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The month of the infamous Tour de France race has arrived, and so has our stock for July. Get your hands on the latest bits that will up your game when it really counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abus 2.0 Airbreaker Road Bike Helmet<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Abus have taken the road and off road cyling world alike by storm with their range of fast but protecting helmets. The 2.0 Airbreaker goes that little bit further than Abus’ other helmets, with almost every feature designed with both aerodynamics and ventilation in mind. This high functionality makes the 2.0 an obvious choice come race day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magicshine Airro Digital Electric Mini Pump<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Only recently in to Merlin’s stock, this device missed out on a feature in our electric mini pumps blog<\/a> not long ago. Despite this, its competitive price and impressive capabilities meant we had to give it some attention in our July blog. Compared with its competitors, this pump is a serious contender for your pressure needs when you’re out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrap Switch Pannier – 5 Litres<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bikes aren’t inherently cargo carriers. For this reason, Restrap have created their range of storage accessories which allow riders to use their bike for more than just transport. The Switch Pannier offers up to 5 litres of storage all in a bag located on the side of your fork. This way it’s both out of the way yet secured, meaning you’re good to go be it commuting or exploring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basso Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our July arrivals blog wouldn’t be complete without featuring a bike. This month it’s Basso whose complete builds are new to our shelves. Their Diamante SV Force<\/a> (shown above) not only serves as a competive race bike but has been developed with improved versatility to ensure the same experience across rides. Our other complete build from Basso is the Paltar Ekar gravel bike<\/a>. Basso are also keen to emphasise this bike’s versatility; a quality they claim essential in a discipline that uses a variety of different terrains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find what’s next for your riding at Merlin, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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