Ever thought about what your Bontrager grips are made of? Find out here. Each year, five million tons of plastic makes its way into our oceans, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem and marine life. The solution, according to Bontrager and Trek's partner Plastix, is a massive shift towards a circular economy where the world’s plastic never becomes waste. Super cool, rad stuff! In-short: "We take ocean plastics, convert them into other products that can be re-used such as products you'll use every day on your bike." Bontrager grips with recycled plastic cores! Thanks to Trek’s partnership with Plastix, Bontrager XR Trail, SE Elite and XR Endurance Grips give a second life to ocean-bound plastics. Each grip has a recycled core made from...
"From a legacy of greatness comes a new standard of speed. Seven generations in the making, the Madone SLR is Trek's fastest and lightest Madone disc ever, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a triple threat of unprecedented aerodynamics, exceptional ride quality and lightweight design. This race-ready bike is complete with never-before-seen IsoFlow technology that gives you every advantage in speed and handling."
The New Bontrager RSL Aeolus Saddle An ultra-light aero road saddle with a full cut-out that maximises power and minimises soft-tissue pressure for sustained comfort. The Bontrager RSL Aeolus saddle is available in two sizes, 145mm (142g) and 155mm (146g) widths. Like all Bontrager products, Aeolus RSL is backed by the 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee, which gives riders 30 days to love their purchase. If they don’t, Bontrager will take it back! Streamlined for speed, sculpted for comfort The Aeolus RSL brings comfort, power and speed to cyclists looking to dig deep and rotate further forward into more aero positions. The Race Shop Limited design was developed with the racers from Trek Factory Racing using uber-light carbon rails and a shell...
DOES YOUR BIKE FIT YOU? A question MOUNTAIN BIKE SA got asked in a recent fitment with Dave at The Gear Change. We look at a few of the questions here. What makes bike fitting so important? It defines the experience you have on your bike! If you are in pain during or after every ride, It's not likely you are going to progress or continue to ride. Is bike fit as important to a recreational rider as a competitive one? Starting with a bike fit always has a better outcome. It will guide your buying decisions and it may seem like a big investment to make up front but in the long term will save you a ton...
