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What We Have Noticed: Blackburn, NanoTalk, Zipp...

Written by: Herbert Krabel
Date: Wed Jul 01 2009

Today’s grab bag of interesting items includes a powerful pump from Blackburn, a tiny radio called NanoTalk, new brake pads from Zipp, an intriguing t-shirt from Headline Shirts and a waterproof camera from Canon.

Blackburn Air Stik SL

What: The aluminum barreled Blackburn Air Stik SL claims to give you more air per stroke and is rated up to 160psi
Length: 16 cm
Weight: 58 grams
MSRP: $24.95
Website: www.blackburndesign.com




NanoTalk i-speak

What: On you next training ride when your get dropped by your friends you can buzz them back with this tiny NanoTalk radio.
Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.9 cm 1 cm
Weight: 43 grams
MSRP: €140 (pair)
Website: www.helmfunk.com





Zipp Tangente brake pads

What: New cork composite pads from Zipp are claimed to operate at a lower temperature and offer better braking performance. Keep them away from your dog though as they look a bit like yummy treats.
Weight: 16 grams for the set
MSRP: $75
Website: www.zipp.com




Agony and Ecstasy t-shirt

What: In triathlon and many other aspects of life agony and ecstasy are never far apart and agony comes seemingly more easily.
Sizes: S, M
MSRP: $10
Website: www.headlineshirts.net




Canon Powershot D10

What: On your next trip to Kona, Hawaii or anywhere else where it is wet, capture the stunning under water world, your tri buddies or your kids with this water proof digital still camera from Canon.
Dimension: 4.08 x 2.63 x 1.92 in
Weight: 190 grams
MSRP: $329
Website: www.usa.canon.com


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