Gear Break: Basso Bikes, KOO, State Collection, Canyon Grail, 100% & SCOTT Centric

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Gear Break: Another varied selection: Basso introduce the all new Diamante SV, KOO eyewear launches bold new Spectro and Demos performance sunglasses, State Bicycle Co. limited-edition ‘Rick and Morty’ collection, Canyon new Grail gravel models for 2021, 100% Peter Sagan limited edition and the new Centric helmet from SCOTT.

Basso: Super Veloce, More Veloce

The pinnacle of the Basso brand carries the name Diamante and it has, since its introduction, represented the culmination of the brand’s experience and its mission to continuously innovate a better cycling experience. Creating the fastest version of that fantastic ride quality was the objective behind the project that would add the letters SV to the Diamante. The resulting model saw every square milimeter of its design dedicated to the embodiment of the acronym for SUPER VELOCE. Translated, it means SUPER FAST… but through meticulous research and development since its release, now becomes SUPER FASTER. Introducing the all new Diamante SV.

While improving upon past successes is never easy, taking an award-winning and universally lauded platform and making it not only faster but better proved to be a herculean task. Basso, thanks to its competitive nature and desire to evolve, enjoyed the challenge and the end result demonstrates the effort, attention to detail and passion that went into this project. A perfect blend of carryover tech and new design make for a better, best Basso.

The original SV followed a real world aerodynamic principle behind its design, making for a frame that performed on the road, not only in the wind tunnel. By concentrating on complete system design as opposed to singular component design the new SV boasts better integration which, in turn, improves aerodynamics. The extremely aerodynamic cockpit is but one example among many of integration improving aesthetics but more importantly performance. The seamless connection between bar, stem and frame, with each being optimized aerodynamically as a cohesive unit makes for aerodynamic form and performance design. The OpenFlow fork/tire/wheel interface offers wider spacing between the wheel/tire unit and the fork, thus creating a smaller aerodynamic footprint and increased airflow. While the form of the frame and its parts were all put under aero scrutiny the Aero+ development witnessed efficiency improvements even in the paint used to complete the new SV’s frame. Thanks to the 3D structure of the ceramic nano particles the paintwork becomes less porous and more compact, making the resulting surface more uniform and less prone to drag.

Complete system optimization and its resulting aerodynamic benefits are only possible through a high degree of integration. Aerodynamic shape and seamless connection of parts make for a better aero footprint while the integration of said parts allows for improvements in terms of: AESTHETICS, EASE OF USE, SIMPLICITY, SAFETY and AERODYNAMICS. The new SV and its components are fully integrated and allow for full and complete internal cable management. The aerodynamic handlebars route cables into the completely new and extremely aerodynamic stem with unique, SuperSafe bar clamp system. Even the spacers underneath the stem were developed for easy adjustment despite having internally routed cables. Composite inserts upon each spacer confer an added element of comfort thanks to vibration dampening qualities while an internal blocking system incorporated into the headset ensures cable integrity and frame safety.

With speed being the key design premise behind the SV, increasing the aerodynamic efficiency alone wouldn’t justify a new release. The engineering staff at Basso worked diligently to create a fast, extremely agile platform that could perform over a wider range of surfaces. Specific speed, or rather speed that can be applied only on certain, perfect terrain is useful… versatile speed however is paramount. Riding fast no matter the surface is the definition of a speed machine designed for all. As the desire to both ride and race across mixed surfaces increases so has the versatility of the pinnacle of the Basso livery. This VERSATILE VELOCITY comes from several factors, all predicated on maintaining forward movement despite vertical feedback from the surface. Increased tire clearance allows for tires of up to 32mm as well as the comfort, contact, grip and vibration dampening they afford the rider. The immediately recognizable and particular design of the fork confers a compliant geometry while its structure maintains lateral stiffness… which translates into increased vibration dampening yet with no compromise in terms of handling or reactivity.

In creating the newest version of the SV no element was left without scrutiny and development was applied in a 360°, wholistic manner. Externally most of the development is readily visible however, underneath the paint, inside the tubes lies a very important element of performance that Basso pioneered well before the days of carbon fiber. Basso began rider specific construction by differentiating tube sections and construction of frames tailored to specific riders size and needs with the steel frames of the past and incorporates this practice into modern carbon frames. Diamante SV’s carbon layup, tube shapes and construction vary in function with size to ensure a perfect ride feeling and experience as a result.

While a great deal of innovation made for many changes to the SV, the newest version is made as all Basso bikes before it: Made to race, made to last. Made one by one in a way that guarantees the same fantastic ride feeling and performance after several seasons as the first day on the road, the Diamante SV represents a sound investment into your cycling. From the structure and build to the shape and technologies used to build the frame the Basso bike takes reliability to a new level. Meticulous research and development has allowed Basso to create an even more resistant and long-lasting paint solution. Several tests confirm the new Basso paintwork to be significantly stronger than other paint solutions. The 3D structure of the ceramic nano particles increase hydrorepellance as well as reduce porosity to make for a stronger, more aero and contaminant resistant paint job. The result: paintwork that is stronger, faster, more resistant, cleaner and easier to clean.

Making the fastest Basso even faster made for a difficult task but one that was a source of great motivation inside the 4 walls of the Italian factory. Bettering our best was accomplished not only through improving performance but by increasing versatility, effectively increasing the domain in which the SV can demonstrate its superior performance.

Super Veloce, Super Versatile, Super Bike: ride better, ride Basso.

Discover more at: diamantesv2021.bassobikes.com

KOO Eyewear Launches Bold New Spectro and Demos Performance Sunglasses
Both new models are set to be worn by the Trek-Segafredo WT and WWT teams throughout the Tour de France and La Course

Italian performance eyewear brand KOO today announces the launch of two new performance eyewear models, Spectro and Demos. Released one day prior to the Grand Départ of the 107th edition of the Tour de France and La Course by Le Tour 2020, both new models will be worn by the likes of UCI World Champion Mads Pedersen and this year’s Tour de France co-leaders; Ritchie Porte and Bauke Mollema for the Trek-Segafredo UCI WorldTour team, as well as Trek-Segafredo UCI Women’s WorldTour team riders including the multi-talented Elisa Longo Borghini and Lizzie Deignan, who sealed a record third victory in the GP de Plouay earlier this week.

Both Spectro and Demos feature a striking single-lens construction that, courtesy of the brand’s long-standing partnership with optics experts Zeiss®, offers panoramic visual clarity. Meanwhile, KOO’s bold and unique Italian styling sets both models apart from eyewear worn by the rest of this season’s peloton.

SPECTRO
A personal favorite of ‘Lo Squalo’ (‘the Shark’) – Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali – Spectro’s uncompromising, aggressive and angular design speaks to the ‘all or nothing’ attacks for which he is known. An imposing one-piece lens protects the rider from insects and debris at speed while four large vents surround the premium Zeiss® lenses to eliminate fogging, whatever the weather. The sunglasses’ adjustable nose-piece ensures a tailored and stable fit throughout the ride.

Perfectly suited for road and triathlon use, Spectro is available in five frame/lens color-way combinations that provide a rate of Visible Light Transmission (VLT) from 11% to 23%, to accommodate lighting conditions across the spectrum. Riders can choose between White/Green Mirror (23%), White/Super Silver (11%), Black/Super Bronze (12%), Black/Red Mirror (23%) and Black/Turquoise (11%). An additional pink lens, available to purchase separately, offers a higher VLT rate of 58% specifically designed for low visibility conditions, to help increase sharpness and contrast. Spectro comes in one universal size, with an Asian-fit nose pad available to purchase separately.

KOO Spectro (Black/Bronze)

SPECTRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
● Interchangeable Zeiss® Polycarbonate lens
● Innovative frame design for maximum eye protection and superb panoramic vision
● 4 ventilation ports to minimize fogging
● Adjustable and removable nose piece for precise fit
● Anti-slip MEGOL elastomer temple inserts for added grip and comfort
● Weight – 37g
● Width – 144m
● Length – 125mm

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KOO Spectro is a personal favorite of Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali

DEMOS
Alongside Spectro, Demos has also proven popular with Trek-Segafredo’s riders and is the perfect eyewear for road, triathlon, gravel and off-road riders alike. Emerging Italian road cycling talent Letizia Paternoster has opted for the distinctive style of Demos, which features a more rounded frame than Spectro. The design makes use of a one-piece lens with generous ventilation, while an adjust-to-fit nose-piece ensures superior grip and comfort when riding.

Demos is available in four frame color-ways: White, Black, Blue and Glass. Seven frame/lens combinations are available to choose from, offering a VLT of 11-58%: White/Brown (23%), White/Turquoise (11%), Black/Green (23%), Black/Rose (58%), Black/Blue (11%), Blue (11%) and Glass/Red (23%). Like Spectro, Demos also comes in one universal size, with an Asian-fit nose pad available to purchase separately.

KOO Demos (Blue)

DEMOS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
● Interchangeable Zeiss® Polycarbonate lens
● Innovative frame design for maximum eye protection and superb panoramic vision
● 4 ventilation ports to minimize fogging
● Adjustable and removable nose piece for precise fit
● Anti-slip MEGOL elastomer temple inserts for added grip and comfort
● Weight – 36g
● Width – 145mm
● Length – 130mm

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Spectro is priced at €179 / £169 / $179 USD / $280 AUD.

Demos is priced at €149 / £129 / $159 USD / $225 AUD, rising to €159 / £139 / $169 USD / $240 AUD for the Glass/Red, White/Turquoise, Black/Green and Blue color-ways.

A 58% VLT pink lens (compatible with both models) is available to purchase separately for €40.00 / £34.99 / $48.90 USD / $67.50 AUD.

Both Spectro and Demos are available to order via kooworld.cc for delivery worldwide.

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KOO Demos has proven popular with Trek-Segafredo rider Letizia Paternoster

Ylenia Battistello, KOO Sales and Marketing Director, said: “We are very excited to be launching the Spectro and Demos from KOO. As a brand, we have always prided ourselves on combining scientific innovation with true Italian design – something that we believe the new models achieve. Both the Trek-Segafredo riders and our brand ambassadors, including Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso, have been testing Spectro and Demos ahead of the launch and it has been very encouraging to hear such positive feedback. We will of course be watching the Tour de France and La Course, and rooting for Trek-Segafredo riders to cross the finish line first wearing KOO!”

To explore KOO’s range in full, and the brand’s fresh new visuals, visit kooworld.cc and follow KOO via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube or the latest updates.

State Bicycle Co. Introduces Limited-Edition “Rick and Morty” Series of Bikes and Accessories

State Bicycle Co. – known for high-quality bikes, well thought out aesthetics and exciting collaborations, announces a partnership with Warner Brothers and Rick and Morty.

Get ready to blast off into new dimensions with the State Bicycle Co. x Rick and Morty limited edition line of premium bikes, parts and clothing featuring all the iconic characters from Rick and Morty. This officially-licensed collaboration incorporates elements of the hit show on Adult Swim into two different bikes and a range of cycling accessories.

The primary graphic design of the State Bicycle Co. x Rick and Morty series pays homage to the iconic Inter-dimensional Portals of the show, with an all-over graphic on the Core Line bike, and a Portal Graphic treatment for logos on the high-performance 6061 Black Label bike and frameset. Handlebar tape, foot straps and a cycling kit (jersey and bib shorts) also feature the Portal Graphic, while the other jersey in the collection showcases a collection of the strange beings Rick and Morty encounter on their travels through space-time.

“We could not be more excited to partner with Rick and Morty. The TV show has been one of the most exciting and daring of the last decade and we feel the opportunity to mix cycling and their favorite pop culture characters will be an awesome opportunity for self-expression for our customers,” says State Bicycles Co-Founder Mehdi Farsi.

The Collection: State Bicycle Co. x Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty Core Line Bike

MSRP: $399.99
Key Features: “Portal Graphic,” Three Handlebar Choices, Steel Frame

Rick and Morty 6061 Black Label Bike

MSRP: $779.99
Key Features: Fixed Gear, 6061 Aluminum Frame with Carbon Fork, “Portal Graphics”

Rick and Morty 6061 Black Label Frameset

MSRP: $399.99
Key Features: High-Performance Fixed Gear, 6061 Aluminum Frame with Carbon Fork, “Portal Graphics”

Rick and Morty Portal Cycling Jersey

MSRP: $79.99

Rick and Morty Cycling Bibs

MSRP: $89.99

Rick and Morty Neon Cycling Jersey

MSRP: $79.99

Rick and Morty Bar Tape

MSRP: $24.99
Cushioned, patterned handlebar wrap.

Rick and Morty Foot Straps

MSRP: $34.99
Compatible with most flat pedals

This limited-edition collection is available starting September 1, exclusively through Statebicycle.com

Canyon Launches New Grail Models for the 2021 Gravel Season

Canyon Grail CF SL

Canyon have released a range of new Grail models for the 2021 season, featuring the latest components and parts on the market. The new bikes are still built around the same award-winning Grail frame that has become a huge favorite in the gravel scene in recent years – but now, they are combined with the newest offerings from Shimano and SRAM, including Shimano’s one-by GRX gearing and a wide-range version of SRAM’s two-by Force eTap AXS groupset.

Canyon Grail CF SLX

The new Grail 7 1by features Shimano’s new single-chainring GRX drivetrain. Combining a 40-tooth chainring with a 11-42 cassette for a huge 381% gear range, the setup is designed to meet the rigors of all-terrain riding. For riders who prefer finer gaps between gears, SRAM’s new electronic two-by Force eTap AXS Wide groupset is the optimal choice. In the Grail line-up, it will replace the SRAM one-by drivetrains previously featured on several Grail CF SL und CF SLX bikes. With 46/33 chainrings on the front and a 10-36 cassette, the drivetrain provides the huge gear range typical of gravel bikes, while retaining fine gaps between gears – especially useful for riders who clock up most of their miles on the road.

Canyon Grail AL

Another new and notable addition is the Fizik Argo saddle, with a short-nose design for maximum comfort on long rides featured on all bikes in the range.

Canyon Grail CF SL

The bikes will be available from Tuesday 25 August on canyon.com. There will be 7 models offered in the US, ranging from the Grail 6 at $1699 through the Grail CF SLX 8 Di2 at $5299. Full US range:

As a pioneering direct sales brand, Canyon products are exclusively available online at www.canyon.com

100%® Launches Peter Sagan Limited Edition Collection in Time for Tour Debut
The 2020 “White/Gold” collection will drop ahead of the Grand Départ in Nice

100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has announced the launch of the 2020 Peter Sagan Limited Edition “White/Gold” Collection. Just in time for one of the most highly-anticipated Tour de France races in history, 100%® has debuted the one-of-a-kind “White/Gold” look that will be available in the three styles, each featuring a Soft Gold Mirror lens—ideal for the sunny skies as Sagan departs from Nice.

“This has been an extraordinary year and we wanted to do something unique to celebrate Peter’s return to racing at the Tour,” says 100% CEO Ludo Boinnard. “The design is truly unlike anything we’ve done before, and it’s sure to make Peter pop out of the peloton.”

The Peter Sagan Limited Edition “White/Gold” Collection will be available to consumers across the Speedcraft®, S3® ,and S2® styles. The S3 is loaded with the most advanced technology and will be Sagan’s eyewear of choice at this year’s Tour. The S3 blends form and function at the highest level. The superb peripheral field of view, great protection and an uncompromising fit makes the S3 a great choice for fast riding and racing. The cylindrical shield of the Speedcraft offers 360-degree visibility and protection in the most extreme racing conditions. The lower-profile S2 is the most versatile sports-performance eyewear on the market and is ideal for everyday performance across a wide range of sports.

“For me, working with 100% isn’t just about having the most advanced optics in the peloton, it’s also about being able to collaborate on unique designs like the White/Gold Collection,” Sagan said. “These sunglasses are a reflection of my personality and the way I race. It’s the fifth time we’ve collaborated on special edition eyewear and they keep getting better. I can’t wait to wear them at the Tour de France.”

All three styles are designed in California and made in Italy, using Ultra HD lenses manufactured in France from shatter and impact-resistant polycarbonate. They will retail for $220 (USD) and will be available at 100percent.com and select cycling retailers around the world.

100% will also be debuting a Peter Sagan Limited Edition 24-karat gold Speedtrap®. With this collaboration, Sagan and 100% have conceived a real breathtaking 24-karat gold-coated performance lens. Only 50 of these one-of-a-kind sunglasses will be produced, with proceeds benefiting the Challenged Athlete Foundation.

For more information about all 100% styles, visit us online at 100%. #100PercentTogether #SeeMoreOfWhatMatters #ride100Percent

Introducing the ALL-NEW SCOTT Centric

SCOTT’s most versatile helmet model comes completely redesigned including the most sophisticated balance of safety, ventilation and light weight to date. Get your head in the game with the all-new SCOTT Centric Plus.

A helmet worn by Olympic Champions, both Road and MTB World Champions, and Road World Tour stage winners, has been completely redesigned. Taking its race proven ingredients and implementing our Innovation, Technology and Design philosophy at the highest level results in one helmet to suit all riders. Get your head in the game with the all-new SCOTT Centric Plus.

The new SCOTT Centric Plus was designed and developed for our world class road and MTB athletes. Through extensive testing with pro athletes, we’ve been able to come up with the most advanced combination of ventilation, light weight and safety.

State of the art integrated safety with MIPS, enhanced ventilation, outstanding adjustability wrapped into a lightweight construction, the all-new SCOTT Centric Plus is the most advanced helmet SCOTT has ever created. Don’t compromise when it’s about your safety.

Discover the features of the all-new SCOTT Centric Plus below. Available in shops and on Scott-sports.com by September.

Integrated Safety with MIPS®
When developing the new Centric the objective was to combine advanced cooling and speed, while of course focusing on advanced brain protection. SCOTT’s engineering department worked closely with the engineers at MIPS to integrate the lightest and most ventilated version of MIPS to date. The unique construction integrates the MIPS Brain Protection System into the comfort pads, delivering a low profile premium experience with class leading ventilation.

Enhanced Ventilation
Numerous air vents for maximum breathability and cooling on the road and trails.

Lightweight Construction
Racing at the highest of levels it’s all about provide athletes with the best products with the latest technologies at the lowest weights. With that in mind, we made the all new Centric as light as possible. With a weight of only 220 grams, the new Centric outclasses its successful predecessor by 30g.

Adjustability
Our 360 HALO fit system offers a huge range of micro adjustability. In 2021 we improved its touch and feel with a rubberized ring for optimum grip when setting with gloves on.

Worn by Champions
SCOTT helmets are used by the top athletes of their respective disciplines, providing them with the level of confidence needed to outperform contenders and focus on their very own physical abilities in competition. Professional cyclists worldwide show trust in SCOTT helmets, combining outstanding design, advanced aerodynamics and a maximum level of safety by incorporating established state of the art safety technologies and solutions.

Right in time for the first highlight of a delayed 2020 race season, the new SCOTT Centric Plus makes its way to the start of the 2020 Swiss Epic MTB stage race. From August 18th-22nd, SCOTT-SRAM’s Nino Schurter and Lars Forster will be aiming high and introduce the Centric Plus first time on a Top Category race level.

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“Details matter in professional racing. Having tested the new SCOTT Centric Plus for almost a year, I’m happy to finally ride it in a pro race and benefit from significantly improved ventilation and fit. The Centric Plus is also remarkably lighter than its predecessor.” Nino Schurter MTB World & Olympic Champion – SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team.

See the full SCOTT Centric product rage at: www.scott-sports.com

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