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New Arrivals – March 11, 2004Edited 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.
Campagnolo Ultra 10 chainWith hollow pins and two slots in each side plate, Campagnolo's new Ultra 10 chain is aimed squarely at the weight-conscious end of the market - but then, those are the people running round on Campy Record ten-speed set-ups. Our sample weighs just 266g for the full, as-shipped 114 links - not an immense saving over the 300g or so of a typical chain, but every little helps. The Ultra-10 comes with its own special joining pin and Campagnolo recommends only the HD-Link chain tool be used to join it. More info: www.campagnolo.com
Campagnolo Superlative chain lubricantCampagnolo claims its new Superlative chain lubricant "withstands high temperatures, does not dissolve in water, makes lubricant less frequent and makes the drivetrain run more silently... chain wear is virtually eliminated." We haven't yet been able to test those claims, but we can tell you it comes in a 200ml can with a manual that covers things like getting the lubricant into the links (not on the sideplates) and specifies the wear point at which the chain should be replaced. More info: www.campagnolo.com
Campagnolo HD-Link toolIf you have a Campagnolo Ultra-10 chain, then you need this chain tool, according to Campagnolo. If a certain other component manufacturer did this, they'd be accused of product lock-in, but what Campagnolo fan ever complained about being forced to buy another piece of Vicenza wonderfulness? More info: www.campagnolo.com
Campagnolo HD-LinkOnce a Campagnolo chain has been joined, you're not supposed to open and rejoin it again without using this widget, which basically consists of seven links with two special pins to join them into the existing chain. More info: www.campagnolo.com
Velo VL1133U & VL1139U saddlesTaiwanese seat manufacturer Velo has long been known for inexpensive saddles. Look underneath the seat on just about any bike in the store and if there isn't a well-known name brand on it, chances are you'll find a Velo logo on the hull. Well, Velo is going up in the world with, among other things, these two titanium-railed, lightweight seats. Tipping the scales at around 190g each thanks to titanium rails they're very reminiscent of other minimalist modern saddles. The VL1133U (snappy names aren't yet Velo's forte) has a hole for pressure relief and a very flexible hull, while the VL1139U uses a more conventional shape and contains carbon fiber for a stiffer seat. More info: www.velosaddles.com
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