The Syncros Matchbox 9 includes nine essential trailside tools in a compact and very lightweight design to help you remedy most mechanicals and get you back on your bike.Durable 45mm bits and glass fibre reinforced injected casing Silicone sleeve to protect the bits furtherLightweight at only 56gThe Matchbox 9 Multitool provides nothing less than 9 essential bits that will get you out of almost any mechanical issues you may have. The bits are protected by a silicone outer sleeve to keep them away from dust and water. Dimensions: 61x48x10mm.Full list of tools - Hex 2/2.5/3/4/5, Torx T10/T25, Screwdriver PH2/Flat.
The science: L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and plays a significant role in muscle recovery. Many endurance and strength athletes often suffer from muscle fatigue which cannot only hinder optimum performance but delay recovery too. Beat the bonk with L-glutamine L-Glutamine has been unveiled as the ‘everyman’ supplement, holding a use for all athletes and weekend warriors. L- Glutamine is quite common in everyday foods, and our body holds onto stores of it already, so you’re not taking in some un-natural substance, in fact you had it in you all along. The benefits of L Glutamine are similar to other amino acids, in that they offer a ‘reserve supply’ effect, allowing you to carry on stronger for longer, without depleting levels. But how does this relate to cycling? Well, put simply, if you’re on a long endurance ride, you’ll be whittling down your body’s supplies of glutamine, which can leave you vulnerable and weak; we might be talking very slightly here, but that’s what cycling’s all about at elite level: marginal gains. A study published in the journal of “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,” showed the depletion of glutamine stores in the body of endurance cyclists is related to suppression of the immune system. Cyclists who supplement with glutamine can boost their immune system to help prevent illness. Glutamine helps in the healing and building of the muscles used during cycling. Without glutamine, these muscles would take longer to repair after each hard ride. So if you’re always topped up, you’ve got a little less chance of being weak on the bike and hitting the proverbial wall! Beat the bonk. The benefits The more you push your body, the more it requires to recover, and supplementing with Bio-Synergy L-glutamine can be an effective supplement to speed up muscle recovery.
Bio-Synergy L-Glutamine - 90 CapsulesBio-Synergy Performance l-glutamine is an effective performance product designed for anyone taking part in regular exercise based around strength, hypertrophy, endurance and athletic performance. Each tub provides 90x1000mg high strength capsules. Who is Bio-Synergy L-Glutamine for?Glutamine is well documented in research to be beneficial for anyone exercising regularly. Glutamine reduces the risk of overtraining as well as supporting your natural immune defences. How to take Bio-Synergy L-GlutamineTake two capsules three times a day with water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.Features:High strength capsule formulation100% pure l-glutamineIdeal for endurance athletesResearch supportedIdeal for performance athletesBuy Bio-Synergy Nutrition & Training from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Why reducing body fat can improve your performance. Fat burning is often overlooked by endurance athletes and cyclists, but in fact, in the words of James Cracknell "reducing the timber" is one of the critical ingredients in improving performance and getting across the finish line, the reason being that if you are able to reduce the amount of weight that you are carrying, whilst maintaining lean muscle and power output the faster you can go, and if you already have the best bike and lightest kit it is the only variable that you can affect. Chop the wood with Thermogen Whether you cycle to get keep fit, race or for the comradery reducing body fat can be beneficial. There is no doubt that reducing body fat can have significant health benefits and cycling along with Thermogen can achieve this. If however you want to win races, then it is all about reducing weight and maintaining power output, so a reduction in body fat and the associated weight can help you power up even the steepest inclines. The key ingredient in Thermogen is Yerba mate which is a herb traditionally consumed in South America, where it’s known for its energy-boosting properties and antioxidant properties.This was found in a recent Nutrition and Metabolism study investigating yerba mate's fat-burning properties during exercise. In a study, a group of fourteen men and women were recruited to partake in two sessions on an exercise bike. Each time their test on the bike was the same and each time they received a pill one hour before cycling. The participants rode on the bike at increasing intensities every three minutes until they reached the limits of their ability to intake oxygen. The researchers measured performance, to determine how much energy was consumed. Results - both fat burning and the percentage of total energy expenditure that came from fat instead of carbs or protein both increased by 24%, as long as the intensity levels were submaximal, or below seventy percent of VO2 peak. For most people, this intensity would be equivalent to a heart rate of between 150 and 160 beats per minute.
Bio-Synergy Thermogen (120 capsules)Bio-Synergy Thermogen (120 capsules) usea blend of natural ingredients that can assist with a weight management regime. Endurance athletes and cyclists have always sought to maintain a lean body while maintaining power. With Thermogen you can maximise fat burning that can lead to that holy grail of less weight, power maintanence and hence more speed, particularly when the road points upwards. When you have the lightest kit available then reducing body fat could be the edge you need to beat your competitors.The key ingredient in Thermogen is Yerba mate, a herb traditionally consumed in South America, where it’s known for its energy-boosting properties and antioxidant properties. This was found in a recent Nutrition and Metabolism study investigating yerba mate's fat-burning properties during exercise. In a recent study of the effectiveness of this herb both fat burning and the percentage of total energy expenditure that came from fat instead of carbs or protein both increased by 24%, as long as the intensity levels were submaximal, or below seventy percent of VO2 peak. For most people, this intensity would be equivalent to a heart rate of between 150 and 160 beats per minute. This helps maintain leaness as fat is burned which helps support fat loss as you aim for a leaner body and improved power to weight.Features:Thermogen is a unique blend of natural ingredients to support fat loss.Improves fat burningImproves energyIncreases VO2 maxContains yerba mateDaily supplement. Convenient & accurate capsuleBio-Synergy Thermogen Unflavoured Per 2 CapsulesThermogen (mg) 900Bio-Synergy Thermogen IngredientsThermogen Proprietary Herbal Blend (Yeba Mate, Guarana Seed, Kola Nut), Gelatin (capsule shell), Magnesium StearateBuy Bio-Synergy Products from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Eagle™ Technology creates the smoothest, quietest, longest lasting and most efficient drivetrains we’ve ever made. The radical new look and feel of our X-SYNC™ 2 Eagle™ chainring is a direct result of SRAM drivetrain engineers studying the performance and wear characteristics of thousands of X-SYNC™ chainrings. The longer, positive-rake tooth shape has been designed to work perfectly with the new Eagle™ chain to increase chain retention and overall pedalling efficiency, while decreasing friction, noise and wear.Things To Remember:Only Eagle™ drivetrains are system engineered to give every rider the ultimate 1x experience.,The complete Eagle™ system — crankset, chainring, chain, shifter, derailleur and cassette — is designed, tested and proven to deliver the ultimate mountain bike drivetrain.,Only Eagle™ offers the lightest, highest-performing, most durable system our engineers, professional athletes and customers asked for.,Only Eagle™ is capable of revolutionizing the ride for all riders on every kind of terrain.,Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range making you fast on the flats, giving you control on the climbs and unleashing your speed on the descents.Key Features:,X-SYNC™ 2 chainring design increases chain retention, wear life, and reduces friction and noise.,Designed to be used with Eagle™ chainSpecifications:Chainring Size: 30, 32, 34Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD): Direct Mount (DM)Speeds: 12Material (Chainring): SteelColour (Chainring): BlackCompat - Yaw: No ,
Key Features:Material - Aluminium forged head and leg, Composite adjustable foot pad,Weight - 300g,Two-bolt mounting geometry on chainstay only,Including specific mounting bolts,Easy length adjustment,25Kg max load.
Key Features:X-SYNC™ tall, square tooth design provides maximum chain control.Sharp, narrow tooth profile and rounded chamfer edges help manage a deflected chain.Mud-clearing recesses for the inner chain links and rollers.An integral component of the SRAM 1x™ drivetrain.Direct mount.
SRAM's X-Sync 2 chainrings set the standard when the design was first released alongside the XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is now available in this cheaper, more durable steel version. Using the same unique hooked tooth profile that tenaciously holds the chain in place as well as improving durability of the chainring and chain. The new X-Sync 2 Steel Direct Mount Chainring takes this durability one step further with a steel construction that is superior to aluminium in terms of durability for just a small weight penalty. Those who are more obsessed with racking up the winter miles rather than gram counting should take a look at this! Compatible with SRAM GXP, BB30 and DUB cranksets, this version has 6mm offset for use with frames with 135/142mm rear axle spacing.
SRAM's X-Sync 2 chainrings set the standard when the design was first released alongside the XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is now available in this cheaper, more durable steel version. Using the same unique hooked tooth profile that tenaciously holds the chain in place as well as improving durability of the chainring and chain. The new X-Sync 2 Steel Direct Mount Chainring takes this durability one step further with a steel construction that is superior to aluminium in terms of durability for just a small weight penalty. Those who are more obsessed with racking up the winter miles rather than gram counting should take a look at this! Compatible with SRAM GXP, BB30 and DUB cranksets, this version has 3mm offset for use with frames with 148mm Boost rear axle spacing.
SRAM's X-Sync 2 chainrings set the standard when the design was first released alongside the XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is now available in this cheaper, more durable steel version. Using the same unique hooked tooth profile that tenaciously holds the chain in place as well as improving durability of the chainring and chain. The new X-Sync 2 Steel Direct Mount Chainring takes this durability one step further with a steel construction that is superior to aluminium in terms of durability for just a small weight penalty. Those who are more obsessed with racking up the winter miles rather than gram counting should take a look at this! Compatible with SRAM GXP, BB30 and DUB cranksets, this version has 6mm offset for use with frames with 135/142mm rear axle spacing.
SRAM's X-Sync 2 chainrings set the standard when the design was first released alongside the XX1 and X01 Eagle drivetrains and is now available in this cheaper, more durable steel version. Using the same unique hooked tooth profile that tenaciously holds the chain in place as well as improving durability of the chainring and chain. The new X-Sync 2 Steel Direct Mount Chainring takes this durability one step further with a steel construction that is superior to aluminium in terms of durability for just a small weight penalty. Those who are more obsessed with racking up the winter miles rather than gram counting should take a look at this! Compatible with SRAM GXP, BB30 and DUB cranksets, this version has 6mm offset for use with frames with 135/142mm rear axle spacing.