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ADIDAS EVIL EYE EVO

Adidas Eyewear have long been the racer’s choice
of eyewear in Australia – thanks to their wide
range of frames and lenses. For 2015 they have
launched a new model in the long-lasting Evil
Eye style. The Evil Eye Evo brings back the full
frame for more of an aggressive look – but the
shaping of the frame and extreme lens curvature
allows for a huge amount of visual freedom. With
adjustable nose pieces and temples, plus coming
in two sizes, every rider should be able to fi nd a
precise and secure fi t. The Evo aids ventilation
through the top of the frame, and the hydrophobic
treatment on the lenses should help your vision
remain clear in all conditions.

The new Evil Eye Evo will be available as you read
this in the Pro version (which includes the sweat
bar and a hydrophobic lens coating) as well as the
regular version.

Price: $260 regular , $307 Pro
From: mimo.com.au

DEVINCI WILSON 27.5

Rowney Sports are eagerly anticipating the new

Devinci Wilson 27.5, which should be arriving

in March. The alloy downhill weapon has been

designed with World Cup Champion Stevie Smith,

to focus on frame stiffness and a low centre of

gravity. With Split-Pivot suspension, a new shock

position, asymmetrical build and inbuilt frame

protection the Wilson has been refi ned to make

one of the best bikes better. The 27.5 inch (650b)

wheeled bike comes in four frame sizes, and will

be available as frame only and in a bike build with

the spec yet to be announced.

Price: $3790 (frame only)

From: Rowney Sports

BLISS ARG VERTICAL LD DAY TOP

Bliss are a new player in the Australian market,
but they’re making a good impact thanks to their
innovative use of materials and design. Their
ARG Vertical LD Day Top is an interesting way
to combine some extra protection, and storage,
for riders who might not want to ride with a
backpack. The close fi tting tank top made of a
stretchy material uses the ARG padding (see
our review on p67) along your spine with four
small pockets either side for small water bottles
(provided), a phone or multitool. Having the right
fi t is essential, so they come in a broad range of
sizes. Keep an eye on the importer’s website for
stockists.

Price: $229.95
From: outdoorsinternational.com.au

TROY LEE DESIGNS ACE GLOVE

A good set of gloves go unnoticed – they grip well,

don’t bunch up, and don’t restrict your movement.

Plus – they keep your skin in place when they

need to. TLD are pretty good at making gloves

that fi t that description, and the Ace glove is a

great seamless cuff design with a lightweight

upper, sweat wipe, and for the social media

savvy – they’re touchscreen compatible. No more

using your nose, elbow (or worse) to answer calls

or start and stop your Strava app. They’re also

available in blue, orange and fl uoro yellow.

Price: $49.95

From: Lusty Industries

PEARL IZUMI X-PROJECT 1.0 AND 2.0

Pearl Izumi MTB shoes have got a whole new

look and structure for 2015. The heart and sole

(no pun intended) of the X-Project range is the

sole. It is fl exible in the right places for walking

and running, but stiff enough for power transfer.

In the 2.0, the carbon fi bre sole is complemented

by an EVA foam heel for off bike comfort. With a

Boa reel and velcro working with a bi-directional

closure they have a very precise fi t. The extra

padding and bigger toe bumper should make a

great performance trail shoe.

The 1.0 model is pared down a little, with a

seamless second skin upper, no EVA insert in the

carbon fi bre sole, and 2 Boa reels and non-stretch

mesh for a high-performance fi t using the same

bi-directional closure. It’s also a little lighter –

making a great race and trail shoe, especially if

you dabble in cyclocross.

Price: X-Project 2.0 $329, X-Project 1.0 $399

From: Shimano Australia

this in the Pro version (which includes the sweat
bar and a hydrophobic lens coating) as well as the