Specializeds Phenom Expert Saddle is designed with an Adaptive Edge technology, allow the outer edge to conform to your body for a custom fit, boosting comfort & performance out on the trail. The lightweight carbon reinforced shell has been expertly tuned for stiffness & efficiency & when combined with the hollow titanium rails creates an exceptionally light saddle. Patented Body Geometry design features on the Phenom Expert have been lab tested to ensure comfort & the maximum blood flow to key arteries, helping to boost performance & long term comfort. Additional lightweight EVA padding provides excellent support. Low friction panels on the nose & tail of the Specialized Phenom Expert boost mobility on the mountain by making it easier to slide on & off the front or rear of your saddle to balance your body weight. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

Romin Evo Expert Gel is contoured to position you in the optimal position for power transfer & comfort, while comfortably allowing you to get low & aero for maximum speed. A special Body Geometry channel is cut into the Specialized Romin Evo Expert Gel to maximise blood flow to your sensitive areas while PU foam offers support for long ride comfort. Additional gel inserts offer increased comfort over the standard Romin Saddle. Performance wise, the Romin Evo Expert has everything youd expect; lightweight Titanium rails, a stiff, carbon reinforced shell tuned for all day riding & a tough, water resistant cover. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

Light & comfortable, Specialized S-Works Pave SL Seatpost damps vibrations to offer the ultimate riding pleasure while keeping key features like the single bolt adjustable head to find your perfect saddle position. Crafted from FACT carbon fibre, the S-Works Pave SL Seatpost has been designed to blend high durability, stiffness, & compliance to get the power down while taking the edge off any road thanks to Specializeds unique Zertz insert technology. The S-Works Pave SL Seatpost is supplied with hardware for both 7x 7mm & 7x 9mm rails for compatibility with both alloy & carbon railed saddles. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

Sleek, minimalist saddle, Specializeds S-Works Toupe is the ultimate road saddle. With a FACT carbon shell tuned for racing stiffness combined with a flat profile & thin padding, the S-Works Toupe is perfect for explosive efforts. Despite its racing focus, the S-Works Toupe is still comfortable. With patented Body Geometry technology, the small relief channel & cut-out have been lab tested to assure blood flow to sensitive areas, maximising your comfort & performance. Light padding provides essential, comfy support for your sit bones. Oversized FACT carbon rails, combined with the FACT carbon fibre shell ensures ultimate power transfer between you & the bike while low friction welds on the nose of the S-Works Toupe improves pedalling efficiency for maximum speed. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

Designed to conform to your body, the Specailized Toupe Pro Saddle offers the ultimate blend of performance, lightweight & outstanding fit to maximise your riding performance. With its flat profile & minimal padding combined with a carbon reinforced shell & FACT rails, the Toupe is perfect for explosive efforts, ensuring maximum power transfer. Unique Body Geometry technology has been used to enhance the comfort of the Toupe Pro over longer rides through the use of a lab tested pressure relief zone which assures blood flow to sensitive arteries. The tough, lightweight Micromatrix cover adds a touch of needed practicality to ensure the Toupe Pro Saddle can withstand daily riding in all weathers. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

The Specialized Ariel Disc 2015 is an all-purpose & all encompassing bike for cyclists who want to do everything from riding to work, to trips out with the family & even more adventerous off-road adventures. Large 700c wheels provide efficient riding performance & the 63mm travel Suntour forks help to absorb bumps & knocks so you can be stable & comfortable off-road. Finally Tektro disc brakes & Shimano gears provide a high performance finishing kit for top level performance no matter what terrain youre on. ON-ROAD/ COMMUTING USE There are a number of features that make this bike fast, & fun on the roads. From the large wheels to the lockout forks, this bike will be smooth, fast, comfortable & above all; easy to ride. Whether youre commuting, riding a short sportive or just heading out with the kids; the Ariel Disc will deliver, without breaking the bank. The Ariel Disc 2015 is designed as a multi purpose bike; a bike for every adventure you have in mind. The spec list, geometry & overall design of the bike all provide benefits on different terrains & rides. To begin with, this bike has large 700c wheels which means that you get more turning power per pedal stroke. This makes cycling much easier because you are able to cover more ground with each pedal stroke. The lightweight Specialized wheels are combined with Specialized Trigger Sport tyres, which feature a semi-slick tread pattern. The relatively smooth centre of the tyre means that you reduce resistance against the road & improve your overall efficiency. The 63mm Suntour suspension fork also comes with hydraulic lockout, which means you can turn the suspension on & off depending on your terrain. Turning the suspension off when youre on-road will again make you more efficient as you wont be spending energy depressing the suspension. The 24 speed Shimano gearing not only provides a wide enough range of gears to allow you to conquer those lung busting climbs, but it is also smooth & reliable which means that even slow-speed gear changes will feel smooth & crisp. OFF-ROAD As well as performing well on tarmac, the Ariel Disc is designed for so much more. Whether youre planning on cruising along pathways & tracks with your family or hitting the trails at your local woodl&, this bike really will do it all. With 63mm suspension forks & disc brakes, the Ariel Sport 2015 will eat up off-road adventures with ease. The semi-slick Specialized tyres have an amount of knobbly tread on the edges. This means that when youre cornering off-road the bike will grip to the corner & you will find yourself navigating tight corners & bumpy tracks with great ease. The tyre size is 700x 38c which means while the wheels are large & efficient, they are also wide for enhanced grip & control to provide you with a stable, confidence boosting, ride. The 63mm suspension forks from Suntour will absorb most bumps & knocks that you will encounter on tracks, trails & cross country riding. This not only improves the comfort of the bike but also means that you will have more grip & control on the trails. Hydraulic Tektro disc brakes are highly advantageous both on & off road. First & foremost disc brakes are safe because they allow you to stop more quickly, but also that ability to stop quickly means you will be able to respond more quickly to changes in terrain & tight corners. The Shimano gears provide a smooth, crisp gear change, with 21 gears to help you get up even the steepest hills. The smooth gear change is especially important off-road when you may find yourself changing gear very suddenly & at low speeds. Blank ...

The Specialized Ariel Elite Disc 2016 is an all-purpose & all encompassing bike for cyclists who want to do everything from riding to work, to trips out with the family & even more adventerous off-road adventures. Large 700c wheels provide efficient riding performance & the 63mm travel Suntour forks help to absorb bumps & knocks so you can be stable & comfortable off-road. Finally Shimano hydraulic disc brakes & Deore gears provide a high performance finishing kit for top level performance no matter what terrain youre on. On-road/ commuting use There are a number of features that make this bike fast, & fun on the roads. From the large wheels to the lockout forks, this bike will be smooth, fast, comfortable & above all; easy to ride. Whether youre commuting, riding a short sportive or just heading out with the kids; the Ariel Elite will deliver. The Ariel Elite Disc 2016 is designed as a multi purpose bike; a bike for every adventure you have in mind. The spec list, geometry & overall design of the bike all provide benefits on different terrains & rides. To begin with, this bike has large 700c wheels which means that you get more turning power per pedal stroke. This makes cycling much easier because you are able to cover more ground with each pedal stroke. The lightweight Specialized Hi Lo wheels are combined with Specialized Trigger Sport tyres, which feature a semi-slick tread pattern. The relatively smooth centre of the tyre means that you reduce resistance against the road & improve your overall efficiency. The 63mm Suntour suspension fork also comes with hydraulic lockout, which means you can turn the suspension on & off depending on your terrain. Turning the suspension off when youre on-road will again make you more efficient as you wont be spending energy depressing the suspension. The 20speed Shimano Deore gearing not only provides a wide enough range of gears to allow you to conquer those lung busting climbs, but it is also smooth & reliable which means that even slow-speed gear changes will feel smooth & crisp. Off-road As well as performing well on tarmac, the Ariel Elite is designed for so much more. Whether youre planning on riding down pathways & tracks with your family or following your friends down your local wooded trails, this bike really will do it all. With 63mm suspension forks & hydraulic disc brakes, the Ariel Elite will eat up off-road adventures with ease. First it is important to note that the semi-slick tyres have an amount of knobbly tread on the edges. This means that when youre cornering off-road the bike will grip to the corner & you will find yourself navigating tight corners & bumpy tracks with great ease. The tyre size is 700x 38c which means while the wheels are large & efficient, they are also wide for enhanced grip & control to provide you with a stable, confidence boosting, ride. The 63mm suspension forks from Suntour will absorb most bumps & knocks that you will encounter on tracks, trails & cross country riding. This not only improves the comfort of the bike but also means that you will have more grip & control on the trails. Hydraulic Shimano disc brakes are highly advantageous both on & off road. Not only from a safety perspective because they allow you to stop more quickly, but also that ability to stop quickly means you will be able to respond more quickly to changes in terrain & tight corners. The Shimano Deore gears provide a smooth, crisp gear change, with a 2x 10 set up you will have enough gears to get you up even the steepest hills. The smooth gear change is especially important off-road when you may find yourself changing gear very suddenly & at low speeds. The Deore gears are also very tough & long-lasting so [with proper mainte ...

The Specialized Crosstrail is a fantastic entry level hybrid bike. A premium alloy frame designed by Specialized to give a relaxed & comfortable riding postilion is fitted with components to allow you to ride on trails & tarmac. 700c wheels, a locking 63mm suspension fork, & gear range to conquer any terrain means you can; commute, train, & leisure ride with comfort & efficiency. A 12-32 cassette with Shimano shifting gives a range of gears low enough to get you up the hills & high enough to get you to the office on time. Working with the Body Geometry team, Specialized designed a frame that strikes the optimal balance between comfort & efficiency. The A1 Premium Aluminium tubing keeps the bike ultra-light, while the rack & fender mounts give you an incredibly versatile package. Custom suspension fork features Specializeds Multi-Circuit Damping technology to eliminate any pogo effect over its 60mm of travel. This means that its hydraulic damped suspension & rebound will effectively smooth out bumpy or rough terrain. The Targa Comp Saddle & XCT grips were developed with Body Geometry to increase blood flow & relieve pressure on soft tissue, ultimately resulting in increased comfort over short & long rides alike. 700c wheels. SR Suntour locking suspension. Shimano shifting Description by Mark Craddock, Rutland Cycling Web Team. Blank ...

Control, the main focus of the new Specialized Purgatory Control Tyre, ensures that it cements itself as the standard bearer for all mountain performance. By applying FE Analysis to the standard Purgatory tread, the Control has been optimised so every single knobs gives its all out on the trail without negatively affecting rolling resistance. A tough 60 TPI casing offers 15% enhanced cut-resistance over the race light S-Works model & is combined with tough rubber compounds to withstand daily riding over rock & roots. The folding bead of the Purgatory Control has been wrapped in Butyl to provide an air-tight fit on compatible wheels allowing the tyre to be ran tubeless at lower pressure for even more control & traction. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...

Control, the main focus of the new Specialized Purgatory Control Tyre, ensures that it cements itself as the standard bearer for all mountain performance. By applying FE Analysis to the standard Purgatory tread, the Control has been optimised so every single knobs gives its all out on the trail without negatively affecting rolling resistance. A tough 60 TPI casing offers 15% enhanced cut-resistance over the race light S-Works model & is combined with tough rubber compounds to withstand daily riding over rock & roots. The folding bead of the Purgatory Control has been wrapped in Butyl to provide an air-tight fit on compatible wheels allowing the tyre to be ran tubeless at lower pressure for even more control & traction. Description by Mark, Rutland Cycling Web Team. ...