RBA’s Friday Five Revue

Friday Five Product Revue” is our weekly roundup of new bikes and products that have made their way through the doors of RBA headquarters or have simply caught our eye. Many will be featured in upcoming issues of Road Bike Action magazine, so be sure to subscribe!

Bonk Breaker Mint Chocolate Chip

Earlier this week, Bonk Breaker unveiled a new flavor in the line up for their energy bars. The Santa Monica based company ensures fresh baked, natural energy bars. The mint chocolate chip flavor is no exception to their guarantee, made with all natural ingredients and freshly baked just before being packaged. It utilizes a natural cashew butter, dark chocolate chips, and organic ingredients. Head over to www.bonkbreaker.com to learn more about their newest flavors!

Sigma Buster 2000

The newest addition to Sigma’s line is expected to land in just one week. The Buster flaunts an impressive 2000 lumens packed into a small package. Wrapped within the aluminum body of the light are three CREE LED’s capable of providing up to 20 hours of light. The extensive power comes from Panasonic cells and the power remaining can be checked at any time. The light comes with a battery pack, charger, remote control, and other accessories all for $249. Find out more on www.sigmasport.com and pick up your own Buster 2000 within the next few weeks!

Pivot Vault

The Vault has been a staple in the Pivot line up and has just been updated. This 2017 model is made to simplify all drop bar use for riders whether it is being ridden on pavement or dirt. Available in a full carbon frame with an updated carbon fork and in four sizes in the vibrant blue color. Click your way to www.pivotcycles.com to learn more about the all new vault.

SealSkinz Performance Gloves

From the UK comes the brand SealSkinz. Specializing in keeping you dry, SealSkinz has an extensive line of gloves, socks, shoe covers and much more. The Performance glove is a multi-use glove with pre-curved fingers and a premium textured goatskin leather palm all while having additional insulation for cold weather. The totally waterproof glove is very breathable and windproof. Available in 8 sizes. Check out www.sealskinz.com/us to find the right waterproof accessory for you!

Clement StradaUSH

Clement continues to add to their line, the StradaUSH being the third od their X’Plor series. The new tire combines a fast rolling center track and scaled up herringbone tread for traction in the turns. 32mm is the width of the tire that also weighs in at a claimed 341 grams in a tubeless ready version. Also, the tire retails for $75 and is made to run at very low tire pressures. www.clementcycling.com has all you need to know about the all new StradaUSH!

WIN SOME RBA SCHWAG!

Now here’s your chance to win a prize package from the RBA office’s schwag pile. Each week, we will grab at random from our schwag pile, a few items to send to the winner. To win, all you have to do is send us an email at [email protected] with an answer to the following question and you’ll be entered into our random drawing. (The winner must be a resident of the U.S., as we are only authorized to ship goods to the U.S. ) Good luck!

– For those of you that have entered in any cycling event, what is your favorite? Why?