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Next to Skin CAMU

We're big fans of base layers at La Velocita, choosing the right one for the conditions you're heading out into makes a big difference to your comfort level. Next to Skin Italia has sent us their latest base layer, the 'Camu'. We take a first look.

Next to Skin CAMU

Festka

Festka has landed in Australia. We went along to the their launch to check out the first of these stunning looking frames to land in Melbourne.

Festka

Taggisar ICE Sticker

The guys at Taggisar have come up with a simple solution to provide people with access to important information about you in the event of an accident.

La Velocita takes a quick look at the ICE Sticker.

Taggisar ICE Sticker

CUSTOM Chris King Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher

Every now and then something lands at La Velocita that makes me so excited that I have to sit down and take a few deep breaths. That’s exactly what happened when a pair of shiny new Chris King Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher arrived last week.

To celebrate the arrival of 'King Zipps' at Essendon Cyclery we've organised a special deal on these wheels if you decide you want to invest.

CUSTOM Chris King Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher

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

BikeFitting.com - Shimano Experience Project

Katie Quinn headed over the TDU to check out the awesome riding, racing and of course the latest cool gear on offer. 

Today we're taking a look at Shimano's new bike fitting tool that was being showcased at the Shimano Experience Project, on display at the Tour Down Under.

BikeFitting.com - Shimano Experience Project

Maglianera Socks

If you love adding some sock style to your riding there's plenty out there to choose from. We've found some that should be on your sock wish list. Maglianera. Italian made and just the bit different to anything else we've seen.

Maglianera Socks

Vittoria Graphene - Rubino Pro Speed

We take a first look at the latest Graphene road tyres from Vittoria. Vittoria are promising big things from this new tyre range, performance, dry and wet grip, low rolling resistance, tough construction and long wear. That's a big list...

Vittoria Graphene - Rubino Pro Speed

Black Sheep Cycling. LIMITED. Season 5.

Black Sheep’s LIMITED Season 5 goes live tonight. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Black Sheep… but Season 5 continues to impress. Make sure you're ready at 7pm AEST.

Black Sheep Cycling. LIMITED. Season 5.

Morsa Designs Modular Mounting System

Want a clean and lightweight solution for mounting computers, lights, camera's to your bars? Morsa has come up with a flexible solution that ticks the boxes.

Morsa Designs Modular Mounting System

A'qto - Forza RD 1.0 Long Sleeve Jersey and Potenza RD 1.0 Gilet

We recently caught up with the guys at A'qto to check out their range of winter kit. We really liked the look of the long sleeved Forza jersey and Potenza gilet. Versatile, functional and high quality kit for cool starts.

A'qto - Forza RD 1.0 Long Sleeve Jersey and Potenza RD 1.0 Gilet

The UpStand™

The guys at Full Beam Australia have sent us through an UpStand™. Billed a ‘not a kickstand’ the UpStand™ is a super simple solution than means no more balancing your bike against walls, curbs or against other bikes.

The UpStand™

Seal Skinz Ultra Grip Glove

Today we take a quick look at the Seal Skinz Ultra Grip Gloves.

It’s getting cold in Melbourne. So it’s time to layer up and stay warm.  It’s always tough to keep the extremities warm and no matter how warm your body is, cold and wet hands make for an unpleasant ride.

Seal Skinz Ultra Grip Glove

Road Rash Kit

If you ride for long enough it's an unfortunate reality that you may end up on the road at some point. We have.

Road Rash Kit is there for you when it happens.  This super compact and lightweight pack contains the critical first aid kit to make sure you can patch yourself, or someone else up.

Road Rash Kit

Rapha Bidon

We've had a couple of these Rapha bisons (water bottles) on test at La Velocita for a couple of weeks now.  If you are a Rapha fan it's a no brainer addition to your Rapha collection. But for the non-Rapha contingent amongst you the question is are these water bottles any different?

Rapha Bidon

Knog Party Combo

Today we are having a look at the Knog Party Combo bike lock.

It's a 620mm long combination lock that is covered in silicone making it smooth to the touch and gentle on your bike.  Don't be fooled though.  Under the soft cover is a tough graded steel cable with a fibre core designed to keep your bike safe while you are away.

Knog Party Combo