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New Arrivals – February 12, 2003Edited by John Stevenson Got Tech? Send press releases, news, and tech questions to the Cyclingnews tech-heads. Welcome to New Arrivals, a section showcasing the latest equipment that's landed on the Cyclingnews tech desk. Look out for reviews over the next few months when we've clocked up some saddle time with this stuff.
Descente Element jacketMade from three-layer Element Tri-Comp, Decente's Element winter jacket is waterproof, breathable, lightweight and stretchable, according to the maker. Features include a reflective zipper with draft flap; extra long, tapered sleeves that don't billow in the wind, fleece-lined collar with zipper hood; vented back; reflective trim tape and shoulder chevrons; and two back pockets. RRP: US$130
Glowbag Grand TriangNeed to get seen? British company Glowbag's Grand Triang is a convertible shoulder bag-cum-rucksack in trendy 'record bag' stylee, with a reflective logo and a couple of gert big slabs of retro-reflective fabric so taxi drivers and their ilk can see you in the dark. (We won't be cynical and suggest it'll just give them something to aim for.) A laptop fits comfortably in the padded main compartment, which also has a waterproof protective flap, and there's a zip-up outer pocket for all your other stuff. RRP: UK£40
Squirt lubeSquirt is a new wax-based chain lube, developed in South Africa by Greenwall Imports. "Our aim was to develop a lube that will last and not pick up dust and sand and won't form a grinding paste on a pitch-black chain," Greenwall's Hennie Scheepers told Cyclingnews. "We approached South Africa's largest petroleum and lubrication producer to develop a product for us. Testing took place first in the laboratory and then in the field over a period of six months. Fritz Pienaar, South Africa's three-times-in-a-row MTB champion did most of our field testing." Scheepers claims Squirt doesn't separate or clog and contains an additive that allows it to withstand extreme pressures over long lubrication intervals.
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