Racers, on the other hand, are more likely to be interested in the "AdiStar XC Race": Thanks to the carbon sole, this bike shoe is ultra-stiff, offers plenty of traction for running sections and, thanks to the patented "Fast Strap System", offers plenty of support without pressure points. At 330g per pair, these shoes are also real lightweights. The same applies to the hydration packs made of ripstop material, which Adidas supplies without a hydration reservoir. While the simple "Hydration Pack 15" still has conventional carrying straps, the other two models are put on like a vest, which ensures that the backpack sits firmly on the back without pressure points.

Because the Adidas-Salomon Group is also managing the distribution of the "adidas Cycling" collection in Switzerland from 2005, Chris Sports no longer acts as the Swiss importer. Inquiries from Switzerland should be directed to the "Mavic-adidas Cycling" agency in Oberaudorf, Germany, which can be reached by telephone via a Swiss number: 041 784 12 74. Incidentally, there are also familiar faces in the Adidas-Mavic sales force for Switzerland: among others, long-time Trek Switzerland employee Vinzenz Winterberg has been hired.