First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Rocky Mountain Trailhead, Maxxis Minion DHR II and Aggressor tyres, Cadence CarboFuel slated chocolate caramel bar, and Ryder sealant.
Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940
The Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 is an aluminium hardtail designed around 29 inch wheels. The rich red 940 features a RockShox Recon fork, a Shimano Deore/ SLX mixed drivetrain, Shimano non-series hydraulic disc brakes, and WTB rims on Shimano hubs. Weighing in at just over 13kgs and currently retailing for R13,999, the Trailhead 940 is a worthy consideration for the budget conscious rider.
Specification list:
- FrameROCKY MOUNTAIN 6061 SL SERIES CUSTOM HYDROFORMED ALLOY. THREADED BB. TAPERED ZEROSTACK HEADTUBE.
- SizesXS – S – M – L – XL
- ForkROCKSHOX RECON SILVER TK 29. 100MM (XS: 80MM). TURNKEY LOCKOUT / REBOUND
- HeadsetFSA #57 INTERNAL: ZS44 | ZS56MM
- StemROCKY MOUNTAIN L7 7° X 60-90MM
- HandlebarROCKY MOUNTAIN ZERO9 FLAT 31.8MM X 720MM X 9° SWEEP
- GripsROCKY MOUNTAIN XC KRATON
- BrakesSHIMANO M446 HYDRAULIC DISC 160MM
- ShiftersSHIMANO DEORE RAPID FIRE 10SPD
- Front derailleurSHIMANO DEORE 31.8MM 10SPD
- Rear derailleurSHIMANO SLX SHADOW 10SPD
- CranksetSHIMANO M615 170-175MM 38/24T 2X10SPD
- Bottom bracketSHIMANO SM-BB52 2 PIECE
- CassetteSHIMANO HG50 11-36T 10SPD
- ChainSHIMANO HG54 10SPD
- HubsSHIMANO RM33 / CENTERLOCK / 32H
- RimsWHEELTECH SX19 BY WTB RIMS
- TyresSCHWALBE RAPID ROB 29″ X 2.1″
- SeatpostROCKY MOUNTAIN L2B 27.2MM X 400MM
- SaddleWTB VOLT
- Claimed weight13.3 KG
- PriceR13,999
Maxxis Minion DHR II and Aggressor
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Maxxis’ updateded their Minion DHR to better cope with today’s intense conditions and daunting terrain of trail riding and Enduro and downhill racing. Borrowing the same side knob design from the Minion DHF, the Minion DHR II has widened them for more support and unrivaled cornering capability. Where the DHF features channeled knobs for better traction, the DHR II’s ramped knobs were designed to improve acceleration and create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. The paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.
The 3C Triple Compound Technology consists of a base layer and an outer layer. The outer layer uses two compounds that are specifically formulated to lower rolling resistance and optimize tread-wear and traction, for better performance and a longer life-span. This select model of the Minion DHR II is tubeless ready and features EXO protection which is an extremely cut-resistant, abrasion-resistant, densely woven fabric that’s added to the sidewalls to greatly reduce the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions, while remaining lightweight and flexible
Specification
- Size: 27.5 x 2.30
- TPI: 60
- Bead: Foldable
- Weight (claimed): 805g
- Type: Clincher
- Compound: 3C Maxx Terra
- Wide trail (WT) casing is optimized for 35mm inner width rims
- Conditions: Loose, Loose over hard, medium
- Recommended retail price: R 795.00
Maxxis Aggressor
Not quite as aggressive as a true all-mountain/enduro tyre and not quite as lightweight or fast as a true cross-country tyre, the Aggressor is designed to deliver a little bit of the best of both worlds. Advanced knob shaping creates extra gripping edges, and reinforced side knobs offer enhanced stability when cornering at speed. This multi-disciplinary tyre excels on everything from loose fire road climbs to technical descents.
Specifications
- Size 27.5×2.30
- Bead:Foldable
- Weight (claimed): 885g
- Compound: Dual
- Protection: EXO sidewall
- EXO 60 TPI option features cut and abrasion-resistant sidewalls through its densely woven fabric
- Type: Tubeless ready
- Conditions: Loose, Loose Over Hard, Medium
- Recommended retail price: R795.00
Cadence Nutrition CarboFuel Energy Bar
The salted chocolate caramel CarboFuel Energy Bar is the latest flavour from Cadence. The bars are supposed to be good tasting and easily chewable while racing or training while delivering maximum energy to endurance athletes. The bar is free of artificial flavourants, colourants and preservatives. Recommend retail price is R25.00 per 45g bar.
Ryder Tubeless Tyre Sealant
Ryder have updated their sealant to a new fast sealing formula. It is claimed that this formula will solve some of the challenges with other sealants. It seals up to 5mm holes and easily cleans up with water
Features:
- Ideal for tubeless conversion kits
- Will not harden with CO2
- Seals up to 5mm holes by forming a permanent plug
- For effective puncture resistance in tyres
- Cleans up with water
Recommend retail price: R110.00 for 250ml bottle.
can anyone advise what a comparatively sized bottle from Stan costs?