During these 100 years Columbus has increased its knowledge to correctly define every functional aspect of a fork, thoroughly calculating the optimum side and frontal strength parameters, without omitting the aesthetic aspect and lightness of the piece. Since more than 90 years the forks made with Columbus steel fork blades are all of this. Today the use of carbon fibre gives more lightness to this component and allows Columbus to capitalise its experience. Carbon fibre is 4 times more resistant than steel and 8 times more resistant than alloy, and thanks to its versatility and sense of direction of the fibres.
All set for fast and fun off-road adventures, this brilliant component features a medium padding thickness and subtle curves. This makes it perfect for weaving from trail to trail with power and precision while its upward curved tail and gentle drop in its nose give you something to lean against. Keeping you supported and in full control, this stunning version comes kitted out with carbon rails which deliver phenomenal stiffness when climbing and no unnecessary weight holding you back when descending.
Keeping you in full control when riding across unpredictable conditions, this brilliant component features a stunning microfibre cover construction. This makes it extremely hard-wearing when handling the increased pressure of long-distance rides with multiple changes to your riding position. Coming complete with a Flex-Tuned shell and carbon rails, this fantastic model delivers an excellent strength to weight ratio for a superior power transfer.
Whether you're riding after work with your buddies or participating in an event, this fantastic component is engineered for maximum performance. It features a long, tapered nose and a flatter platform which provides you with excellent space for changing your riding position on long-distance rides. Optimised to give you a greater strength to weight ratio, this stunning model is equipped with carbon rails which deliver amazing stiffness without any unnecessary weight added to your ride.
As carbon seatposts and stems are prone to slips and grip loss, Muc-Off's research and development team have endeavoured to create the best possible fix for those untimely movements and have come up with their superb Carbon Gripper. Formulated specifically to create friction between carbon fibre clamping areas in order to reduce torque, this innovative paste will stop your carbon parts from coming away from each other, as well as metal surfaces while reducing part fatigue and fractures caused by over-tightening of fasteners and screws. A brilliant aid for amateur and professional bike builders alike, Muc-Off's Carbon Gripper is a part and life-saving workshop essential.
These XC suspension forks are designed for maximum strength and control. They feature a stiff carbon crown and steerer, which has seen them competing at the World Championships and being used by pro riders such as Nino Shurter thanks to their reliable high performance. DT Swiss has equipped these forks with a number of adjustment features, which allows you to fine-tune the suspension to match your riding style as well as the terrain conditions. Adaptable Progression Tune (APT) volume adjust allows you to easily tune the fork's spring curve using internal spacers to increase or decrease its volume. If you want a plush linear fork, all you have to do is remove spacers or if you want an aggressive and progressive feel, you can simply add spacers. Spacers are available separately. Coming kitted out with One Piece Mag (OPM) lowers, this MTB fork uses DT Swiss's signature rear bridge technology to provide a stiffer structure as well as improved tyre clearance. Another highlight is it shields your seals from spray and mud build-up as you blast across unpredictable terrain conditions at speed. Designed for lightweight performance, this fork is equipped with a Negative Coil Spring (NCS) system. It adjusts automatically to your weight and reduces stiction, so you can enjoy improved comfort and front-end grip as you take on every off-road challenge. Coming complete with legendary SKF seals from Sweden fitted as standard and high-quality metal internals, this fork offers riders exceptional longevity with a fantastic service life. This means that a full service is only required approximately every 200 riding hours, so you can benefit from high-performance front-end suspension for longer. This makes it a great choice of upgrade for riders who want smoother and more dependable shock absorption wherever their ride takes them.
Fit for use with larger wheels and tyres up to 28c, this carbon-made rim brake is lightweight without compromising on leverage or strength to bring your speed down and your wheels to a halt. Streamlined and equipped with the AeroLink arm and a four-position quick release setup, it works gives a fearless and flawless performance as part of the SRAM RED eTap AXS groupset.
The premium road shoe in Gaerne's range, the Carbon G. STL Road Cycling Shoes come to life in the lung-busting speed and intensity of road races and during the most challenging training sessions. The lightweight microfibre upper wraps your foot snugly to provides excellent support when pedalling. Laser-perforations allow your feet to breathe and they contribute to maintaining a stable micro-climate inside. The Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 has evolved to improve foot support and the anti-slip treatment prevents heel lift when you're pedalling. The heel cup works alongside the Tarsal Support System 1.0. Standing for "Tarsal Support System", this maintains the ideal foot position within the shoe, allowing for an efficient pedal stroke and unmatched power transmission. You also benefit from the EPS Comfort insole. The anatomical shape offers support and comfort, while perforations are used to regulate temperature. Gaerne EPS Carbon 12.0 Sole Made from Carbon Fibre, the Gaerne EPS Carbon 12.0 Sole is both super-light and super-thin. And yet it rates 12 out of 12 on Gaerne's stiffness scale. This provides superb foot stability on the bike and ensures all your hard-won watts are transferred to the pedals. The slim sole also keeps your foot closer to the pedal axle, delivering a more natural and efficient pedal stroke. Compared to the previous generation, this sole unit now has 9mm more cleat adjustment, letting you get your cleat position just right. Four-air vents guarantee excellent airflow to the foot and anti-slip inserts at the toe and an interchangeable pad in the rear makes it easier to walk when you're off the bike. BOA Dial Brilliance To customise the fit and feel of the shoes, you'll enjoy the use of the proven Boa Li2 system. This system allows precise adjustment and a uniform fit across the foot while removing any pressure points. Twist. Adjust. Ride. And because the 'lacing' is so minimal, it allows for greater air circulation and hence greater comfort. Boa Technology also guarantees the reels and the cables of the BOA closing system for the entire useful life of the product. The BOA dials work with the InFit Closure System. This gives a total of eight fixing zones through which the Boa laces run. This ensures a smooth application of pressure, spread across your whole foot. Cleat Guidance These Road Shoes are compatible with road bike pedal systems that use cleats with 3-bolt standards, such as: Look Delta and Keo, Shimano SPD-SL, Speedplay Light Action, Zero, X-Series (via 3-hole adapter plate), Campagnolo Pro-Fit, Mavic Zxellium, Time Iclic/Xpresso and Time Impact.
The Carbon G. SNX Shoes are Gaerne's premium off-road cycling shoes. So whether you get your kicks from fast and technical XC trail loops, the crunchy fun of gravel rides or the lung-busting efforts of an hour of cyclocross, these are the shoes for you. A lightweight microfibre upper provides the snug and supple fit you need for a comfortable ride. Laser perforations also increase ventilation, improving breathability and maintaining a stable micro-climate inside. Anti-abrasion zones also boost durability when taking on tough terrain. Firm Foot Support The Carbon G. SNX Shoes offer impressive support for your foot during the whole pedal stroke. This is in no small part thanks to the combination of Gaerne's Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 and Tarsal Support System 1.0. The Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 provides firm support across the heel area and an anti-slip treatment prevents heel lift. This is complemented by the Tarsal Support System 1.0, which maintains the ideal foot position within the shoe. Together they allow for an efficient pedal stroke and unmatched power transmission. You also benefit from the EPS Comfort insole. The anatomical shape offers support and comfort, while perforations are used to regulate temperature. EPS Carbon Power MTB Sole 10.0 Combining Gaerne's proven Carbon sole technology with Michelin's grip know-how, the EPS Carbon Power MTB Sole 10.0 gives smooth, efficient power transfer on the bike and confident traction over any terrain. The sole unit uses carbon fibre to achieve 10 out of 12 on the Gaerne stiffness rating, ensuring optimal power transfer. However, there's also some tuned flexibility to soak up small bump vibrations and give excellent walkability off the bike. The Michelin rubber tread affords excellent traction and it's durable too. The wide tread pattern sheds mud well and toe studs can be added should you be facing particularly muddy run-ups - ideal for winter cyclocross races. BOA Li2 Precision Fit With 2 BOA Li2 dials, the Carbon G. SNX Shoes can be adjusted effortlessly to your preference. The two low-profile dials allow separate adjustments to the upper and lower part of your foot, increasing comfort and security when pedalling. Twist. Adjust. Ride. With slim lacing, air circulation to the feet is also uncompromised and hence greater comfort in warm weather. Boa Technology also guarantees the reels and the cables of the BOA closing system for the entire useful life of the product. The BOA dials work with the InFit Closure System. This gives a total of six fixing zones through which the Boa laces run. This ensures a smooth application of pressure, spread across your whole foot. Cleat Guidance These shoes are compatible with MTB pedal systems, which use the 2-bolt cleat standard (SPD standard), e.g.: Shimano SPD, Time ATAC, CrankBrothers, CrankBrothers Race, Look MTB, Xtreme MTB, Wellgo MTB, Ritchey MTB.
From the hard miles of endurance training to the leg-screaming efforts of intervals to the thrills and spills of bunch racing, the Carbon G.Fuga Cycling Shoes have been created to deliver the finest level of pedalling performance. A microfibre upper gives the Carbon G.Fuga a smooth, foot-wrapping finish, delivering comfort on rides both long and short. Ventilation across the upper also adds cooling and improves breathability - perfect for warm weather and the high-paced efforts of racing. Firm Foot Support The Carbon G.Fuga offer impressive support for your foot during the whole pedal stroke. This is in no small part thanks to the combination of Gaerne's Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 and Tarsal Support System 1.0. The Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 provides firm support across the heel area and an anti-slip treatment prevents heel lift. This is complemented by the Tarsal Support System 1.0, which maintains the ideal foot position within the shoe. Together they allow for an efficient pedal stroke and unmatched power transmission. EPS Carbon Power Sole 10.0 The EPS Carbon Power Sole 10.0 uses a Carbon Fibre make-up to give you rapid power transfer. Rated 10 out of 12 for pedalling stiffness and yet ultra-thin, the sole allows your foot to sit closer to the pedal for a natural pedal stroke and excellent power transfer with minimal loss of energy. Foot stability is also optimised thanks to specific support in the plantar arch area, providing an unrivalled pedalling platform for smooth power delivery to the pedals. Five air vents turbo-charge the airflow to your foot while an anti-slip toe and interchangeable rear pad make walking more safe and secure. BOA L6 Z Dial Adjustment A precision fit is made impressively quick and simple via the twin BOA L6 Z dials. A twist of either dial will customise the pressure and fit to your exact liking, ensuring cycling comfort whatever the situation. Rubberised grips also make it easy to operate the dials even on the go. And with slim laces, there's no disruption to airflow to the foot - ideal for warmer weather. Cleat Guidance These Road Shoes are compatible with road bike pedal systems that use cleats with 3-bolt standards, such as: Look Delta and Keo, Shimano SPD-SL, Speedplay Light Action, Zero, X-Series (via 3-hole adapter plate), Campagnolo Pro-Fit, Mavic Zxellium, Time Iclic/Xpresso and Time Impact.
When you're focused on pure road racing performance, the Carbon G.STL Cycling Shoes are a natural choice. From launching race-winning attacks on steep climbs to tough threshold efforts in training, their combination of precise fit and stiff sole delivers incredible peddling performance. A lightweight and highly vented microfibre upper offers a snug but supple fit, supporting your foot throughout the pedal stroke. Meanwhile, the Anatomic Heel Cup 1.0 provides unbending support across the heel area and an anti-slip treatment prevents heel lift. Gaerne's Tarsal Support System 1.0. works with the Heel Cup System, and maintains the ideal foot position within the shoe, allowing for an efficient pedal stroke and unmatched power transmission. You also benefit from the EPS Comfort insole. The anatomical shape offers support and comfort, while perforations are used to regulate temperature. Gaerne EPS Carbon 12.0 Sole Ultra-light. Ultra-thin. Ultra-Stiff. The Gaerne EPS Carbon 12.0 Sole is their top-of-the-line sole unit, offering unrivalled pedalling power transfer and efficiency. Rated 12 out of 12 on the Gaerne stiffness scale it delivers maximum watts for rapid accelerations and maintaining high speeds. The slim sole also keeps your foot closer to the pedal axle, delivering a more natural and efficient pedal stroke. Compared to the previous generation, this sole unit now has 9mm more cleat adjustment, letting you get your cleat position just right. Four-air vents also guarantee excellent airflow to the foot and anti-slip inserts at the toe and an interchangeable pad in the rear makes it easier to walk when you're off the bike. BOA Li2 Precision Fit With 2 BOA Li2 dials, the Carbon G.STL can be adjusted effortlessly to your preference. The two low-profile dials allow separate adjustments to the upper and lower part of your foot, increasing comfort and security when pedalling. Twist. Adjust. Ride. With slim lacing, air circulation to the feet is also uncompromised and hence greater comfort in warm weather. Boa Technology also guarantees the reels and the cables of the BOA closing system for the entire useful life of the product. The BOA dials work with the InFit Closure System. This gives a total of six fixing zones through which the Boa laces run. This ensures a smooth application of pressure, spread across your whole foot. Cleat Guidance These Road Shoes are compatible with road bike pedal systems that use cleats with 3-bolt standards, such as: Look Delta and Keo, Shimano SPD-SL, Speedplay Light Action, Zero, X-Series (via 3-hole adapter plate), Campagnolo Pro-Fit, Mavic Zxellium, Time Iclic/Xpresso and Time Impact.
Made from soft perforated microfibre to the upper, the Volata Carbon Road Shoes mould to the foot and offer excellent breathability to provide comfort from first pedal stroke to the last. An integrated heel cup, with anti-tendinitis shape and heel grip, holds the foot stable throughout the pedal stroke, ensuring a smooth application of power to the pedals. A 'Comfort-Fit' tongue is anatomically shaped for a perfect fit and features a high-tech cushioned layer for incredible comfort. Inside, the 'Transpiration Insole', featuring micro-perforations and tarsal support, create a perfect micro-climate and ensure your foot is supported in just the right position for a smooth pedal stroke. Next comes the BOA IP1 dial closure system. The micro-adjust dial and stainless steel cables allow a quick and precise adjustment across the whole of the foot, ensuring no pressure points whatsoever - just the perfect fit every time. With no straps or laces, ventilation is also optimised across the front of the foot. EPS Light Weight Full Carbon Sole 12.0 Every watt you've sweated and suffered to gain in training is transferred to the pedals thanks to the super-stiff EPS Light Weight Full Carbon Sole 12.0 - the 12.0 signifying it registers 12 out of 12 on Gaerne's stiffness scale. Not only is this sole stiff, but it's also incredibly light so no extra weight to carry uphill and it's ultra-thin too, delivering the most natural pedal stroke possible. Foot stability is also optimised thanks to specific support in the plantar arch area, providing an unrivalled pedalling platform for instantaneous power transfer. Cleat Guidance These Road Shoes are compatible with road bike pedal systems that use cleats with 3-bolt standards, such as: Look Delta and Keo, Shimano SPD-SL, Speedplay Light Action, Zero, X-Series (via 3-hole adapter plate), Campagnolo Pro-Fit, Mavic Zxellium, Time Iclic/Xpresso and Time Impact.