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Eurobike 2009: Charge launches Surface clothing

New bits from Charge plus the launch of clothing brand Surface


Posted: 11 September 2009
by David Arthur

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Eurobike 2009 snippets

If there was a Eurobike award for the best stand, Charge would probably win it

Eurobike 2009 snippets

The Charge Duster Hi

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Duster Ti with SRAM bits and retro tyres

Eurobike 2009 snippets

New colourful range of fixie riser bars

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Also new seatposts in Charge signature colours

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Should you want to ride fixed wheel on your mountain bike, you now can with the new Charge hub

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Rather than threading on, four bolts secure the sprocket into place on the hub

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Lock-on grips with a new slimmer profile

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Road cyclists will recognise the shape of this saddle as that of the classic Selle Italia Turbo. Charge say they came across the mould and now produce several coloured versions

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Biggest news from Charge though was the announcement of its new clothing range, Surface. It's primarily designed for its road cycling/fixie urban cyclists but we don't see why much of it won't appeal to us MTBers

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Wool jacket is breathable and water resistant along the lines of a snowboarding jacket

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Here Chris Akrigg models the new windproof shell

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Hoodie. Breathable and water-resistant

Eurobike 2009 snippets

Water-resistant riding trousers made from Charge's own Liquistretch material which will be at home on the bike or down the pub

Eurobike 2009 snippets

They were keen to demonstrate how the water beads off the material. There's also a pair of shorts made from the same material


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That wool jacket is functional & tasty
Posted: 11/09/2009 12:42

Charge really should get an award for that stand, it's genius.

An email has been sent to the lady to suggest that wool jacket would be a great Birthday present


Posted: 11/09/2009 15:03

What about those water repellent trousers?
Posted: 11/09/2009 20:06

I have a strong bladder
Posted: 11/09/2009 20:55

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