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Choosing the right ISM Saddle | Different series explained

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ISM - PR Series PR - Performance Recreation, not to be confused with ISM's comfort line up.  The PR saddles feature a wider width, ranging from 140-145mm, and the highest padding 40-60, making it perfect for riders in a slightly more relaxed, upright position.  Think Grand Fondo, Century and Touring ride setups with less rotation in the hips, and most of the riders weight is placed on the seat bones.  Being a noseless saddle, it can still accommodate the rider comfortably in the drops.  Besides long distance athletes, the PR series is very popular with Triathletes because of the high...

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ISM Clearance Sale! (From 40% OFF, up 66%)

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As ISM moves on to their newer P-Series models, so must we. These saddles listed in our 'Dark Deals' section are priced to move (from 40% OFF, up 66% OFF) and prove a great opportunity for you to purchase one at a crazy bargain, whether you're looking to try 'something new' because of existing saddle issues, or to replace an old ISM saddle you love that has reached the end of its usable life.  Sale Items: ISM Century ISM Peak ISM Peloton ISM Time Trial ISM Attack ISM Racing ISM Podium ISM Road ISM Breakaway ISM Typhoon Terms: Elite Custom guarantees...

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Eurobike Gold Awards | INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW TTIR – THE WORLD’S FIRST TRIATHLON BIKE WITH DISC BRAKES!

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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest creation – the all new TTiR. An all new machine, three years in the works, the TTiR is a revolutionary machine – a new way of thinking how a bike should work. We are thrilled to announce that the bike has been awarded the Gold Winner 2016 as the highest award given by the Eurobike design jury. Winning this prestigious award from a field of almost 500 entries, the TTiR was recognized for it’s innovation. The jury noted: “This bike is extremely innovative with a sleek design. The enclosed disc...

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First Look! Parlee TTiR Disc shields calipers on first major disc brake triathlon/TT bike

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With more than half of their road bikes sales now getting disc brakes, Parlee made the call to update it’s TTiR triathlon bike to use disc brakes, arguably becoming the first major disc-only tri/TT bike on the market. Availability of wheels from Mavic, ENVE, Zipp and HED including a disc brake full-disc rear wheel from HED) didn’t hurt the decision, but the way they went about it is quite unique. The new TTiR is the replacement for the prior model, so it’s now only a disc brake bike, no rim brake version will be offered. Other than water bottle bolts, it shares...

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PARLEE unveils new disc brake TTiR

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High end boutique brand Parlee introduced a very smart looking disc brake ready triathlon bike - simply dubbed TTiR. But are you ready for a triathlon bike with disc brakes? PARLEE had a TTiR bike before but Tom Rodi of PARLEE was adamant this bike is an all new bike, designed from the ground up. He also said that the previous version will disappear. "The big news about this bike is that it is the first and only real (to our knowledge) multisport or triathlon bicycle to feature disc brakes and through axles. After one ride on a hilly course, or...

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