In future, Nukeproof no longer wants to accept good race placings disappearing into thin air because of a flat tire or a private bike tour turning into a bad experience due to a puncture. The "ARD" system took two years to develop - and the special shape of the tire insert is immediately noticeable. This is designed to protect the rim and tire particularly well, offer good emergency running properties and reduce tire rolling and burping. The weight of a 27.5" wheel is a mere 130 grams; the "ARD" is also available in 29". Incidentally, fitting the insert should be particularly easy.

At tune, the "Porteur" rolls freshly milled back towards the customer. The name says it all, because in combination with a GT 4.0 tune stem, the part carries a Garmin on the top and the Di2 distributor can be parked on the underside. The part is not only compatible with the Garmin Edges, but can also be used with a GoPro or a Lupine with the appropriate adapters. As befits tune, the "porteur" is made of aluminum, CNC milled and quite light at 26 grams.

Cannondale, Specialized and Selle Italia are just some of the companies that Piet von der Velde has worked for in his career. The industry professional is now launching the accessories brand Ere Research from a Swiss location. Initially, tires and saddles will be launched from Baar, targeting the gravel and road bike market. In addition to a lot of tire know-how, the brand impresses with an interesting detail on the saddle: the flex of the saddle cover can be adjusted with a kind of switch, which is intended to give the saddle different characteristics or riding properties.

At 100%, the new Glendale glasses are aimed more at roadies - but the sharp frame will undoubtedly also look good on the nose of mountain bikers. Peter Sagan is a prominent wearer of the new glasses, who looks pretty fast with them. There are a total of seven interchangeable lenses for the lightweight frame, so that you always have the best vision in all conditions - whether on the bike or in other leisure activities.