they understand the playground. If nothing else this makes the market a little more choosy and hopefully easier to get into. Garmin is a trusted brand for many watches and GPS devices, so if the quality and care is put into the VIRB then you can bet that this will be a outstanding device. 

VIRB XE is the only HD action camera with G-Metrix™. So not only does it shoot rich, high definition video at 1080p60fps, it captures even more detail with G-Metrix sensors. Powered by Garmin GPS, G-Metrix allows you to track and overlay how fast, how far, how high, and how intense the action truly was.
$399