Shimano XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD ShoesFrom weekend mountain bike and cyclocross races to smashing post-work XC trails, the Shimano XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD Shoes, with technology trickled down from top-tier shoes, offer outstanding comfort and performance for off-road riding.Whether you're taking on the up and down rollercoaster trails of cross country mountain biking or testing your fitness in a lung-bursting cyclocross race, the XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD Shoes bring you premium-level performance at an accessible price point. For racers and keen off-road riders on a smaller budget, they're a brilliant choice.S-Phyre TechnologyThe design of the XC5 shoes makes use of Shimano's S-Phyre philosophy and features, as first seen on their premium cross-country race shoes. It starts with the foot-wrapping upper, offering a snug fit that provides a supportive pedalling platform and removes hot spots. Made with a durable synthetic material, this supple upper is incredibly light and highly breathable too, perfect for warmer weather and challenging hill climbs.The upper construction is also integrated with the sole unit, as first seen on the S-PHYRE XC902, offering extra support and stability during hard off-road efforts.Power to the PedalsWith their glass-fibre reinforced midsole, the XC5 balance the need for optimal pedalling efficiency with value for money. Rated 6 out of 12 on Shimano's stiffness scale, this sole unit gets your hard-won watts to the pedals but with enough flex to take the buzz out of rough trails. A low stack height gets your foot closer to the pedal axle, improving efficiency and foot support still further.Shimano's ULTREAD™ compound also features. This sticky rubber sole, in combination with the grippy tread and lug pattern, provides a firm grip when you're off the bike and running loose and muddy terrain. You can also fit Severe Condition Spikes (not supplied), just right for the muddiest of MTB and cyclocross races.BOA® L6 skeleton dialLow-profile, light in weight and offering precise adjustment, the BOA® L6 skeleton dial lets you quickly and easily get the fit, feel and security of the shoes just to your liking. It's also easy to make adjustments on the go - tighten them up for a final sprint - loosen them off as your feet swell in the heat.Cleat GuidanceThese MTB shoes are compatible with MTB pedal systems, which use cleats with SPD standard (2-bolt standard), e.g.: Shimano SPD, Time ATAC, CrankBrothers, CrankBrothers Race, Look MTB, Xtreme MTB, Wellgo MTB, Ritchey MTB.Features:Optimized upper pattern to maximise foot support and ventilationSurround wrapping upper structure reduces overlap, providing a glove-like fit and eliminating hot-spotsLow stack height midsole helps stabilize foot, maximizes power transfer and efficiencyBOA® L6 skeleton dial for quick and precise micro-adjustmentBrand new sole construction, based on the S-PHYRE XC902Shimano ULTREAD™ compound for maximum grip and durabilityOptimised stud pattern to avoid mud stackingGlass fibre reinforced midsole for power transferStiffness rating: 6/12Compatible with Severe Condition Spikes (SMSHXC902MSKL01000)(not supplied)Weight: 300g (size 42)2-bolt cleat compatible (cleats not supplied)Buy Shimano Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Shimano XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD ShoesFrom weekend mountain bike and cyclocross races to smashing post-work XC trails, the Shimano XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD Shoes, with technology trickled down from top-tier shoes, offer outstanding comfort and performance for off-road riding.Whether you're taking on the up and down rollercoaster trails of cross country mountain biking or testing your fitness in a lung-bursting cyclocross race, the XC5 (XC502) MTB SPD Shoes bring you premium-level performance at an accessible price point. For racers and keen off-road riders on a smaller budget, they're a brilliant choice.S-Phyre TechnologyThe design of the XC5 shoes makes use of Shimano's S-Phyre philosophy and features, as first seen on their premium cross-country race shoes. It starts with the foot-wrapping upper, offering a snug fit that provides a supportive pedalling platform and removes hot spots. Made with a durable synthetic material, this supple upper is incredibly light and highly breathable too, perfect for warmer weather and challenging hill climbs.The upper construction is also integrated with the sole unit, as first seen on the S-PHYRE XC902, offering extra support and stability during hard off-road efforts.Power to the PedalsWith their glass-fibre reinforced midsole, the XC5 balance the need for optimal pedalling efficiency with value for money. Rated 6 out of 12 on Shimano's stiffness scale, this sole unit gets your hard-won watts to the pedals but with enough flex to take the buzz out of rough trails. A low stack height gets your foot closer to the pedal axle, improving efficiency and foot support still further.Shimano's ULTREAD™ compound also features. This sticky rubber sole, in combination with the grippy tread and lug pattern, provides a firm grip when you're off the bike and running loose and muddy terrain. You can also fit Severe Condition Spikes (not supplied), just right for the muddiest of MTB and cyclocross races.BOA® L6 skeleton dialLow-profile, light in weight and offering precise adjustment, the BOA® L6 skeleton dial lets you quickly and easily get the fit, feel and security of the shoes just to your liking. It's also easy to make adjustments on the go - tighten them up for a final sprint - loosen them off as your feet swell in the heat.Cleat GuidanceThese MTB shoes are compatible with MTB pedal systems, which use cleats with SPD standard (2-bolt standard), e.g.: Shimano SPD, Time ATAC, CrankBrothers, CrankBrothers Race, Look MTB, Xtreme MTB, Wellgo MTB, Ritchey MTB.Features:Optimized upper pattern to maximise foot support and ventilationSurround wrapping upper structure reduces overlap, providing a glove-like fit and eliminating hot-spotsLow stack height midsole helps stabilize foot, maximizes power transfer and efficiencyBOA® L6 skeleton dial for quick and precise micro-adjustmentBrand new sole construction, based on the S-PHYRE XC902Shimano ULTREAD™ compound for maximum grip and durabilityOptimised stud pattern to avoid mud stackingGlass fibre reinforced midsole for power transferStiffness rating: 6/12Compatible with Severe Condition Spikes (SMSHXC902MSKL01000)(not supplied)Weight: 300g (size 42)2-bolt cleat compatible (cleats not supplied)Buy Shimano Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Tempo MicroTex Classic Handlebar TapeThe Fizik Tempo MircoTex Classic Handlebar Tape has been designed super-thin for enhanced handling and control when tackling the trails. Incredibly comfortable and grippy, it is also long-lasting due to its MicroText composition. The handlebar tape has a classic leather-like feel and is smooth allowing you to change your grip with ease, mid-ride. FeaturesMaterial: MicroTex constructionThickness: 2mmTexture: Classic touch, perforated and leather-likeBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Tempo Microtex Bondcush Classic Bar TapeBringing you the grip and vibration absorption you need for riding long distances on mixed road types, the Tempo Microtex Bondcush road bike bar tape is the perfect choice for Fizik fans and high mileage riders. It’s made from a polymer foam, a durable Microtex outer layer and at 3mm thick it’s Fizik’s thickest bar tape. Its classic leather-like texture is comfortable with or without gloves and it suits modern and classic bikes.Features: Material: Microtex Padded: Yes Thickness:3mm Classic touch Single or Pair: PairTechnologies: Bondcush: is layered mid-padding polymer foam that aids the absorption of road buzz. Bonded to a Microtex outer layer, this material blend is Fizik's chunkiest option that combines comfort, versatility and durability. It's ideal for tackling all kind of roadsBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Terra M'TX Tacky Bar TapeIf you like to mix it up on your adventure drop bar bike and take the occasional gravel or dirt track, the Terra M'TX Tacky Bar Tape is an excellent option for you. Fizik has given it a non-slip surface, so you can remain in control in wet weather conditions and over rough terrain. 3mm in thickness, this durable tape dampens vibrations when riding over rough surfaces.Features: Material: Microtex Style: Tacky touch Thickness: 3mm Single or Pair: Pair (enough length for all drop bar sizes) Gel or Tape: Tape only Bar Ends Included: Yes Weight: 71g Buy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Vento Solocush Tacky Handlebar TapeExceptional comfort and control, the Vento Solocush Handlebar Tape by Fizik is the ideal addition for riders who need extra grip when riding. Featuring a tacky feel the 2.7mm thick cushioning helps to reduce palm and grip pain while providing a firm hold on challenging terrains.Features:Gel or Tape: TapeThickness: 2.7mmFinish: TackyBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Tempo M'TX Soft Bar TapeBringing breathable comfort to every ride, this Microtex-structure bar tape ensures a reliable grip from its ultra-thin make-up. Patterned with dots of varying sizes to allow air to flow through and enhance the padded, leather-type feel, this tape keeps you composed and in control of your bars. Grippy and soft where it needs to be, this Tempo roll comes with a pair of Fizik-logo end plugs to give a neat finish to your steering setup. Features: Material: Microtex Thickness: 3mm Grip Feel: Soft TouchBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Vento Microtex Tacky Bar Tape (2mm)Featuring a 2mm Microtex construction, this high-quality handlebar tape is the thinnest option available from Fizik for pin-sharp handling and control. Engineered for the demands of road racing, this model is part of the Vento series that's designed in collaboration with professional cyclists for maximum performance on your ride. Thanks to its tacky finish, it's also equipped with a sticky non-slip surface with a raised texture for excellent grip in all conditions. Coming complete with a wide range of eye-catching bi-colour options to choose from, this is a great choice of upgrade for increased comfort, reliability and style as you race for the podium. Features: Material: Microtex Finish: Tacky tape Use: Road Thickness: 2mm Length: 2350mm Single or Pair: Pair Weight: 38.7g (each)Technologies: Vento: Racing series designed in collaboration with professional cyclists.Manufacturer's Part Numbers: BT15A00042 Black and Pink BT15A40042 Black and White BT15A50042 Black and Red BT15A30042 Black and Orange BT15A60042 Black and Green BT15A20042 Black and Celeste BT15A10042 Black and YellowBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Argo Vento R3 Mountain Bike SaddleFeaturing a short-nosed design, this saddle is engineered to offer road, cross country (XC) and cyclocross (CX) racing cyclists' greater stability and better weight distribution. Fizik has also equipped this model with a dependable carbon-reinforced nylon shell for maximum strength without adding any unnecessary excess grams to your ride. Another highlight is its K:ium hollow alloy rails, which provide a tough hold to your seatpost as you ride from smooth asphalt roads to mixed gravel terrain conditions. Available in a limited number of special colour editions while stocks last, this is a great choice of upgrade for increased comfort and durability with an eye-catching design.Race Ready Saddle with Central Cut-OutVento Argo's short length allows you to sit further forward without placing undue pressure on sensitive tissues. It also features an ergonomic cut-out that was developed using detailed pressure analysis and input from medical experts. The dropped nose offers support when the pelvis rotates forward to add power or get more aero. The seat is covered in low-profile foam that is reactive and springy, providing a maximum feel and helping to transfer every watt to the road.Features: Shell Material: Carbon-reinforced Nylon Rails Material: K:ium Hollow Alloy Padding: Type 1 Foam Use: Road, Cross Country (XC) and Cyclocross (CX) Size: 265x140mm Rails Size: 7x7mm Height at 75mm Width: 45mm Length from Nose to 75mm Width: 114mm Weight: 213gTechnologies: Argo: A versatile short-nose saddle that encourages stability and relieves pressure on soft tissue area. R3: A combination of a ride-compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell and a Kium hollow rail with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Type 1 Foam: Low profile, reactive and springy for efficient power transfer.Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 70D7SA73A22 Black and Blue 140mm 70D7SA83A22 Black and Bronze 140mm 70D7SA53A22 Black and Celeste 140mm 70D7SA43A22 Black and Green 140mm 70D7SA63A22 Black and Pink 140mm 70D7SA93A22 Black and Red 140mm 70D7SA33A22 Black and White 140mmBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Antares R3 Colour Edition SaddleThis limited edition road bike saddle features a hard-wearing microtex cover that's ready for wherever your road journey takes you. Fizik has also kitted it out with a carbon thermoplastic composite shell, which delivers an excellent balance of comfort, low weight and flexibility, making it ideal for transferring all of your leg power to your pedals. Thanks to its shell's Wing Flex technology, this model benefits from additional flexibility along its edges where your inner thighs make contact with the saddle. This extra flexibility means you can achieve a full range of leg movement in a wider range of positions. Another highlight is its K:ium alloy rails, which provide a strong and secure hold to your seatpost so you can stay in full control as you clock up the miles. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of the Arione saddle, this limited colour version adds some extra style to your ride with its eye-catching design.Antares R1 is for The Chameleon: Medium SpineIf you have an intermediate degree of spinal flexibility (approximately 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders' width apart), you are a chameleon. Your degree of spinal flexibility helps you so far, before you need to rotate your pelvis slightly to achieve fully the performance position.You will benefit from the increased width and slight curvature of the Antares shape.Features: Cover Material: Microtex Shell Material: Carbon Thermoplastic Composite with Wing Flex Rails Material: K:ium Alloy Thigh Glides: Microtex Use: Road Size: Large: 275x152mm Integrated Clip System: Yes Weight: 205gTechnologies: Integrated Clip System: The Integrated Clip System (ICS) is an integrated interface in the saddle's base to allow quick attachment and removal of ICS accessories such as the Fi'zi:k saddle Pa:k and Blin:k light. It is a clean, easy, fast and secure attachment that does not require any tools. K:ium Rails: K:ium is a Fizik proprietary rail formulation. It's the combination of a particular metal alloy, a specific tubular design and a special finishing process that increases fatigue performance on the rail surface. Fact: 8% weight reduction compared to solid titanium. K:ium features a high strength-to-weight ratio grade and high corrosion resistance. Wing Flex Technology: Wing Flex shell has engineered flexibility along the edges where the inner thighs contact the saddle. By allowing this area to flex, the rider can achieve a full range of leg movement in a wide range of riding positions. Wing Flex allows the saddle to adapt to the rider rather than the rider having to get used to the saddle.Manufacturer's Part Number: 74B1SWSA69653 Black/Green L Large 152mmBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Aliante R3 Colour Edition SaddleFeaturing a thermo-welded microtex cover, this limited-edition road bike saddle offers excellent durability as you clock up the miles. Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of the Arione saddle, this colour edition model adds a splash of colour and style to complement your ride. Fizik has also equipped it with a composite carbon with co-injected nylon shell, which includes a Twin Flex sweet spot at the centre. This means you'll benefit from its fantastic comfort, low weight and flexibility as you transfer all your leg power to your pedals. Another highlight is its K:ium alloy rails, which use a specific tubular design and a special finishing process to deliver a high strength to weight ratio, while also protecting against corrosion.Fizik launched the first Aliante in 1999. During the intervening fifteen years it has become one of the most loved and favoured saddles in the world, by both pros and enthusiasts alike.Aliante R3 is for The Bull: Rigid SpineIf you have a relatively low degree of spinal flexibility (more than 90 degrees between your straight legs and back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders' width apart), you are a Bull. Your degree of Spinal flexibility will top out quite quickly when attempting to adopt the performance position. For this reason, you will rotate your pelvis fully.Features: Cover Material: Thermo-welded Microtex Shell Material: Composite Carbon with co-injected Nylon (Twin Flex sweet spot at the centre) Rails Material: K:ium Alloy Use: Road Size: Large: 265x152mm Integrated Clip System: Yes Gender: Men's Scuff guards on either side towards rear of saddle Weight: 220gTechnologies: Integrated Clip System: The Integrated Clip System (ICS) is an integrated interface in the saddle's base to allow quick attachment and removal of ICS accessories such as the Fi'zi:k saddle Pa:k and Blin:k light. It is a clean, easy, fast and secure attachment that does not require any tools. K:ium Rails: K:ium is a Fizik proprietary rail formulation. It's the combination of a particular metal alloy, a specific tubular design and a special finishing process that increases fatigue performance on the rail surface. Fact: 8% weight reduction compared to solid titanium. K:ium features a high strength-to-weight ratio grade and high corrosion resistance.Manufacturer's Part Number: 74B2SWSA39653 Black/Green L Large 152mmBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Fizik Arione R3 Colour Edition SaddleBoasting a microtex cover with an eye-catching coloured top, this limited edition saddle offers fantastic durability and style to complement your road bike. Ready for racing, its carbon thermoplastic composite shell also provides a comfortable and supportive platform without adding any unnecessary excess weight. Fizik has also equipped its shell with its renowned Wing Flex technology for increased flexibility along its edges where your inner thighs contact the saddle. As a result, it allows you to achieve a full range of leg movement in a wide range of riding positions, so you can really put your power down when needed. Coming complete with K:ium alloy rails holding you firmly to your seatpost, this is a great choice of upgrade for dependable performance, mile after mile.Arione R3 is for The Snake: Flexible SpineIf you are very spinally flexible (far less than 90 degrees between your straight legs and your back when bending over as far as you can, keeping your legs straight a shoulders' width apart), you are a Snake. You achieve the performance position using your spinal flexibility alone, not rotating your pelvis at all. You will like the flat, narrow and long shape of the Arione.Features: Cover Material: Microtex Shell Material: Carbon Thermoplastic Composite with Wing Flex Rails Material: K:ium Alloy Thigh Glides: Microtex Use: Road Size: Large: 275x152mm Integrated Clip System: Yes Weight: 205gTechnologies: Integrated Clip System: The Integrated Clip System (ICS) is an integrated interface in the saddle's base to allow quick attachment and removal of ICS accessories such as the Fi'zi:k saddle Pa:k and Blin:k light. It is a clean, easy, fast and secure attachment that does not require any tools. K:ium Rails: K:ium is a Fizik proprietary rail formulation. It's the combination of a particular metal alloy, a specific tubular design and a special finishing process that increases fatigue performance on the rail surface. Fact: 8% weight reduction compared to solid titanium. K:ium features a high strength-to-weight ratio grade and high corrosion resistance. Wing Flex Technology: Wing Flex shell has engineered flexibility along the edges where the inner thighs contact the saddle. By allowing this area to flex, the rider can achieve a full range of leg movement in a wide range of riding positions. Wing Flex allows the saddle to adapt to the rider rather than the rider having to get used to the saddle.Manufacturer's Part Number: 74B0SWSA79653 Black/Green L Large 152mmBuy Fizik Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.