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Five cool things coming soon from Pearson, Pro, Muc-Off, Tacx and Useeme

Another smorgasbord of new kit, techy bits and bikes that we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

With those temperatures set to plunge in the UK this week, we'll be keeping an eye on the forecast to see just what tyre size we'll be needing to ride to the office without the risk of taking a tumble! Here's some of that kit we'll be using while riding through the ice and snow, assuming it comes to the south west...

Pearson AllModCons

£1,400

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The AllModCons from Pearson is supposed to do what it says on the tin... i.e. tackle a bit of everything thanks to a stable geometry and wide tyre clearance, yet it still has performance credentials thanks to the 30mm deep Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels and Shimano 105 groupsets. A triple butted aluminium frame is paired with a full carbon fork, and the brakes are TRP's Spyre C cable pull discs. There's plenty going on with the colourway, and the bike comes with 25mm Continental Ultra Sport tyres with room for something wider. Does it fit the bill as a good value do-everything roadie? Check back for Stu Kerton's review soon. 
pearsoncycles.co.uk

Tacx Neo 2 smart trainer

£1,199

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The long-awaited update to the Tax Neo is here, and Tacx claim the sequel is even quieter and more powerful than the last. max power output is a huge 2200 watts, and they say the power accuracy is +/-1%. it even changes colour based on your training intensity so you can better control your efforts. It has thru-axle capability out of the box now with an adaptor supplied, and you can simulate gradients of up to a whopping 25%. Is it the ultimate direct drive on the market once more? Dave Atkinson will be telling us if he thinks as much in his full test report soon. 
zyrofisher.co.uk

Useeme Bicycle Indicator Wristbands

£61.68

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Cycling products with indicators have been met with their their fair share of cynicism and eyeball rolls on road.cc in the past, but these little gadgets look like they could genuinely be useful. The wristbands detect your hand signals and light up automatically with flashing LEDs, so your thumbs will stick out like a sore... thumb. You also get a carrying pouch and a double-headed micro USB charging cable included. At over £60 for the pair though, are they really worth the investment for some extra illumination while sticking your arm out? Stu will be telling us if he thinks so in his review soon. 
useeme.bike

Pro Griffon Gel Saddle

£99.99

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The latest version of Pro's Griffon is recommended for a less flexible body geometry with a more rounded shape, and has lightweight EVA padding infused plus a smooth PU material on the upper to minimise friction with cycling shorts. You can also mount a whole host of Pro accessories to the back such as their camera mount and fenders, and it's made out of lightweight carbon reinforced polymer with an in-moulded construction. Is it the perfect perch for Steve Williams? Check back for his verdict soon. 
freewheel.co.uk

Muc-Off Sweat Protect

£9.99

Muc-Off Sweat Protect

Muc-Off seem to have a solution for everything nowadays, and this solution has been made specifically for cleaning your indoor trainer or gym equipment. As those of us who train indoors will know the sweat can get particularly salty, and Muc-Off say the Sweat Protect's protective anti-corrosive layer solves the problem by keeping the harmful effects of moisture and sweat at bay - it even works on equipment that's already rusty and corroded, they claim. The protection lasts up to three months, and Muc-Off's Integral tracer dye also helps you to make an accurate application to ensure complete protection. Has it protected Mike Stenning's gear adequately? Find out in his review early next month...
muc-off.com

For all road.cc's latest test reports, head over to our reviews section. If you want some more advice before splashing the cash, check out our buyer's guides. 

Arriving at road.cc in 2017 via 220 Triathlon Magazine, Jack dipped his toe in most jobs on the site and over at eBikeTips before being named the new editor of road.cc in 2020, much to his surprise. His cycling life began during his students days, when he cobbled together a few hundred quid off the back of a hard winter selling hats (long story) and bought his first road bike - a Trek 1.1 that was quickly relegated to winter steed, before it was sadly pinched a few years later. Creatively replacing it with a Trek 1.2, Jack mostly rides this bike around local cycle paths nowadays, but when he wants to get the racer out and be competitive his preferred events are time trials, sportives, triathlons and pogo sticking - the latter being another long story.  

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exilegareth | 5 years ago
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So the turbo changes colour depending on how hard I pedal? 

I know, it's pantomime season. Help me out kids. 

 

"It's behind you!"

 

What use is a turbo that changes coour behind me? 

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fukawitribe replied to exilegareth | 5 years ago
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exilegareth wrote:

So the turbo changes colour depending on how hard I pedal? 

I know, it's pantomime season. Help me out kids. 

 

"It's behind you!"

 

What use is a turbo that changes coour behind me? 

..because you can see the colour on the floor under the bike - unless you have a perfect black body floor or a particularly massive object just behind the trainer.

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bigbiker101 | 5 years ago
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On the ball as always Road.CC Neo 2 was launched in November

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David Arthur @d... replied to bigbiker101 | 5 years ago
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bigbiker101 wrote:

On the ball as always Road.CC Neo 2 was launched in November

Do you think all new products are available immediately after they are announced? Or do you think it's sometimes a little wait between launch and actual availability?

https://road.cc/content/tech-news/252568-most-exciting-new-products-you-...

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WashoutWheeler replied to David Arthur @davearthur | 5 years ago
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David Arthur @davearthur wrote:
bigbiker101 wrote:

On the ball as always Road.CC Neo 2 was launched in November

Do you think all new products are available immediately after they are announced? Or do you think it's sometimes a little wait between launch and actual availability? https://road.cc/content/tech-news/252568-most-exciting-new-products-you-...

 

I think it has more to do with some clever dick wanting to show the rest of us how clever they are! Got a gold star and two ticks for that breaking news!

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Kendalred | 5 years ago
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Surely the best bike indicators would be designed so that you wouldn't need to take your hands off the bars?

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Kendalred | 5 years ago
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Surely the best bike indicators would be designed so that you wouldn't need to take your hands off the bars?

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RobD | 5 years ago
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The trouble with those wrist strap indicators etc is that there are much cheaper and simpler alternatives that are almost as good. The Halfords high vis straps that they're selling for £1 a pair at the moment, one on in wrist will make your signalling pretty clear, and also double up as extra side visibility when your hands are back on the bars. 

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jh27 replied to RobD | 5 years ago
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RobD wrote:

The trouble with those wrist strap indicators etc is that there are much cheaper and simpler alternatives that are almost as good. The Halfords high vis straps that they're selling for £1 a pair at the moment, one on in wrist will make your signalling pretty clear, and also double up as extra side visibility when your hands are back on the bars. 

 

Having something that is illuminated (especially if it is indicator coloured) is useful.  High vis wristbands are all well and good, but in the dark, they'll only be much good to people who are shining light on you (generally those behind).  Still I imagine £60 is a little steep - and most of the cost is probably from the smart electronics, probably better to have something simpler that is always on.

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