Cool New Rudy Project Gear for 2016
At the company's 30th anniversary in Venice, Italy, the nearly-80-year-old Rudy Barbazza was on hand to launch new gear for 2016. The seasoned cycling accessories innovator helped to announce a new aero road helmet and two different pairs of sunglasses. Of course, all of the new Rudy Project gear is available in the company’s signature hi-viz "fluo" pinks, yellows, and greens, as well as less obvious color combinations.
The Synform sunglasses ($349; 33g) fold up smaller than three square inches in size, and come with a stowaway case for easy storage in your jersey pocket when you're not wearing them. The sunglasses will be available in three different colorways, with four lens options.
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The Tralyx sunglasses ($249; 28g) offer a newly designed temple that Rudy Project claims is its most comfortable yet—so no pinching above your ear when you're wearing them with your favorite helmet. When you're not wearing them, you can tuck them into your helmet's air vents without uncomfortably poking your head. The Tralyx will be available in eight stock frame color options, and three lens options.
The Boost01 aero road helmet features many of the same drag-reducing technologies found in Rudy Project's Wing57 time trial helmet. Rudy Project enlisted the help of aerodynamicist John Cobb for testing at the Pininfarina wind tunnel. The Boost01 is claimed to have 12 percent less aerodynamic drag at a variety of yaw angles when compared with conventional road helmets. Rudy claims this delays the onset of fatigue, since there may be less shearing and twisting forces on the helmet, and thus your neck as well. Another helmet feature is the built-in eye shield, incorporating Rudy's lens technology and a flip-up magnetic retention system. When it becomes available, the Boost01 will be available in two different sizes, eight different color combinations, and three lens options, starting at $349.
Both sunglass models are available immediately, at e-rudy.com. The Boost01 helmet may be available in early 2016, pending CPSC approval. Look for reviews here in the coming months.
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