Paligap News
Legendary Silca Pumps
The Italian classic lives on
Now available in the UK.
Paligap are now stocking the legendary floor pumps, mini pumps and the new range of Co2 canisters.
Silca Founded in 1917


NEW Kona UK Models now available
The Bolt, Blink and Buffer - 3 long travel hardtails designed for the rigors of UK riding are now available in Kona Dealers. All featuring 120mm forks, increased breaking, lock on grips and with UK Trail geometry. To find out more about the range check out the Kona website: CLICK HERE>>


Muc-Off Now available from Paligap
The Worlds most adrenaline fueled care products are now in stock at Paligap, who will be supplying the Bike Trade across the UK.
Have a look at the Muc-Off guys on YouTube at the recent Mountain Mayhem MTB Event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCjunr1MXs8



Sombrio Forensic Gloves and Pinner Shorts chosen in the prestigous DIRT 100 - The Worlds Best Mountainbike products.
The DIRT 100 Had this to say about the Sombrio Forensic Gloves: "We love these gloves for their simplicity, they're just super thin for a great feel and the cuff-less design is one of the most comfortable we've ever used. Despite feeling so thin the palm is actually double reinforced so they wear well, and the highly ventilated upper part of the glove is pefect for warmer days. We don't think you can ever go wrong with a big old snot wipe either."
Sombrio Forensic Glove Winner The Independent The 50 Best Cycling Gear Products

FIND YOUR LOCAL SOMBRIO DEALER. - Or visit the Somrbio Website.



Fast Forward Wheels
Based in The Netherlands, FFWD Fast Forward ® is a young high-end brand, specializing in high speed wheels. Carbon only. Period.

All spoked wheels are laced and hand built in Holland by master wheel builders. Only the best of ingredients are being used. High Tensile TC35 Carbon rims, FFWD or DT Swiss hubs, Sapim CX Ray or DT Aerolite spokes, Brass nipples together with a lot of intrinsic wheel builder finger skills ensure top quality and long term serviceability.

Current range of high end products consists of high performance Road, Triathlon and specific Cyclocross wheels, 3 spoke, disc and Track wheels in all major sizes and variations (i.e.700c and 650c, tubular/clincher types).


MBR Lightweight Stems Grouptest - Ritchey WCS 4Axis 10/10
"If you want the lightest/cheapest stem on test that's reasonable stiff it's got to be the Ritchey WCS 4Axis. It's streets ahead of the rest in terms of construction and finish..."

Weigth: 111g SRP: £56.99 Order now from your local Ritchey Dealer.
MBR Lightweight Stems Grouptest - Ritchey WCS 4Axis 10/10
"If you want the lightest/cheapest stem on test that's reasonable stiff it's got to be the Ritchey WCS 4Axis. It's streets ahead of the rest in terms of construction and finish..."

Weigth: 111g SRP: £56.99 Order now from your local Ritchey Dealer.


MBR Dirty Dozen Group Test - Kona Blast 9/10
"Fifteen years ago Kona designer Joe Murray started the whole sloping top tube thing. Ever since then, the firm's hardtails have been some of the best-shaped bikes around and this Blast is no exception..."
"All in all, a solid, splined chainset/bottom bracket junction, nine speed drivechain and the most balanced geometry on test combine to make a very, very well rounded performer that's much better than the sum of its parts."

VERDICT: ..."as it stands the Blast was the the boxfresh bike any of the test crew would be happy to ride round the woods for hours. For the money, it would be difficult to get a better overall machine"

You can order one of the award winning Kona hardtails (Caldera, Cinder Cone & Blast) from your local Kona dealer.


Kona Hei Hei Supreme Review: Kona Reigns Supreme.
The Hei Hei Supreme is unlike any bike I've ever ridden. It had to be torn from my hands at the end of the race. I can hardly get on another cross-country bike now. I occasionally dream about the bike at night. Lust is a terrible thing. I can't concentrate.
Read the full review HERE>>


CycleOps Fluid2 Trainer Tested - SheCycles
Performance: 9/10 Value: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 - Verdict:
'A low noise factor and great progressive resistance mean this trainer is a winner in our book. The price is pretty impressive too, you can spend a lot more on other trainers but the Fluid2 prooves you really don't need to. An essential training aid when weather or time is an issue! Road-like feel and quiet too!'
Read the full test at SheCycles
Find your local CycleOps Dealer HERE>>
More information on the range of CycleOps trainers HERE>>


Saris Indoor Cycle, the answer to cycle training in the winter and much, much more:
'The ride quality, adjustability, and stability of the ergometer is exceptional, and the level of analysis possible is superb.'
Read the full review on Pez Cycling Review>>
Check out the full range of Indoor Cycles: Range>>
Saris Indoor Cycles now available in the UK - Call us for availability and your nearest stockist: 01454 313 116

Paligap News - 20.11.06

Kona Paddy Wagon - Cycling Plus
Verdict:
'Around £500 is a very competitive price point and Kona have really done their homework... Had the Kona been on the scene when I was in the market for an all-season's fixer, I would've bought it in preference to my chosen fixed gear mount. The Paddy Wagon can commute, entertain and delight in equal measure as an off season trainer or club mount; there's something for everyone here... The specification strikes an excellent balance between function and form.
'Well Rounded, Solid Performer'.
Click HERE for the Paddy Wagon page

Paligap News - 03.11.06

TORQ Nutrition Products - Road Cycling UK, Performance: 9, Value: 9.
Verdict:
'I have been using the TORQ products for a few weeks now, first in training and then, when I felt comfortable that they worked well for me and had no adverse effects on my body, I used them in competition as well. The race results have been awesome and I have not suffered any of the after effects I had been resigned to up until now. The bottom line for me is that I would not have accepted any compromise in performance while using these products, but taste was secondary, so I was delighted to find that I actually like the energy powder more than the one I was currently using; the taste is fresher and much more natural.'
Read the full test HERE
Torq Bars and Powders are available from Paligap - Call 01454 313 116 for details on your local dealer.


Ritchey Break-Away - Cycling Plus Verdict '9/10'
'The Break-Away is the purists portable. Designed by someone who wanted a ‘proper’ road bike to take on his frequent flying trips, the bike does everything a conventional road bike does, and does it well. Top-flight road bike performance in a light, compact portable package.'
Frame – 9/10; - By having both clamps grip the seatpost, Ritchey ensures their relative immobility. Neither component of the system looks especially rigid, but the combined effect is an unqualified success. Even out-of-the-saddle efforts produce no discernible flex.
Handling – 9/10; - ….there is nothing this bike couldn’t handle, from Flanders-style cobbles to long days in the mountains, thanks to its low weight, at under 9kg, and the kind of supple ride provided by the long wheelbase and high quality steel tubeset. The Ritchey Pro Carbon fork keeps the front end light and comfortable, and the machine speeds along with minimal fuss…..
Equipment – 8/10; - The Break-Away is, well, a 10-speed, Ultegra equipped road bike, and rides as such-it’s as much bike as most people need. Super stiff cranks, buttersmooth shifting and massive braking power make for near faultless performance.
Foldability – 8/10; - The Break-Away….is a feathery 12.5kg in its case, which is mostly heavy duty fabric with a stiffener around the circumference.

Click here for a list of UK Ritchey Dealers


Sombrio Vapor Jacket - MBUK 'Winner All Round' & 'Big Value' Award
Featured in MBUK November Issue.
'Its the Sombrio Vapor that takes the prize as the best all-rounder on test. No other jacket (tested against 13 other jackets) combines on-bike performance with off-bike style and protection like the excellent Vapor. It was the only jacket that non-bikers told us looked great, and it also fits superbly and performs well enough to survive a typically wet 24-hour race. In other words, the Vapor is all the coat you need for an affordable amount of dosh'

Read the rest of the Vapor test HERE

Click here for a list of UK Sombrio Dealers



Ritchey Carbon Classic- Cycling Plus 'Recommended Buy'
Featured in Cycling Plus November Issue.
'As used by Team Gerolsteiner and Saunier Duval, the Ritchey Classic series with the curved bend now includes this carbon model, which is compatible with oversized stems. The drop and forward reach are both average so they'll suit a broad range of different riders' needs, and the textured area prevents brake levers and the stem from slipping. It features a 135mm drop and a reach of 82mm. For a carbon fibre handlebar, the Classic is also exceptionally stiff. Weight: 205g Widths: 40, 42, 44cm

Click here for a list of UK Ritchey Dealers



CycleOps PowerTap - The choice of top athletes
Competitive athletes around the world rely on the best-in-class CycleOps Power Technology. Five cyclists in the Tour De France used CycleOps PowerTap meters to monitor their performance. CycleOps PowerTap was also used by 25 out of 40 racers during the 2005 Hawaii Ironman.

Click here for a list of UK PowerTap Dealers