pedal ever, maybe not the lightest ever, but extremely reliable and with excellent performance. Look Kéo Blade 2 Cr Road test Road test

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3 pedal ever, maybe not the lightest ever, but extremely reliable and with excellent performance. Look Kéo Blade 2 Cr Road test The new pedal Keo Blade 2 has been completely revised. The body of the pedal is made of carbon fiber, but now the support surface is 700 mm² with a bearing width of 64 mm. A marked increase compared to previous pedal that had an area of 400 mm². New foil carbon fiber Integrated, now of greater surface and with an aerodynamic profile. The carbon foil is available in three different strains of engagement: 12/16/20. The new profile allows for a stiffer release of the pedal, the 12 version is suitable for most riders, version 16 for riders who are looking for more support and version 20 for those looking for maximum support. The carbon foil is replaceable with a special tool. Another peculiarity is the improved stability of the block cleat pedals; now the cleat is always in contact with the abutment with any angle of pedaling adopted, thus improving the power transmission. New line of the pin, which has also allowed to lower the height of the pedal support. The pin is made of Chromoly oversized 2 ball bearings and a needle bush. A double seal ensures a long service life of the bearings. The weight of the pedal is 110 grams. Road test The new pedal Look Keo Blade 2 is a definite upgrade over the previous model. The mounting is obviously simple. The version with foil 12 is the best solution for use on public roads, because it allows you to drop very quickly the shoe from the pedal. The other solutions are indicated in most competitions or for those who prefer an absolutely coupling balance between pedal and shoe, although in the version 12 union between shoe and pedal is absolutely stable. The major support area between shoe and pedal leads to obvious benefits in the transmission of power, this aspect is very clear with little stiff-soled shoes. The greatest area of support ensures even greater foot comfort, appearance noticeable over long distances and especially with not very stiff soles. Very good smoothness of the pedal. Rain or dust do not affect operation. Great reliability and simplicity of operation, without the need to adjust or record the strength of the coupling. A pedal, complex in its design, but "simple" in its construction and its maintenance. In short, compared to the previous Keo Blade, is a much better product from all points of view and an excellent Scott Addict SL Road Test The Scott Addict SL object of the test is assembled with Shimano Dura Ace11v and components Syncross. So assembled, the bike has a weight of 6.3kg. Road test The Scott Addict SL has a good overall quality, well made the frame and an assemblage of good overall quality, as demonstrated by the good weight. The frame geometry leads to the upper body tilted slightly forward, without exaggeration as other competitors: sporty, but with an eye to the overall comfort, which is superior to direct competitors and it would be even better with the use of a better saddle. Excellent shifters functionality and valid wheels. The stiffness of the frame enables excellent overall performance and uphill, thanks to its low weight, performance is more than excellent, with the bike that goes up very quickly and exceeds easily the most difficult stretches. This effectively behavior is due to the good relationship between weight and stiffness, there are lighter bikes, but less stiff, or more stiff, but not light. Very valid security riding, with the bike that remains stable and safe at high speed, easily controllable in every situation, against the handling is not high, with insertions in curve accurate but not very fast. For this bike the best is on guided tours, but not very slow, and in the latter situations, to be fast, we need greater driving decision and attention. However, with the right tech of riding the bike is always competitive. On plains paths performance are valid, but in absolute terms, less competitive than uphill or hilly. Overall performance is always competitive and the bike highlights excellent overall performance on any type of road. The excellent overall balance between weight and stiffness, good general comfort, make it a multipurpose bike enough to potentially be successful in any kind of race, this is its great value. Our vote for the test model : 9/10

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5 Maps: Map Adventurer ( Optional ) GPS Bryton Rider 60 T Test The GPS Bryton 60T is characterized by the 3-inch touch screen, with the ability to customize eight pages of datas. The T version is complete with a heart rate monitor, cadence and speed sensor. These accessories allow perfect training analysis. Via a bluetooth you can follow the path step by step through the voice prompts provided. The maps are pre installed. The Bryton Rider 60T is ready for voice commands in the following languages: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Slovakian, Czech, Greek, Swedish and Mandarin. The data transfer is wireless and they can be stored and analyzed on website Brytonsport.com, GPS is also compatible with all power detectors with digital ANT transmission of data. Test The GPS Bryton Rider 60 T is a complete GPS, so that we can better monitor our workout. Easy mounting the cadence sensor and speed sensor, as well as excellent is the solution to the bike mount that attaches with elastic, convenient and fast, it adapts perfectly to any type of bike. The screen of the GPS can all be easily customized, with a very intuitive and simple way. The ignition is quick and detection of GPS signal is fast. The touchscreen is effective. Used both for road and mtb the signal was always accurate and the track always constant, uninterrupted, rain and mud does not affect its functionality. Excellent wide availability of maps, detailed and precise, especially for road use; missing, obviously, footpaths and bridleways. Altimeter and heart rate monitor are accurate and consistent in data collection. In the various pages you can view all the datas, which, as always, are more than abundant and sufficient also for a "professional" use of the data collectioned. Easy and intuitive enough plan routes on the website Bryton and transfer them to the GPS, as well as analyze the same data on your computer, or store them in the portal to share them. Like the other Bryton products, this GPS surprised for its ease of operation, its user-friendliness, its simplicity, but also for its excellent reliability, accuracy and functionality. A less flashy tool than others, but far more functional and also offered at a competitive prices. Pro Bikes: Cipollini RB1000 Team Bardiani-CSF Inox These are the official specifications: Model: Rider 60 Dimension WxHxD : 54.2 x 97.6 x 18.2mm Device Weight: 106 g Display: 3 "Color LCD, 240 * 400 pixels, Touchscreen Battery Hour: 16 hours GPS: Integrated high- sensitivity antenna Bluetooth: Bluetooth wireless technology Waterproof: IPX7 Barometer: Yes Wireless Interface: 2.4 GHz ANT + Alerts: Yes Compatible with power meter: Yes Lap history: 2,000 laps Log history: km Record POI: 10,000 points Training Options: Simple / Interval * / Race * Heart rate zones: 7 zones Bryton Bridge 2TM software: Yes Brytonsport.com Training Center: Yes Operating Temperature: -10C ~ 50C Language: EN / FR / DE / IT /ES / DU / PT / TC / SC / CZ / PL / HU / KO / NO / FI / DK / SW Maps: Road Map Explorer The Bardiani team uses the Cipollini RB1000 bike, the frame is unchanged since its introduction. Since this year is assembled with the Campagnolo Super Record 11s, in some cases, also adapted the new Super Record RS or Record. The components are Deda Elementi, some adopt the integrated handlebar Alanera, in other cases it shall stem and handlebar Superleggera or 100Cento. The wheels are Campagnolo and Prologo saddle, Vittoria tubulars and Dura Ace pedals. The bike seems to have a weight above the UCI limit and is therefore penalized uphill, on the other hand offers excellent performance in the plains. Judged by all the excellent frame rigidity and safety. A bike is not very versatile, disadvantaged uphill, but competitive in the plains. No doubt not the best bike ever, but not the worst.

6 Pro Bikes: Canyon CF SLX 9.0 Team Movistar in 2014 The Movistar team goes in 2014 from Pinarello frames to frames Canyon. Most of the athletes using the frame Canyon CF SLX, because very light, perfect for climbing and good plain, with a good stability and ease of driving. Only the team's sprinters prefer the model Aeroad CF. The frame is assembled with the Campagnolo Super Record EPS adopted in full. Some athletes customize the group adopting the dual-pivot rear brake and with the SRM power meter. The wheels are Campagnolo choices in the catalog and are complemented with Continental tubulars. Components are Ritchey. The seatpost is made of carbon fiber, the stem is always made of aluminum, while the handlebar is freely chosen by the athletes according to their preferences, usually an aluminum handlebar is chosen, because it is more rigid and reliable than those in carbon and also because the bike reaches easily the UCI weight limit, so there can be freedom in the choice of components. The saddle is chosen in the catalog Fi'zi:k, while the bottle cage are Elite. Overall it is a very competitive bike, well assembled, light, very competitive uphill, but also more effective than plain. One of the best Pro Bike. The photo gallery is on line.

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