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Bike Lights

PrincetonTec Yukon HL Bike

The Yukon HL Bike is built for the long haul. This 3-AA, all-LED hybrid combines the long, wide-throw beam characteristics of the Luxeon one-watt LED for night riding along with three Ultrabright LEDs for when a cyclist needs to be seen or when long burn time is more important. Yukon HL Bike eliminates worries of bulbs burning out or breaking--the LEDs are guaranteed to provide a lifetime of light. The Yukon HL Bike includes handlebar and helmet attachments and a 3-AA remote battery pack that attaches to a frame rail or inserts into hydration packs and backpacks.

Burn Time: 8 hours Maxbright (220 ft narrow beam), 120 hours ultrabright (50 ft wide beam)

 

PrincetonTec Yukon Extreme

PrincetonTec Yukon Extreme The compact 8-AA remote battery pack is designed to attach to a frame rail or insert into your hydration pack or backpack. Yukon Extreme Bike's versatility is second to none—it offers users the ability to switch between a piercing high-power Xenon bulb for long-range, high-intensity requirements and three Ultrabright LEDs for when a cyclist needs to be seen or when burn time is more important.

Burn Time: 5 hours Zenon High (360 ft narrow beam), 15 hours Zenon Low (200 ft narrow beam), 100 hours Ultrabright (50 ft wide beam), 200 hours Ultrabright low (30 ft wide beam)

 

PrincetonTec EOS

PrincetonTec EOSThe combination of a one-watt Maxbright LED and Princeton Tec's proprietary optics offers unprecedented brightness and beam smoothness in an ultralight, 3-AAA platform. The Eos is optimal for both localized needs and spotting at a distance. We recognize that different amounts of light are needed for different conditions and situations— that's why we equipped the Eos with three brightness levels and a blinking emergency/signaling mode. The Eos is ready for adventure with its impact-resistant design.


Burn Time:
6 hours high (165 ft narrow beam), 12 hours medium (120 ft narrow beam), 60 hours low (50 ft narrow beam)

 

PrincetonTec Switchback 2

PrincetonTec Switchback 2The Switchback 2 Bike Light from Princeton Tec offers all of the benefits of the Switchback 1 with an extra LED for even greater visibility

  • Made with Heatsink Technology to protect from overheating
  • Regulated LEDs keep the lamp burning at initial brightness for the life of the batteries
  • The focused narrow beam offers excellent illumination for distant areas, perfect for night hiking
  • Multiple modes offer flexibility depending on the brightness you need, and conserving battery life
  • Water resistant
  • 2 Hour Rapid Charge for batteries

PrincetonTec RF6 - tail light

The six Ultrabright LEDs arranged in a unique configuration give the rider the confidence they require in a rear flashing light. With three output modes: constant on, fast flash, and race, the RF6 can be tailored to the riding environment. The RF6 also easily attaches to hydration packs, backpacks, and jersey pockets with its utility clip.

Burn Time: 60 hours high (940 ft wide beam), 40 hours constant on (1,250 ft wide beam), 60 hours fast flash (1,250 ft wide beam)

Running Lights

PrincetonTec Aurora

With its extreme versatility and contemporary design innovations, the Aurora is the perfect choice for trail running, camp set-up, night racing, and emergency signaling situations. Using the adjustable pivoting head, you can shine light where you need it. The three Ultrabright LEDs are configured in a unique triangular configuration to provide an extremely even beam of light that keeps shadows to a minimum. Using the electronically controlled switch system, you can alternate between three levels of light output as well as two blinking emergency signaling modes.

Burn time: 50 hours on high (50 ft wide beam), 110 hours on medium (30 ft wide beam), 160 hours low (20 ft wide beam)

The durable ultralight head strap provides plenty of adjustment for the perfect fit. Weighing less than 80 grams (2.5 oz), the Aurora headlamp is lightweight and compact for increased comfort.

PrincetonTec Scout

PrincetonTec ScoutThe terms ultralight and compact are redefined with the Scout headlamp. Weighing approximately 45 grams (1.5 oz), it’s small enough to fit into your pocket and forget it’s there. The unique hinged lamp housing allows you to direct light where you need it. Or, you can easily detach the light from the head strap for use on your cap, hydration pack strap, belt or other gear. The Scout sports three levels of light output and two emergency signaling modes which are quickly accessed by a single button. Four tiny lithium coin cell batteries keep the Scout ultralight, ensure reliability in extreme cold weather, and pack up to 48 hours of burn time.

Burn time: 24 hours on high (50 ft wide beam), 36 hours on medium (30 ft wide beam), 48 hours low (20 ft wide beam)

 

PrincetonTec EOS

PrincetonTec EOSThe combination of a one-watt Maxbright LED and Princeton Tec's proprietary optics offers unprecedented brightness and beam smoothness in an ultralight, 3-AAA platform. The Eos is optimal for both localized needs and spotting at a distance. We recognize that different amounts of light are needed for different conditions and situations— that's why we equipped the Eos with three brightness levels and a blinking emergency/signaling mode. The Eos is ready for adventure with its impact-resistant design.

Burn Time: 6 hours high (165 ft narrow beam), 12 hours medium (120 ft narrow beam), 60 hours low (50 ft narrow beam


Timing, Training and Wristop Computers

Suunto Multisport Pack

Suunto Multisport PackDesigned for athletes on foot, bike, ski or skate, the Multisport Pack provides comprehensive heart rate monitoring while tracking speed and distance across a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Includes:

  • Suunto t3 Black (Suunto ANT Belt included)
  • Suunto GPS POD


Suunto t1 - HR, Calories, Zone training

The Suunto t1 heart rate monitor hides advanced technology behind an interface that's friendly and easy to use. Because results matter more than features, the Suunto t1 focuses on the essentials - heart rate, calories burned and zone training - with accuracy and simplicity. With minimal instruction, walkers, runners, spinners and cyclists can confidently use the Suunto t1 to achieve health and fitness goals.

  • Powerful, yet easy to use
  • Heart rate
  • Calories burned
  • Zone training at a glance

 


Suunto t3
- Training Effect, HR, Calories, Logbook, optional speed and distance, Zone training

Suunto t3What if you could glance at your wrist and see the total aerobic benefit of your workout in real-time? And what if at the end of your workout you knew exactly how much the session improved your aerobic condition? By all measures, you'd be wearing the Suunto t3 heart rate monitor with real-time Training Effect.

More useful than traditional zone training systems, Training Effect keeps you on-target for achieving your goal, whether it's weight loss, cardiovascular health or shaving minutes off a marathon.

 

 

  • Your everyday workout partner
  • Training Effect
  • Heart rate
  • Calories burned
  • Logbook
  • Speed and distance with optional Suunto PODs
  • Zone training at a glance


Suunto t4
- Coach, Training Effect, HR, Calories, Logbook, optional speed and distance, Zone training

Suunto t4It's good to have a goal. And it's even better to have a plan. Designed for athletes in training, the Suunto t4 monitors your progress and makes intelligent workout recommendations for frequency, duration and intensity. Whether you accept or decline a recommended workout, the Suunto t4 heart rate monitor continues to adapt, maintaining an up-to-date plan for your athletic success.

Suunto Coach generates a 5-day plan for improving your aerobic condition. Employing Suunto Training Effect technology, it tells you which days to work out with precise information on duration and intensity.

  • Adapting to your needs
  • Suunto Coach
  • Training Effect
  • Heart rate
  • Calories burned
  • Logbook
  • Speed and distance with optional Suunto PODs
  • Zone training at a glance


Suunto t6
- Comprehensive training and racing system

Suunto t6Suunto t6 accurately records how your body performs during exercise, enabling later analysis and planning with Suunto Training Manager. By measuring your exercise load and relating it to your personal fitness level, Suunto t6 tells you if the session improved your condition or not.

 

 

 

  • Time mode; includes functions such as time, date and alarm. In addition to time and date, displays either day, seconds or dual time
  • Alti/Baro mode; displays data on either altitude and related parameters in Alti or weather data such as barometric pressure and temperature in Baro
  • Training mode; stopwatch functions, such as lap time and interval time, and heart rate data. Offers control functions as well as logbook
  • Speed/Distance mode: available for use with an external speed and distance sensor. Displays speed and distance information and offers control functions and alarms
  • Heart rate belt uses error-free ANT transmission technology
  • Compatible with following wireless Peripheral Observation Devices (PODs)*)
  • Foot POD, attached to the shoe, measures speed and distance while running. Combined with the heart rate data, it gives you all the info you need from your run
  • Bike POD combines speed and distance functions with the detailed heart rate analysis of the Suunto t6, making it one of the most advanced training tools ever developed for biking
  • GPS POD employs the Global Positioning System to track speed and distance
  • PC POD is a wireless USB link for PC. It enables real time heart rate detection with PC directly from the heart rate belt. (Downloading from Suunto t6 still works with cable only.)
  • PC interface software + cable
  • Water resistant to 30 m (100 ft)
  • Full access to SuuntoSports.com

Apparel

Descente Athletic

Descente AthleticDescente Athletic is committed to providing you with advanced, technical and highly functional products that have undeniable, universal appeal for runners, cyclists and triathletes. Descent focuses entirely on designing and developing great products, all the while searching the globe for the best materials that perform to the highest standards. Seventy years of experience and a collective passion for sport drive Descente’s ongoing mission to craft the finest technical apparel available today.

Eyewear

Zeal Optics Slipstream

Zeal Optics SlipstreamOxymoron? A shield that looks great! No need to look like a sports geek with Slipstream. Removable sweatguard too.

 

 

Zeal Optics Jeststream

Zeal Optics JeststreamThe lightest shield available! 16 grams. So comfy, you'll forget you are wearing your Zeals!

 

 

Zeal Optics Airstream

Zeal Optics AirstreamFeatherweight light, strong and resilient PERFECT for running, cycling, snow sports and just ALL day use! Adjustable nose pads to ELIMINATE eyelash rub and for venting. Co-injected silicone ear temples for a durable, lightweight, comfortable yet secure fit.

 

Socks

Cycling - DeFeet LeviTator

DeFeet LeviTatorDeFeet only creates a sock model when there are significant features worthy of a new model. For runners and cyclists looking for that high performance, the Levitator is the best choice. For those looking for a thin sock fit with extra comfort in the strike-zone, Levitator really works.

It's no secret that DeFeet is the company that revolutionized cycling socks. Before DeFeet, the cycling sock hadn't changed much in decades. The Aireator® changed that with it's flat knit cuff and airflow mesh weave. DeFeet socks have been worn to many victories in the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, World Championships and many more. These products are ideal for riding your road or mountain bike anywhere in the world in any condition you will face.

Running - DeFeet AirEator

DeFeet AirEatorAs the ‘original air-flow design sock’, the Aireator® is the sock that kicked off the air-flow rage years ago. Today, the Aireator still leads in durability, wicking, drying, and air permeability.

 

 

Hats

Running - Headsweats Race Hat

Headsweats Race HatStanding and watching the runners go by at the crowded Chicago Marathon, in downtown Boston, or at IronMan Kona, you’ll see a hundred of these hats go by in an hour. This original Headsweats technical hat style can be seen almost everywhere; from the supermarket, charity walk, golf course, tennis court, construction site or favorite fishing hole.

 

  • Our most popular and comfortable hat
  • Classic style run hat with a flat front panel - perfect for custom logo application
  • CoolMax® Fabric shell provides moisture management and maximum air flow
  • CoolMax® terry headband for comfortable moisture transfer performance
  • #1 custom hat style in the line; both heat transfer and embroidery
  • women’s sizing and colors available

Cycling - Headsweats Skullcap

Headsweats SkullcapOne, single skullcap is a base layer for your single skull; twenty skullcaps are helmet liners for the entire team. Think of this hat as a base layer for your head. Fits just above your ears for the perfect fit under another hat or helmet……and we mean all helmets; cycling, motorcycle, snowsports, construction, hockey, baseball, softball, paintball and tactical.

 

 

  • 4 panel fitted cap that works great under a helmet.
  • 100% CoolMax® construction wicks away moisture to keep you cool on warm days & dry on cool days

Hydration Systems

Fuel Belt: 10K 2-Bottle Belt

Fuel Belt: 10K 2-Bottle Belt

  • Two 8 oz. bottles in the back
  • Knit elastic with velcro closure
  • Reflective rear neoprene pocket
  • Reflective tabs
  • Bottle cord locks


Total Volume: 16 oz.
Sizes: S (27-29), M (30-32),
L (33-35), XL (36-38)
Color: Black

Transition Equipment

Multisport Design Works - Transition Hook

Multisport Design Works - Transition HookWhether you prefer a flying mount like the pros, or you like the ease of strapping in on the go, the Transition Hook System allows you to align your cycling shoe in the precise location necessary to hold them in the optimal position.

Simply slide your foot into your shoe and go. With a simple rotation of the cranks, the Transition Bands break away in a cloud of dust and confusion as you speed away.

 

Multisport Design Works - Transition Flag

Multisport Design Works - Transition FlagThe Transition Flag. Not just a flag, it’s a loud beacon in a crowd of confusion that guides you quickly to your Transition Area. And a bold sign that tells the competition you’re not racing for kicks and the free t-shirt.

Whether you’re blasting out of the water after an aggressive swim or flying back to the Transition Area after a lung-busting effort, the Transition Flag is a highly-researched and tested design that shows you the exact location of your bike and running shoes.

 

Nutrition

GU

GuGU Energy Gel is specifically formulated to energize your body during exercise. Using GU during your regular workouts will keep your mind alert and active, and your muscles going strong. GU gives the most concentrated form of immediate energy with no stomach bulk or distress, is quickly and efficiently absorbed, and will maintain your blood sugar at the optimal level for a great workout start to finish. GU is created for the body during exercise, and because of its form and ingredients is absorbed much faster than a bar so you will feel the energy almost immediately.

GU Energy Gel contains maltodextrin, the best complex carbohydrate for delivering energy to working muscles. GU also contains the optimal balance of carbohydrates for the body during exercise: 80% complex/20% simple. It is this balance of maltodextrin and fructose in GU that delivers a quick rise in blood sugar and maintains that glucose level for up to 45 minutes during exercise.

Hydration

GU2O

gu2oDuring exercise proper fluid intake is critical. Good hydration helps to prevent overheating and increases your blood flow, transporting vital nutrients and oxygen to your working muscles, which is the most important factor for a good workout. Yet during exercise water is not enough to keep your body properly hydrated. Your body needs electrolytes in the correct ratio to replace the sodium and potassium you are losing through sweat. At the same time, your body needs complex carbohydrates (not sugar) to maintain your blood glucose and muscle glycogen at levels necessary to have a great workout/race from start to finish.

The GU20 formula draws on 40 years of international scientific research as well as over 5 years of product development and serious field-testing by athletes. GU20 includes only the essential ingredients your body needs to keep the pedal to the metal: Maltodextrin (an easily digestible complex carbohydrate, fructose (a fruit sweetener), sodium and potassium nitrate (essential electrolytes), citric acid (to balance tartness), and all natural flavors and colors. There is nothing in GU20 that will interfere with the hydration process, which means no cramping and bloating. It is very smooth tasting, easy to guzzle, has very little sugar, tastes great when its warm and is made specifically for bodies during exercise. If you are serious about your body, serious about your sport, and serious about your nutrition then GU20 is for you.