Favorite product(s) of the year 2022

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jayjay
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by jayjay

Garmin Edge 1040
S-Works Vent Road & Torch

Flasher
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by Flasher

Not spent a lot on bike stuff this year, but from what I have:

Garmin Edge Explore 2, basic analytics and mapping, with none of the training stuff, 20+ hours run time.

POC Ventral Lite.

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stermyx
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Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:31 pm

by stermyx

Full Carbon Saddles (with no pads)
Thermoplastic polyurethane inner tubes (tubolito or ridenow)
Sworks 7 or Torch shoes

mike
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by mike

Srm pc8 it just works

BdaGhisallo
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by BdaGhisallo

mike wrote:
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:27 pm
Srm pc8 it just works
It does.

GaBa
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by GaBa

BdaGhisallo wrote:
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:55 pm
mike wrote:
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:27 pm
Srm pc8 it just works
It does.
I'll second that. Love its simplicity. Only thing is slow sync via phone app.

bobones
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by bobones

Not necessarily new products or items I've bought this year, but standout products that I've relied on or thought were great value during 11k miles of riding in 2022:

Xert training and analysis platform
Garmin Edge 830 computer
Garmin Varia RTL510 light/radar
Garmin Vector 3 PM pedals
QuickGuard mudguards
SRAM Rival AXS derailleurs (and AXS generally)
Shimano 12-speed cassettes
Dynaplug Megapill tubeless repair kit
Orange Seal sealant
Rapha Essentials case
Topeak Roadie TT mini pump
Giant TCR Advanced SL frameset
Planet X Spitfire Ti frameset
Pirelli P Zero TLR 30 mm tyres
Continental GP5000 S TR 25 mm tyres
Spatz Pro 2 overshoes
Fizik R5 Arctica winter boots
Castelli Alpha ROS winter jackets
Castelli Idro rain jacket
Campagnolo Red carbon brake pads
Swisstop BXP aluminium brake pads

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C36
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by C36

Loved
- Michelin cup, roll and grip so much better than gp5k
- Mavic comete ultimate shoes, hit or miss based on your feet
- Mavic temporary valve extension, allow to inflate valves that don’t stick out of the rim
- Virklon, custom kits,
- Castelli free aero bib,
- the AliExpress ridenow tpu tube, so convenient on the spare kit without the tubolito crack prone valve.
- Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser, game changer to really adjust multiple bikes the same way.

Hated
- the f…g joke of nominal tire width that do not make any sense.
- Bike Smart Tangent SL carbon fender, enter in resonance, look nice doesn’t work.
- Roval Alpinist CLX, a noodle
- fizik vento Infinito, the toe box deformed with heat.

kode54
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by kode54

For 2022

—Berk Lupina saddle
—Hammerhead Karoo2
—Orange seal (regular and/or endurance)
—Maurten Solid
—DynaPlug Racer Pro
—Shrinkwrap instead of pouch for tools, tire levers
—S-Works Torch
—Black Inc adjustable v10 mount
—Shimano Dura Ace 12-speed group
—Arundel Mandible cages
—Black titanium replacement bolts
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

OnTheRivet
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by OnTheRivet

Syncros Belcarra V1.0 saddle ( now own 3 , TT version on my mtb)
Specialized Stumpjumper frame. ( a light, capable trail bike frame at a good price, crazy)
Shimano GRX di2 shifters. Running these on my road bike and the lever shape is so nice.
Squirt lube. Works amazing on the mtb too.
Gobik clothing. Best discovery of the year, the quality for the price is unparalleled and I'm a bit of a clothing snob.

spud
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by spud

^ how'd you get Gobik to ship to the USA? They couldn't do a USA credit card payment

JessieJim
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by JessieJim

bobones wrote:
Sat Dec 17, 2022 6:33 am
Not necessarily new products or items I've bought this year, but standout products that I've relied on or thought were great value during 11k miles of riding in 2022:

Xert training and analysis platform
Garmin Edge 830 computer
Garmin Varia RTL510 light/radar
Garmin Vector 3 PM pedals
QuickGuard mudguards
SRAM Rival AXS derailleurs (and AXS generally)
Shimano 12-speed cassettes
Dynaplug Megapill tubeless repair kit
Orange Seal sealant
Rapha Essentials case
Topeak Roadie TT mini pump
Giant TCR Advanced SL frameset
Planet X Spitfire Ti frameset
Pirelli P Zero TLR 30 mm tyres
Continental GP5000 S TR 25 mm tyres
Spatz Pro 2 overshoes
Fizik R5 Arctica winter boots
Castelli Alpha ROS winter jackets
Castelli Idro rain jacket
Campagnolo Red carbon brake pads
Swisstop BXP aluminium brake pads
Wow it's time for Google for me.

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Miller
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Location: Reading, UK

by Miller

Some standout items for me in 2022:
- My bike build based on a Tantan GR039 frame. It has delivered so much enjoyment being speedy, comfortable and able to handle multi surfaces. I put in 6600km on it in 2022. I'm now rebuilding it with Ekar.
- Schwalbe Pro One in 34mm, it's been a key tyre for me. Fast and comfortable, pretty robust too. Not invulnerable, I've seen a few sealant leaks, but they seal well.
- Edge Explore 2 for its nice big screen, good touch sensitivity, and data which suits my riding.
- Sony RX0ii camera, tiny, light, robust, can be used while riding, and still with better-than-phone quality (in good light).

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