AHEAD OF THE CURVE

We’re into the peak of the season now, and the only way to truly stay up to date is to make sure you read Ahead of the Curve, right here at Sigma Sports.

It’s our guide to the latest drops, highlights, and innovations from the best brands in cycling and triathlon.

For June, we have two truly top-tier new launches, two products to help you win the bike leg of your next triathlon, and the lowdown on the electric pump craze sweeping cycling.

Favero Assioma PRO RS Power-Meter Pedals

Favero Assioma PRO RS Power-Meter Pedals

Just launched, Favero’s first purpose-built SPD-SL option slots straight into your training ecosystem, boasting the lowest 10.5 mm stack height in the category and the brand’s trademark ±1 % accuracy. Opt for the single-sided set-up now and upgrade to dual later, or go full bilateral from day one; either way you’re clipping into a pedal based on the highly lauded Pro MX off-road architecture that is already earning best-in-class plaudits from reviewers. Now sporting a standard 53 mm Q-factor and weighing less than its compromised Duo-Shi predecessor, it offers pure plug-and-play precision for every watt you produce.

From £399

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Electric Mini Pumps

Electric Mini Pumps

CO₂ cartridges are handy until they run out. Enter pocket-sized electric inflators: USB-C-charged, airline-friendly and accurate to within a single PSI. Models like Muc-Off’s AirMach Pro hit 120 PSI, inflate three 28 mm road tyres in under four minutes and weigh barely more than a multi-tool, while rivals from Silca, Topeak, Fumpa, Trek and others offer digital readouts and tubeless-seating blast modes. Slip one into a jersey pocket or bikepacking bag and enjoy fast, reusable inflation without frozen fingertips or half-empty cylinders rattling in your drawer. Convenience, sustainability and peace of mind, all in one tiny black box.

From £75

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Argon 18 E117 Triathlon/TT Bikes

Argon 18 E117 Triathlon/TT Bikes

If you’re hunting free speed without the five-figure price tag, the latest Argon 18 E117 delivers world-class aerodynamics at sensible-bike money. It pairs integrated cabling and a modular cockpit with the brand’s clever 3D steerer system for easy fit tweaks, ideal whether you’re dialling in your first 70.3 position or chasing Kona qualification.Three build levels (Shimano 105 Di2, Ultegra Di2 or mechanical 105) mean there’s a spec to match your race calendar and your wallet, and every frame ships ready for nutrition boxes and rear-hydration mounts. Put simply, it rolls out of the box ready to race, so you can focus on your ride.

From £3,500

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Lake TX224 Tri Shoes

Lake TX224 Tri Shoes

Transitions shouldn’t feel like a wrestling match. Lake’s new TX224 is built for barefoot-friendly speed, with a breathable Clarino microfibre upper that dries in a flash and an oversized heel loop for flying mounts. The dual-zone BOA-style closure gives precise mid-ride micro-adjustment, while Lake’s famed fit programme offers narrow, regular, wide and women’s-specific lasts, so you get race-day snugness without numb toes. Underneath, a full-carbon sole channels every watt through your cleats, pairing punch with comfort. Pick your width, get ready to ace T1 and smash that bike leg.

£225

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Campagnolo Super Record 13-Speed Wireless Groupset

Campagnolo Super Record 13-Speed Wireless Groupset

Campagnolo has added another first to its long list of milestones: the world’s only 2 × 13 wireless drivetrain. The extra cog is not for bragging rights; more sprockets mean tighter gaps and smoother cadence. Four cassette options and seven chainring pairings deliver the broadest gear range on the road. Shifts are quicker than any 12-speed rival, and the redesigned Ergopower levers feature a customisable Smart Button alongside a re-profiled thumb shifter for intuitive control from every hand position. Both derailleurs run on removable batteries that magnet-snap into their chargers, topping up in an hour and good for roughly 750 km per charge. With a lighter, slimmer rear mech, ceramic-bearing jockey wheels and full IP69K weatherproofing, the new Super Record takes Campagnolo heritage into the future of performance cycling.

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