First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Evil The Following, Olympic Crank R mountain bike shoes and the TomTom Spark.
Evil The Following
Once only available to those willing to undergo the hassles of importing, Evil bikes are now distributed locally by TrailTech Cycles.
The Following is Evil’s short travel 29er do-it-all trail bike. The bike features Dave Weagle’s DELTA linkage which sees the RockShox Monarch shock wedged between bulky carbon stays and suspension scaffolding. The design is said to make the 121mm rear travel feel much longer than the numbers suggest. The Following is designed around progressive geometry aimed at adapting the bigger wheels to trail riding.
The Following sounds like the perfect recipe for South African conditions. We’re eager to see if the bike stands up to all the hype out on the trails.
Recommended retail pricing on the frame with Monarch RT3 rear shock is R 49,850.00 based on current exchange rates. Each build is a custom build so complete bikes are specification related. Frames are available in small, medium, large and extra large.
Olympic Crank R
The Crank is Olympic’s new entry level mountain bike shoe. It features a triple Velcro closure system, a reinforced toe box, a breathable mesh/PU upper, a rigid rubber sole with a mud clearing design and is both SPD and flat pedal compatible.
The suggested retail price is R949 and the Crank is available in sizes 3 to 13. You can view the rest of the Olympic 2016 range here.
TomTom Spark
The TomTom Spark GPS fitness watch features 3GB of music storage which can be streamed wireless to compatible headphones. On the fitness side, the Spark comes with a GPS, built-in heart rate monitor, 24/7 information tracking, multi-sport modes allowing users to track and set goals around various measurements.
The TomTom Spark retails for R3 999 without headphones and R4 599 with headphones.
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That EVIL is so evil!