{"id":17654,"date":"2016-09-02T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/09\/02\/first-look-friday-bmc-fourstroke-specialized-andorra-sox-footwear-and-cam-clothing-r5513\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:43:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:43:05","slug":"first-look-friday-bmc-fourstroke-specialized-andorra-sox-footwear-and-cam-clothing-r5513","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-friday-bmc-fourstroke-specialized-andorra-sox-footwear-and-cam-clothing-r5513\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look Friday: BMC Fourstroke, Specialized Andorra, Sox Footwear, and CAM clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring BMC&#8217;s Fourstroke 02, Specialized Women&#8217;s Andorra shorts, Sox Footwear and CAM riding kit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">BMC Fourstroke 02 XT<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72034600-1472815254.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793441\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793441\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"BMC Fourstroke 02 XT 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72034600-1472815254.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The BMC Fourstoke is a 100mm travel dual suspension cross-country and marathon bike. The front triangle of the 02 model is carbon while the rear triangle is made from aluminium tubing. As the name suggests, the 02 XT is kitted out with Shimano&#8217;s XT level drivetrain and brakes. Fox handles the suspension with a 32 Float Performance fork and Float EVOL Performance shock. The wheels are a set of DT Swiss X1700 Spline Two wrapped in Onza Canis rubber.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList clearfix\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fourstroke 02 &#8211; Advanced Pivot System<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tubing<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">01 Premium Carbon (F), Al-13 Triple-butted aluminium \u00ae<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Size<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">S \/ M \/ L<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fox 32 Float Performance Series FIT4 Remote (100mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fox Float EVOL Performance Series DPS Remote (100mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Gears<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">2&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainwheel<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 36-26T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 11-40T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainwheel<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, 36-26T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, Side-Swing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT Shadow Plus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT (160\/160mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BMC MFB 02 720mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BMC MSM 02<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BMC MSP 02, 31.6mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fizik Tundra M7<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss X1700 Spline Two<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss X1700 Spline Two<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Onza Canis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Retail Price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R65,999.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Specialized Women&#8217;s Andorra shorts<\/h2>\n<p>Specialized Women&#8217;s Andorra shorts seek to be functional while still providing performance on the trails. We have two specification levels on review: the Pro and Comp.<\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-02309000-1472815256.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793444\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793444\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Specialized Women Ambush shorts 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-02309000-1472815256.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-84878900-1472815256.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793446\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793446\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Specialized Women Ambush shorts 3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-84878900-1472815256.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both shorts feature VaporRize fabric which is said to be tough and water resistant while remaining light and stretchy. The Pro shorts have further perforated areas to assist with cooling. Waist adjustment allows riders to fine tune fit. The shorts are designed to reach the knee area with space for light padding.<\/p>\n<p>The Comp shorts have back and side pockets while the Pro shorts use a removable liner with SWAT compartments built in for storage. These liner compartments are easily accessible through the pockets of the Pro shorts. In addition, the Pro short liner has undergone the Body Geometry treatment and are designed with the specific needs of women in mind. The Comp shorts do not come with a padded inner liner.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-43255500-1472815256.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793445\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793445\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Specialized Women Ambush shorts 2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-43255500-1472815256.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pro shorts are available in black and turquoise for R1,999. The Comp shorts colours are carbon and neon coral and retail for R1,199.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Sox Footwear<\/h2>\n<p>Sox Footwear are a locally manufactured sock brand. The socks utilise Dri-Fast fibre technology for moisture management. They have reinforced heels and toes, a breathable mesh top, non-slip leg sleeves and a pressure point pad on the ball of the foot.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60612200-1472815255.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793443\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793443\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Sox Footwear 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60612200-1472815255.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information and to purchase online visit the Sox Footwear <a href=\"http:\/\/soxfootwear.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">CAM riding kit<\/h2>\n<p>New to SA we don&#8217;t yet know much about the CAM brand other than that the garments are made in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24757800-1472815255.jpg\" data-fileid=\"793442\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"793442\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"CAM kit 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24757800-1472815255.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve got the CAM Tuffle jersey and Gji Gji Elite bib for the men while on the women&#8217;s side we&#8217;re testing the CAM Dini Elite jersey and Tweeg Elite shorts. We&#8217;re looking forward to seeing how well this kit performs on the bike.<\/p>\n<p>The CAM range is currently available online at Chris Willemse Cycles <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cwcycles.co.za\/brand\/cam\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring BMC&#8217;s Fourstroke 02, Specialized Women&#8217;s Andorra shorts, Sox Footwear and CAM riding kit. BMC Fourstroke 02 XT The BMC Fourstoke is a 100mm travel dual suspension cross-country and marathon bike. 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