September brings the change of the seasons and at Merlin we are all set ready for whatever winter can throw at us – though this week has been an absolute dream and we’ve enjoyed some fantastic sunset rides! Settle down with a brew and see what new products are in Goods In this month as the nights get darker and the chill descends in the air.
Castelli Autumn/Winter ’24 Cycle Clothing
From the Italian clothing experts, our first drops of the new Autumn/Winter products are starting to land. Highlights include new products such as the ultra-visible Perfetto Ltd RoS 2 Jacket (pictured above), as well as an expansion of the hugely popular Espresso range to now offer a full 365-day riding option. Think muted tones, mix and match colouring and performance – we are seriously impressed with this.
LED Bicycle Lights
Darker mornings and evenings mean that a good set of lights is absolutely essential for any cyclist riding outdoors. Even using them when it is daylight can help to be seen when the sun is lower in the sky. We will be doing a more in-depth look at all of the light brands in a future blog, but we have excellent options from the likes of Lezyne, Magicshine, CatEye and Ravemen to cover all requirements.
Whether it be for the commute, fast road riding, or off-road fun, we have lights that go from 100 Lumens all the way up to a blinding 12,000!
Shop our entire light range here
Spatz Overshoes
New in from the experts at Spatz are the Fasta Lite UCI Legal Race Overshoes. Designed to be an easy on/off option with plenty of stretch and a sleek fitting, they were designed with the help of the Brownlee brothers as well as World Tour team Alpecin Deceuninck. The 1mm thick neoprene is strong and robust and will be a great addition to any cyclists wardrobe come the colder and wetter days.
Rohloff Hubs
Something a bit niche, but one of the best gearing systems on the planet. Rohloff are experts at hub gears and have been used by many riders to circumnavigate the globe due to their excellent gear range all contained within the rear wheel hub. If you are building up a touring bike, or even a bomb-proof commuter Rohloff are an excellent option for those wanting fuss-free gearing.
Kent Cleaning and Lubrication
New to the cycling market are an excellent new range of products from Kent. Coming from an automotive background, they have applied their knowledge and expertise to a full range of cycling specific products. Including some excellent cleaners and lubes, as well as a Nano Graphene Coating spray, with these it will be easy to ensure your bicycle is performing at it’s best over the dirtier winter conditions.
Challenge Cyclocross Tyres
One thing that definitely does signal the change of the season is the start of the cyclocross season. We are working hard to ensure that we stay in stock of the popular models such as the popular Grifo and mud option Limus in all fitments from Tubed, Tubeless and Tubular. We are also proud to have been chosen by the UK distributor to have UK exclusivity of the new Challenge Flandrien Team Edition tubular which we have excellent stocks of. Designed with the input of former World CX Champion Tom Pidcock, it is designed for the toughest conditions, across multiple surfaces and be an excellent mud-shedder. Sure to be popular for the changing surfaces.
Whatever the weather, keep riding and if you need any help or advice on products, do not hesitate to get in touch in the Comments below or with our Customer Service team
Check out or Blog on some of the highlights of the new Endura Autum/Winter range here
