First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’ve got the YT Jeffsy, the Garmin 820, Vee Tire Co. Rail Tracker tyres, and Adidas Men’s Adistar CD.Zero3 kit.
YT Industries Jeffsy CF Pro
The Jeffsy signalled YT Industries entrance to the trail bike market. Interestingly, YT chose to go with 29 inch wheels. The Jeffsy sports 140 mm of travel front and back. The frame ticks all the right boxes for those that enjoy a slacker, longer geometry and even allows you to switch between a low and high setting which steepens or slackens the angles of the bike.
The CF Pro is the top of the range Jeffsy. It boasts Fox Factory suspension, a SRAM X01 drivetrain with a Race Face Next SL crankset, SRAM Guide Ultimate brakes, and a carbon rim wheelset from DT Swiss.
Specifications:
- FrameJeffsy Carbon 29″
- ForkFox 34 Float Factory
- ShockFox Float DPS Factory
- HeadsetAcros AIX-326
- CranksetRace Face Next SL
- Bottom BracketRace Face
- Rear DerailleurSRAM X01
- ShiftersSRAM X01
- CassetteSRAM XG 1175
- ChainSRAM PCX1
- BrakesSRAM Guide Ultimate
- DiscsSRAM Centreline 200mm / 180mm
- GripsRace Face Love Handle
- WheelsetDT Swiss XMC1200 Spline
- StemRenthal Apex
- HandlebarRenthal Fatbar Carbon Black
- SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth
- SaddleSDG Circuit
- Frame sizesS / M / L / XL
- Claimed weight11,9 kg
The YT Industries Jeffsy CF Pro retails for R103,500. However, to celebrate Aaron Gwin’s World Cup season win, YT Industries are currently running a special and the CF Pro is now available for R98,500.
Garmin Edge 820
The Edge 820 is a lightweight, compact GPS bike computer with a 2.3-inch high resolution, glove friendly touch screen. It comes jam-packed with interesting features like GroupTrack for keeping tabs on your peloton, advanced performance monitoring, and built in incident detection, as well as turn-by-turn bike-specific navigation. Retail price: R 8 999.
Vee Tire Co Rail Tracker
The Rail Tracker is a mountain bike tyre designed to offer excellent traction with low rolling resistance. The Dual Control Compound design uses a harder rubber in the centre and softer on the sides to keep rolling resistance low and maximise grip while cornering. The rail tracker also features a Synthesis woven puncture protection layer for extra protection and an aesthetic finish.
Casing: 185 TPI
Bead: Folding
Compound: DCC Compound
Weight: 29x 2.20; psi 22.5-50 (1.6-3.5bar); weight 680g
Price: On Promotion at R675
Adidas Men’s Adistar CD.Zero3 kit
The Adistar CD.Zero3 kit is designed for racing. It has an aerodynamic fit with covered zips, and trailing edge seams and hems for reduced wind resistance. Open and closed mesh inserts provide breathability and moisture transfer for long days in the saddle, while reflective details keep you visible on the road. The bib shorts have a pre-formed men’s specific Comp HP seat pad made with Elastic Interface Carbonium microfibre for maximum comfort in the saddle. The top retails for R1,499 while the bib shorts are R1,999.
Keen to hear thoughts on the Jeffsy, very nice bike that.