{"id":25165,"date":"2019-01-17T07:22:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T07:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=25165"},"modified":"2019-01-17T07:22:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T07:22:38","slug":"5-essential-performance-products-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/5-essential-performance-products-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential Performance Products for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we trudge wearily through winter, with a hopeful eye towards spring, we have picked 5 products which will improve road riding performance for the new season. These products will get you riding to your highest level and knocking out Strava PR&#8217;s like there&#8217;s no tomorrow!<\/p>\n<h2>SIS Beta Fuel \u00a31.90<\/h2>\n<p>Fellow Lancashire company, Science in Sport (SIS), set about manufacturing a product which would deliver the maximum about of Carbs without the stomach cramps usually associated with loading a large amount of carbs. Beta Fuel has a natural taste and water like viscosity. It has found favour with Chris Froome who counts Beta Fuel as a &#8216;go-to&#8217; product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/sis-beta-fuel-energy-drink-sachet-131351.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25187 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sisbetafuelenergydrinksachet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sisbetafuelenergydrinksachet.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sisbetafuelenergydrinksachet-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/470;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Abus Gamechanger Aero Helmet \u00a399.00<\/h2>\n<p>Historically more famous for locks than bike helmets, this helmet is a game changer&#8230; Sponsor of Movistar Pro Team for 2019 the Abus Gamechanger is an aero helmet which combines light weight, good comfort, forced air cooling and strong aerodynamic capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/abus-gamechanger-aero-road-bike-helmet-116720.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25190 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/abusgamechangeraeroroadbikehelmet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"568\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/abusgamechangeraeroroadbikehelmet.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/abusgamechangeraeroroadbikehelmet-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 568px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 568\/568;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Conti GP5000 Tyres x 2 (free tubes) \u00a392.50<\/h2>\n<p>While the phenomenally successful GP4000 could be seen as a really hard act to follow, Continental have managed to do it. The new GP5000, offers better performance in several key areas. Improved rolling resistance, lighter weight and puncture protection give the GP5000 a decent step forward from the old GP4000. There is also a tubeless version.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/continental-gp5000-folding-tyres-with-2-free-inner-tubes-pair-129803.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25193 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/continentalgp5000foldingtyreswith2freeinnertubespair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/continentalgp5000foldingtyreswith2freeinnertubespair.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/continentalgp5000foldingtyreswith2freeinnertubespair-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/470;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Sensa Giulia Evo Disc \u00a32655<\/h2>\n<p>As a nation, the Dutch know a thing or two about bikes. Sensa is a brand popular in the Netherlands, offering bikes which match top worldwide brands in terms of quality. In addition to great quality, Sensa bikes offer exceptional value. A great example of this is the stunning Giulia Evo Disc road bike below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/sensa-giulia-evo-disc-ultegra-road-bike-2019-128332.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25196 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sensagiuliaevodiscultegraroadbike2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sensagiuliaevodiscultegraroadbike2019.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sensagiuliaevodiscultegraroadbike2019-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/470;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Forza Cirrus Pro R45 Wheels \u00a3999<\/h2>\n<p>If you need proof that these wheels are fast, it is worth considering that they come fitted to Ridley&#8217;s top Aero bike, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/ridley-noah-fast-ultegra-di2-disc-road-bike-2019-122743.html\">Noah Fast<\/a>. They provide more than their fair share of why the Noah Fast is such a quick bike. Indepth testing proved that these are more than a match for the competition, yet at a significantly lower price point. See full Tech Spec and test report for these stunning wheels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/resources\/files\/R45_19C_presscamp_V2.compressed.pdf\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/forza-cirrus-pro-r45-carbon-clincher-road-wheelset-112857.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25199 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/forzacirruspror45carbonclincherroadwheelset.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/forzacirruspror45carbonclincherroadwheelset.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/forzacirruspror45carbonclincherroadwheelset-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/470;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we trudge wearily through winter, with a hopeful eye towards spring, we have picked 5 products which will improve road riding performance for the new season. These products will get you riding to your highest level and knocking out Strava PR&#8217;s like there&#8217;s no tomorrow! SIS Beta Fuel \u00a31.90 Fellow Lancashire company, Science in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":25199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[3179,3176,3164,3167,3173,3170,620,942,3182],"ppma_author":[4632],"class_list":["post-25165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-abus-gamechanger","tag-continental-gp5000","tag-cycling-2019","tag-cycling-performance","tag-forza-r45","tag-road-performance-2019","tag-road-riding","tag-sensa-giulia","tag-sis-beta-fuel","author-rick-robson"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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