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Black Sheep. LIMITED. SEASON NINE.

Black Sheep Cycling are back with their latest LIMITED SEASON NINE kit. It drops to members of the Movement tonight, 14 December 2016 from 8pm. I had a sneak peak and loved what I saw and felt like it was one to share with you all.  

With "Full Colour" leading the inspiration, this one is going to be good.

Black Sheep. LIMITED. SEASON NINE.

NEW Dura-Ace R9100 First Look

Shimano has announced what we've all be waiting for... The new DURA-ACE R9100 groupset. Featuring synchronised shifting, power measurement, hydraulic brakes, new wheel profiles and wireless connectivity this is another leap forward for road bike development.

We take a first look at the main features of DURA-ACE 9100 before its arrival in early 2017.

 

NEW Dura-Ace R9100 First Look

Shimano Tiagra- Grade Hydraulic Brakes

As the steam train that is Hydraulic brakes gains unstoppable momentum, Shimano has released a Tiagra-grade disc brake for the masses. 

We take a first look...

Shimano Tiagra- Grade Hydraulic Brakes

Factor Bikes

The distinctive and impressive looking machines are the choice of ONE Pro Cycling, Britain’s newest Professional Continental team. 2016 sees the introduction of 2 new road bike models, The Factor One and the Factor O2.

Factor Bikes

Shimano RP3 Road Shoe

We take a first look at Shimano's new all RED RP3 Limited Edition Road Shoe... On our first look, we're were pleased to see that Shimano has let plenty of the nice features of the high end RP9 filter down to the RP3. 

Shimano RP3 Road Shoe

Canyon Bicycles Arrive in Australia and New Zealand

Until now, if you've wanted to get your hands on a Canyon it has been a logistical challenge. That's now changed with Canyon setting up in Australia. 

Canyon Bicycles Arrive in Australia and New Zealand

SEE SENSE. Elite Rear 2.0 Tail Light

The guys at Full Beam Australia have sent us one of their latest high tech lights designed an built in the UK. This intelligent light is bright and has a constantly variable flash pattern, this one is worth a look.

SEE SENSE. Elite Rear 2.0 Tail Light

Black Sheep Cycling - Season Three

Black Sheep’s much-anticipated Season 3 has landed. La Velocita got a quick first look at their new designs… we’re glad to say the Black Sheep team has done it again, strong and stylish designs with an individual touch. 

If Black Sheep Cycling’s Season 2 was anything to go by you’ll need to be quick to get your hands on a set of Season 3 kit. 

Black Sheep Cycling - Season Three

Bak Pocket Cyclist's Wallet

For the last couple of weeks we’ve been using Bak Pocket’s cyclist wallet designed by Melbourne cyclist Glen O’Rourke.

Just the right size to carry and protect your phone, keys and other bits you’ll wish you had bought one sooner.

Bak Pocket Cyclist's Wallet

Fiasco Ciclismo New Release Socks

The man behind Fiasco Ciclismo, Tommy Freeman FIASCO, has released a sock range that not only brings comfort to your toes but colour and attitude that make you stand out for all the right reasons! 

Quick Look - Kirra McDonald

Fiasco Ciclismo New Release Socks

BMC SLR01 - Long Term Test

This week the guys at La Velocita are putting in the KM’s on Switzerland’s finest…

The BMC SLR01 ‘altitude’ series. We’ve got our hands on two different builds and we’ll be testing them side-by-side over the next few months. 

Report Aaron Mulkearns

BMC SLR01 - Long Term Test

Shimano Wireless Unit for Di2

Shimano Australia has sent us though their ‘Wireless Unit’ for Di2. This unit adds a new level of functionality, providing you with ‘hands free’ access to your bike computer and extra data.

La Velocita’s Mike Boudrie takes a closer look.

Shimano Wireless Unit for Di2

Polar V650 Cycle Computer

Polar’s newest computer the V650 is due out in Australia on 1st of April 2015. We are pretty excited about getting our hands on it to see how it shapes up. 

From what we have seen so far the Finnish company has made something that looks really good and packs a few interesting features.

Polar V650 Cycle Computer

New Thule Sprint 528 Fork Mount Bike Rack

We caught up with the guys from Thule Australia last week to chat about their latest fork mounted bike carrier - the Thule 'Sprint'. La Velocita takes a first look at this new roof mounted system.

New Thule Sprint 528 Fork Mount Bike Rack

4Shaw Socks

It is now common folk law that socks in cycling are game changers in the how you look stakes… it isn’t just about the knicks and jersey anymore; you have to bring strong sock game… 

La Velocita's Aaron Mulkearns takes a quick look the latest sock offering from 4Shaw.

Photography: Andrew Clifforth

4Shaw Socks

Pedla Test Garments

We are really excited to have been wearing one of Pedla's Test Garments for the past two weeks.  Test Garment 005 or TG005 is designed for hot weather riding, and with temperatures in the 40's we've been putting TG005 through its paces.

Pedla Test Garments

STëLF cycling kit - Pre-orders close 7 November

Based in Wollongong, NSW, STëLF produces boutique cycling kit.  The guys at STëLF came up with the idea for their brand during a post ride coffee.  Fast forward 6 months and STëLF is up and running, offering some very good looking kit.

STëLF cycling kit - Pre-orders close 7 November

Henty Wingman

Henty is run by Jeremy and Jon, two ingenious guys based in Hobart.  The've spent a lot of time working on the design of the wingman bag. The result is a super tough, go anywhere bag that can carry a massive amount of stuff including suits and shirts, all while keeping them in ready to wear condition.

Henty Wingman