First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing a Lyne Components Contour dropper post, Five Ten’s Kestrel Lace and drive components from e*thirteen.
Lyne Contour dropper post
Lyne Components is a South African based business. They currently offer a range of dropper posts with carbon wheels and other components coming in the near future.
The Contour dropper posts feature 100mm or 120mm of infinite adjust travel. Models are available for both internal or external routing. The internal mechanism is hydraulic (which can be replaced for easy servicing) while the operating mechanism is mechanically operated. The range includes four models for 30.9 mm and 31.6 mm seatpost sizes. The Contour is available online for R2,199.
Head over to the Lyne Components website for more information.
Five Ten Kestrel Lace
Following on the successes and failures of the original Kestrel, Five Ten have have developed the Kestrel Lace. A clipless shoe aimed at trail and all mountain riders looking for a shoe more relaxed in style and build than the race inspired original Kestrel.
As the name suggests, the Kestrel Lace does away with the performance focused BOA closure system in favour of a more traditional lace and velcro strap option. The super stiff carbon shank has also been removed and replaced by a more compliant nylon shank.
Five Ten also developed a new rubber compound for the sole. They promise this will rid the Kestrel Lace of the delaminating issues that plagued earlier models of the original Kestrel.
Get in touch with a Get Stoked dealer is you want to know more about the Kestrel Lace or any other Five Ten products.
e*thirteen drive components
e*thirteen drivetrain products have recently become available to the South African market.
TRS+ cassettes
The e*thirteen’s TRS+ cassettes supports both 11 and 10 speed drivetrains. The 11 speed option boasts a 9-44T configuration which offers a 489% range. That’s a range within sniffing distance of SRAM’s Eagle drivetrain. The 10 speed cassette features a 9-42T spread with a 467% range.
Guidering and Range Extender
e*thirteen’s Guidering M single ring series ranges from 30T to 38T and also features direct mount options. The extended range cog is available in 40T and 42T sizes.
Plasma tyre sealant and Rim Tape
e*thirteen’s plasma tyre sealant and rim tape is also available. The tubeless rim tape is available in 25mm and 30mm widths.
Contact a Get Stoked dealer for e*thirteen stock and pricing options.
Looking forward to the long-term test review of the Lyne dropper post