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Fizik’s first foray into knit cycling uppers — the R1 Infinito — was a somewhat tepid exploration of the technology, but the Italian company has now fully embraced the concept with the new Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave. Fizik builds the new woven uppers using a mix of nylon and “thermoplastic” (the exact polymer isn’t named) …

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I wasn’t a huge fan of Bontrager’s standard Ballista road shoes. Although they looked sleek with their seamless synthetic leather uppers and single rear-mounted Boa dial, the heel hold was only so-so, and tightening the dial only created more pressure on top of your foot. Bontrager has since added a knit version — aptly named …

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