Freedom

Freedom can be found through the WTB channels of distribution.


Track grips
"Tunnel Top"

colour: baby blue, yellow and black

Micro Knurl Knobs, 175mm Track Grip


"Saddles"

Rely

The Rely shares the same memory padding, relief window and relief channel that makes the Relax such a great saddle yet uses a lighter weight shell and accommodates longer rides with its narrower body.

Versatile, Mid-Range Ergonomic Model, Full-Length Centerline Relief with Stepped Padding, Supple Nylon Shell for Maximum Comfort

for commuter, Touring, and hybrid

Urbane Relief

Transcending the principle of form following function, the Urbane Relief boasts big comfort on a sleek, performance oriented body. The Urbane’s stitchless technology prevents moisture from seeping into the pad set, ruining the shape of the saddle. The Relief Window, Centerline Channel, Dual Compound Base, and Gel Pad Sets (on Deluxe versions) make this saddle one of the most competitive comfort oriented performance saddles on the market.

Stitchless Fluid Barrier, Dual Compound Base, Embossed

267mm x 169mm

475g

Racine

The Racine’s whale tale shape helps to boost power output by supporting the rider’s sit bones in a position that helps to leverage full energy output. The tapered side wings were designed to prevent leg-saddle contact while riding.

Sleek Design with Firm Padding, Narrow Nose with Mid-Width Rear, Satin Steel Rails

 275mm x 169mm
475g

Ryder

A unique padded drop nose and contoured rear panels provides the rider with added ease for multiple pedaling positions – perfect for the urban decent or ascent. The Ryder is not just another performance saddle. It is also designed to provide ergonomic integrity to those who seek speed, style and overall function

Performance Model, Mid-Depth Padding with Contoured Nose, Comfortable, Flat and Supportive, Satin Steel Rails

265mm x140mm 3209

 for more information call 021-5371115

CHUB Review

The CHUB HUB Review

I’ve always been a tech head and in searching for new upgrades to my ride nothing really struck as particularly innovative as the Chub Hub. So – after careful negotiation with the significant other on how this particular piece of technology would dramatically improve <our> relationship and increase my fitness level, yadda yadda … I was able to go purchase one – just in time for the Mt. Fuji Hill Climb.
The Chub Hub is BIG.  Everyone asks what’s in there and of course you HAVE to answer (ala Adam Sandler .. you can keep your w… in there!)  HAHA! Or just claim that its actually a ‘mechanical doping’ device. In any case – there is absolutely NOTHING in there – and thats the point. It is just a very large circumference HUB.
Why?  To quote the folks at Hive — “The answer is by increasing flange diameter,and dramatically increasing the torsional stiffness of the hub shell the result is a hub that more efficiently transfers pedal force from the drive side to the non”drive side, increasing wheel strength by reducing spoke stress..” If you want to learn more – just check out the Hive.
I had my LBS (where I bought the hub) lace it up to a Mavic Open and managed to get the completed wheel just in time for the Mt. Fuji Hillclimb.

Prior to the race, I rode from Takao up to Mt. Fuji , so I had a good chance to shake it down. The first thing I noticed was that I pulled to the top of the first hill we hit coming out of  Takao at higher gear (42/17) loaded with a backpack at higher than my ‘normal’ rate. On hard standing climbs at high torque – typical of the lower rpm stuff you encounter on a road fixie – the CHUB definitely felt more solid on the road. It’s like the pedal motion was resulting in pavement transfer rather than wheel slush. I loved it, and my personal mechanic gives it her approval.

The CHUB is definitely an attention grabber. The only issue or complaint I have with this wheel is that the builder chose 3x rather than 2x. The Chub puts lower spoke loading – so you can easily spoke 2x or even radial. And he didn’t put rim plugs in the wheel! besides that – its a perfect build and a fun addition to the ride.