Gear Break: New Tifosi Stash sunglasses, RUBBER N’ ROAD opens newest Mallorca pop-Up store, Officina Pegoretti presents the Duende Rock & Roll, an all-sur face Frame inspired by the brand’s longtime CX cyclocross model, UDOG CENTO: The time is now, Imatra, the app that turns the energy you generate by cycling into digital currency and SockGuy releases 2 new designs for Spring 2024.
Tifosi Stash – $79.95
The perfect fusion of style, comfort, and performance. Stash features an innovative, oversized frame with a lower lens bar that stabilizes the frame and increases durability. The lens bar works as an easy lens change system, making it simple to switch between tints and features. The shatterproof lenses ensure long-term protection, making Stash a durable choice for endurance sports. Vented lenses increase airflow and shield your eyes from debris, ensuring minimal distractions and fatigue during your activities.
Top left: Race Pink, Top Right, Blackout, Bottom Left: Matte Gunmetal, Bottom Right: Matte Smoke.
Chuck Peña PEZ sez: The Stash is Tifosi’s newest pair of sunglasses. In keeping with the current fashion trend, they’re a pair of oversized shield-style sunglasses. The Stash comes in four models. The Blackout and Race Pink come with three interchangeable lenses. The Matte Smoke and Matte Gunmetal come with a single Clarion (mirrored) Fototec lens (tint adapts to changing light conditions). PEZ got the Matte Gunmetal with Clarion Red Fototec.
Size-wise, the Stash isn’t the biggest of big when it comes to Tifosi’s range of shield-style sunglasses. For comparison, the Rail lens is 131 mm wide x 59.5 mm tall vs 127 mm wide x 53 mm tall for the Stash. But that’s still plenty of lens real estate for sun and wind protection.
Style-wise, the Stash is a little bit different in that it isn’t frameless. There’s a “half” frame that surrounds the sides and bottom of the lens. So a different look and a way to stand out a little in a sea of oversized shield-style sunglasses.
Regardless of lens size, what’s important is lens optics. In that department, the Tifosi Stash (as well as all my other Tifosi sunglasses) is crystal clear.
The nose and ear pieces can be adjusted for fit
If I know I’m going to be out on a ride in bright sunlight all day long, I’ll wear a pair of sunglasses with a suitably deep, dark tint. But I’m a big fan of Tifosi’s Fototec technology with lenses that change tint based on light conditions. For me, they are true “do it all” lenses. In bright sunlight, they are dark enough (although not quite as dark as a single-purpose dark tinted lens). The cool 😎 factor is that Clarion Red Fototec lens darkens to a red mirrored finish (blue mirror in a Clarion Blue Fototec lens). When clouds roll in, the tint lightens up but still cuts the glare. In fact, I can ride with the Fototec lens at night in an urban setting with ambient light and a good headlight (mine is 1000 lumens).
Top: Indoors in low light the lens is lightly tinted. Bottom: Outdoors in sunlight and the lens darkens up and takes on a mirrored finish.
If you opt for the Blackout or Race Pink models, you’ll get three interchangeable lenses: tinted for sunny days, AC Red for overcast/cloudy conditions, and clear. One thing worth noting is that even with the interchangeable lenses, the Stash (like all of Tifosi’s sunglasses) is still less than $100. You could pay nearly that much for an extra lens that isn’t included with some other high end sunglasses.
To change out a lens (not something I need to worry about doing with the Clarion Fototec Red lens), hold the lens (1) with one hand (I use the included microfiber case to make sure I don’t scratch the lens) and lift (2) the frame up and out. Repeat on the other side. Reverse the process to install a lens.
If you can, it’s always a good idea to try on a pair of sunglasses with your helmet just to make sure the two work together
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For those of us who are old enough to remember, oversized shield-style sunglasses aren’t something new in the pro peloton
RUBBER N’ ROAD Opens Newest Mallorca Pop-Up Store
New York’s independent luxury cycling apparel brand RUBBER N’ ROAD has opened the doors of its newest pop up store in Palma de Mallorca, Spain for the second consecutive year. The pop up store, which will open for 8 weeks, will showcase the brand’s latest innovations, host rides and events, and will serve as the European hub for the brand’s global community of cycling enthusiasts.
Building upon the momentum from last year, the new RUBBER N’ ROAD Pop Up Store features a more significant footprint with a broader product selection. New products from the brand’s SS24 collection will be unveiled at the store prior to their global release. The Pop Up Store will be operated in partnership with European luxury retailer, 3ESSENCE.
RUBBER N’ ROAD’s Co-Founder Max Davis will be on the ground in Mallorca throughout the duration of the pop-up event and will be joined by members of the brand’s global community, including brand ambassadors from across Europe and North America.
RUBBER N’ ROAD Co-Founder and CEO Gil Lavi said, “We are here not just to beat the field, but to create a new field. As an independent atelier brand, we are unique in the landscape of cycling. Our focus is on developing the next generation of technical innovation at our NYC studio using cutting edge technologies, while telling a deeply personal story about a brand that’s rooted in aesthetic, philosophy, and cultural history.”
RUBBER N’ ROAD Co-Founder and Head of Community Max Davis said, “Mallorca is such a special place and is near & dear to the soul of our brand. We look forward to continuing to foster our relationship with the local riding community on the island, as well as offering visitors from abroad a unique brand experience with exclusive access to our latest products.”
Since launching the brand’s inaugural collection in late 2022, RUBBER N’ ROAD has steadily grown to the global stage of cycling culture, garnering customers across the world and being represented by retailers in North America, the Middle East and Asia.
The Mallorca Pop-Up will plant the RUBBER N’ ROAD flag firmly on European soil and is the next step in the brand’s plan for further expansion into the European market.
Pop Up Address: Costa d’en Brossa, 6, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
March 15 – May 15, 2024
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 – 19:00
www.rubbernroad.com
Officina Pegoretti Presents the Duende Rock & Roll, An All-Sur face Frame Inspired by the Brand’s Longtime CX Cyclocross Model
A stainless steel disc frame with a new ‘Piron’ carbon fibre fork.
Pegoretti’s Duende platform has always covered a lot of ground, from the clean lines of the road model to the wide-tire ‘CX’ version, a longtime favourite in the cyclocross scene. And now, with the new ‘Rock & Roll’ frame, the Italian brand continues in the spirit of ‘Duende’, the Spanish term for the magic conjured by the passion and soul of flamenco, to create its most versatile frame yet.
The new frame blends the all-terrain chops of the CX with the spirit of Pegoretti’s road frames and takes off for pastures new with the versatility to ride on any surface.
The Duende Rock & Roll, or ‘RR’, features custom Columbus XCR stainless steel tubing, disc brakes, and a new carbon fibre fork called ‘Piron’, which is designed to accept up to 40mm tyres. It’s a radically different design from the brand’s Falz fork, reflecting the new frame’s versatility.
On the road, the Duende RR blends superb responsiveness with telling comfort and the modulari ty of wider tires. All-weather add-ons like mudguard mounts allow the frame to shoulder the worst conditions without skipping a beat. However, with the option of rack mounts and a switch to flat bars, the Duende RR turns into a fast city commuter.
For those who look beyond the asphalt, the Duende RR equips the modern explorer for the fields, trails and generally less pristine conditions that come with following your curiosity, wherever that may lead.
“For the past few seasons, our clients have been requesting a modern version of the CX,” explained Pegoretti’s Cristina Würdig. “So we took the opportunity to think about how we could reinterpret the CX platform and, at the same time, create a frame with versatility at its core, able to ride on the road, city and trail, and respond with the same feel and responsiveness that Pegoretti is known for.” These attributes extend to the new ‘Piron’ fork, despite its divergence from the Falz. “With the need to accommodate wider tires, the design naturally had to adapt,” said Pegoretti’s Pietro Pietricola. “We also took the opportunity to create a shape that, when observed from the side, describes a single line from the headset to the front hub. The Piron also differs from the Falz in that it only comes in a single rake of 50mm, which, when combined with the R&R’s 72-degree head angle, best suits the R&R’s all-surface nature.”
At launch, the Duende RR is offered in a unique ‘Spaghetti’ graphic, a tongue-in-cheek design inspired by that most sacred Italian practice: the preparing of the pasta. And as we all know, pas ta comes in a lot of varieties.
Specifications
Noteworthy
Custom Columbus XCR stainless steel tubing
Chris King x Pegoretti D11 Headset
Pegoretti Piron carbon fibre fork, disc, one rake for all sizes
31.6 seatpost diameter
Pegoretti seat collar and front derailleur clamp handmade in Verona
Max 120 kg (264 lbs) max rider weight limit
BSA bottom bracket standard
Tire clearance: up to 40mm
Fits: 140 x 160 discs.
Options
Mechanical or Full Electronic (no gear cable guides)
Graphics, Panel, Ciavete or solid colours paint finish
Black or silver D11 headset
Standard or custom dimensions
On Request: Rear fender mounts and rear rack mounts.
Piron Fork Dimensions
Axle to crown: 395mm
Rake: 50mm
Axle length: 119mm
Thread Pitch: M12*P1.5
Thru-axle.
UDOG CENTO: The Time is Now
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Imatra, the App that Turns the Energy you Generate by Cycling into Digital Currency
Imatra Coin is the new sustainable digital currency, created through an innovative token and a highly energy-efficient ‘proof of stake’ process.
From today, cycling becomes a value. Imatra is the application that converts the kilometres travelled into a 100% green and human-generated digital currency.
Not to be confused with cryptocurrency, Imatra Coin is an ethical, non-speculative digital currency and offers the opportunity to purchase the most exclusive products from over one hundred premium luxury brands in the cycling world on imatra.com, in addition to several dedicated limited editions. Soon, the community will also be able to exchange and buy Imatra Coins from others in a circular and virtuous ecosystem.
The app is free for iOS and Android and is very easy to use: just a few steps and you can start earning money immediately.
After logging in, the user must remember to launch the app by clicking on Start before setting off on a ride. In this way, the activity will be registered immediately and the app will automatically calculate the kilometres, which will be converted into Imatra Coins. At the end of your ride, click on stop to validate the route and end the activity.
The kilometres are calculated using an algorithm that calculates the conversion based on distance and gradient. For every 25 normalised kilometres travelled, the user is entitled to 1 Imatra Coin worth between €0.5 and €4.00, depending on the type of product on imatra.com. There are different ways of purchasing: items can be purchased entirely in euros or entirely in Imatra Coins, or partly in euros and partly in Imatra Coins. Exceptions are some products that can only be purchased with this digital currency.
Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of the Imatra application, as the whole project is based on respect for the environment. The app also makes it possible to visualise the actual CO2 savings, showing how each kilometre travelled in the open air contributes to the well-being of all the inhabitants of the planet.
Health also plays an important role in Imatra’s philosophy. Cycling involves several muscle groups, greatly improves stamina and helps to improve heart health. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, lowers blood pressure and increases levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Cycling also helps to burn calories and is an effective way to control body weight.
The aim of using the app is to develop a good habit, geared towards a healthy lifestyle, by promoting exercise and the outdoors.
Imatra’s mission is based on individual and then global change, uniting the community in something that is much more than a sport, it is a true lifestyle, creating value and helping to make a difference, one pedal stroke at a time. The journey of Imatra and its community continues to evolve; a journey of goals, commitment and ever greater achievements.
SockGuy Releases 2 New Designs for Spring 2024
SockGuy has new designs engineered to inspire athletes everywhere, from roadies, to mountain bikers, runners, hikers, and gym freaks. As usual, we’re keeping it weird and fun!
With 28 years as sock experts, SockGuy has provided athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and pretty much everyone else with a high-performance fit and cool designs for hard-working/hard-playing feet. SockGuy socks are manufactured right here in the USA – no outsourcing, no cutting corners – just great-fitting, no blistering, moisture-wicking, high-styling socks.
Here are some of our new designs:
Top row, left to right:
Bottom row, left to right:
See all of our new designs here
- SockGuy socks are available in fine athletic retailers worldwide and online at SockGuy.com
- MSRP is $11.95-$22.95.
Note: PEZCyclingNews ask that you contact the manufacturers before using any products you see here. Only the manufacturer can provide accurate and complete information on proper / safe use, handling, maintenance and or installation of products as well as any conditional information or product limitations.
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