The Sigma Sports Cafe Ride has showcased a wide range of technology to keep Matt Stephens both safe and on track over the course of the series. From the latest GPS bike computers to smart bike lights, we have taken a look at some of the hottest tech to feature in the Sigma Sports Cafe Ride.
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1. Wahoo TRACKR RADAR Rear Light
Safety out on the bike, whether you’re out at night, riding down rural lanes or even shooting a Cafe Ride episode is of paramount importance. The ingenious Wahoo TRACKR RADAR Rear Light was the ideal companion for Matt Stephens and Lucy Charles-Barclay as they took a spin in Lanzarote.
The Wahoo TRACKR RADAR Rear Light combines great visibility with early warning of approaching traffic, detecting vehicles up to 150 metres behind and delivering audible and visual alerts through a compatible bike computer, in Matt’s case the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 GPS Bike Computer.
If that wasn’t all, dual LEDs helped Matt stand out, while adaptive flashing and a brake light function drew drivers’ attention as vehicles approach and Matt slowed down.
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TRACKR RADAR Rear Light
2. Garmin Edge 1050 GPS Bike Computer
Out in the sticks in Andorra for the Sepp Kuss Cafe Ride episode, Matt Stephens needed all the help he could get to both keep up with the Visma-Lease a Bike climber and also navigate around the twisting mountain roads.
The Garmin Edge 1050 was the bike computer of choice, providing detailed ride tracking, using a vivid colour touchscreen to make maps and data easy to read. One feature that was incredibly useful on this Cafe Ride route was ClimbPro. This showed Matt upcoming gradients to help him pace his efforts up the many steep roads.
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Edge 1050 GPS Cycling Computer Bundle
3. SRAM Force 2x AXS Dub E1 Powermeter Chainset
Sometimes overlooked, a bike’s chainset is an integral component and the SRAM Force 2x AXS Dub E1 Power meter Chainset used on Matt’s FACTOR ONE in the Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney Cafe Ride episode kept Matt in good stead for the undulating route north of Girona.
The chainset comes equipped with a power meter which boasts readings accurate to ±1.5%, unaffected by temperature changes. X-Range gearing provides a wide gear range with smooth progression and precise front shifting, helping Matt to maintain his rhythm across the changing terrain.
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Force 2x AXS Dub E1 Powermeter Chainset
4. Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 GPS Bike Computer
All the data at the tip of his finger tips, Matt Stephens loaded up his Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 GPS Bike Computer for an unforgettable Cafe Ride with Tour de France green jersey winner and former world champion, Mads Pedersen.
A packed route, which featured the formidable Col de la Madone climb, the ROAM was easy to use, even on the steepest slopes, with its clear 2.8-inch anti-glare touchscreen. The accurate dual-band GPS and audible turn-by-turn directions, made it easy to explore the unfamiliar roads. Especially useful on the Hors Categorie ascent, the Summit climbing feature helped Matt to judge his effort all the way to the summit.
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ELEMNT ROAM 3 GPS Cycling Computer With Handlebar Mount
5. Garmin RS210 Power Meter Pedals
We’re back in Andorra for our final piece of jaw-dropping tech and this time it is the turn of the Garmin RS210 Dual Sided Power Meter Pedals.
These Garmin power pedals provide power readings accurate to ±1%, alongside left/right balance and detailed pedalling insights to help you train effectively and pace your efforts, just like Matt had to do with Sepp Kuss. With Shimano SPD-SL compatibility, up to 90 hours of rechargeable battery life and easy transfer between bikes, these pedals are the perfect performance upgrade for any bike.
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Rally RS210 Dual Sided Power Meter Pedals
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