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Daniela Ryf Storms South Africa with Dominating Win

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Created: Tuesday, 04 April 2017 16:28
XLAB Champion Daniela Ryf put down another sub-9 hour performance at the IRONMAN African Championship, crossing the tape in a stunning 8:47:02.

Despite a nagging back injury that nearly caused her to back out of the race, Ryf pulled off a huge lead on the bike leg. Her women’s-best 4:50:50 put her 3+ minutes ahead of the rest of the field. A dominating 2:57:27 marathon clocked her third sub-3 hour marathon of her career.

For carrying her repair, Daniela opts for the Aero Pouch 300 mounted on a Delta 400. The Aero Pouch’s CFD-proven design wraps around her bottle cage and ensures repair essentials remain sleek and fast.

The Aero TT frame bottle can save up to 64 seconds on a full distance race compared to a standard bottle.

Daniela also uses the new leak-free Torpedo Bottle designed with an innovative breather valve, mounted on the new ultra-secure clip-down Versa Mount. Turn the bottle upside down or shake it around – the new leak-free bottle design keeps liquids inside!

XLAB Champion Helle Frederiksen Lights Up Puerto Rico

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Created: Wednesday, 22 March 2017 16:47
Helle Frederiksen, the newest addition to the powerhouse slate of XLAB Champions, opened her 2017 season with a top podium spot at 70.3 Puerto Rico.

She led the field out of the water, followed by consistent performances on the bike and run. For Frederiksen, the race made for another solid showing at the iconic, paradisiacal venue, headlined by her wins in 2013 and 2014.

Her go-to gear for superstar splits? The Torpedo Versa 500 allows her to on-the-fly adjust the angle of her bike computer in the island sun. For nutrition storage, Helle opted for the Stealth Pocket 500c with a sleek, element-deflecting carbonesque finish. Her setup is rounded out by the Aero TT on the frame, and the patented Aero Pouch 300 keeps repair storage tucked neatly behind her rear bottle.

Jodie Cunnama Slays 70.3 South Africa Field for 7th Straight Win

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Created: Monday, 30 January 2017 16:37
Aboard her newly XLAB outfitted drool-worthy Cevelo P5X, Jodie Cunnama ruled the women’s field from start-to-finish to claim her 7th consecutive win on the Eastern Cape course.

From the start gun she led the field with stunning times, clinching the fastest splits on the swim and bike. Cunnama powered her head-turning P5X to a day’s best 2:38:59 bike split, catapulting her strong performance across the line in a final 4:39:49.

Jodie gained the extra aerodynamic advantage with 3 of XLAB’s superior cages each engineered for specific areas of the bike. She was outfitted with a Gorilla rear cage, Torpedo aerobar cage and Sidekick frame cage. Jodie also sported a soft XLAB Race Belt.

Steffen 3rd in Bahrain Showdown

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Created: Wednesday, 21 December 2016 12:01
XLAB Champion Caroline Steffen claimed the 3rd place spot on the podium amongst heavy competition in Bahrain. Steffen tops off her 2016 season with a 4:15:08 at the 2016 70.3 Middle East Championship. Her strong race posted the fastest swim split of the day, and the 5th fastest bike split amongst a hard-charging women’s field.

The 3rd place take continues a string of strong XLAB Champion performances using the new Torpedo Kompact 500 aerobar hydration system. The new model leverages the award-winning design of the Torpedo Kompact 100 with new features like a redesigned carbon mounting plate and the brand new Raptor Carbon Cage, which is color-customizable to match most kits and bikes.

Hauschildt Sets New Course Record in Western Australia, Van Lierde Cruises to Cozumel Win

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Created: Monday, 05 December 2016 16:24

XLAB Champion Mel Hauschildt conquered the Ironman Western Australia course, taking home her second full-distance win of the year. She broke the tape with a 2:57 lead over 2nd place with an 8:56:33. The impressive time smashed the previous course record by 1:54, sealing her name in the record books.

Hauschildt toed the line driven to win - and admitted she took a look at the standing course record prior to the race. To take on her big goals, Hauschildt selected the new Torpedo Kompact 500 - the high-performance carbon update to the award-winning Torpedo Kompact design.

XLAB Champion and 2013 World Champion Frederik Van Lierde also raced down the field for an 8:03:09 at Ironman Cozumel. His new Cervelo P5X was outfitted with the Gorilla rear cage, Torpedo aerobar cage and Chimp frame cage, each designed for specific positions on bicycles.

XLAB Crushes Kona Count for 4th Consecutive Year

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Created: Thursday, 13 October 2016 10:18
XLAB is proud to announce that they have once again clinched the title of #1 most-used bike hydration brand at this year’s World Championship in Kona! This top title makes XLAB the leading hydration brand on the Pier for 4 years in-a-row at the annual Lavamagazine.com Bike Count.

Between frame, front and rear hydration, XLAB’s presence grew by 22.3% over 2015 – for a total of 1370 units at the world’s most prestigious triathlon. In the overall bike hydration total, XLAB was the clear leader with 72% more units than the nearest competitor. “To be the most trusted hydration brand for athletes embarking on such an inspirational and challenging event is very humbling,” said XLAB COO Candice Turner. “Thank you to all athletes who trusted XLAB for your big day in Kona!”

Data courtesy of Lavamagazine.com

XLAB Champion Daniela Ryf Crushes Kona Course for Second Big Island World Title!

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Created: Monday, 10 October 2016 10:37

10/9 XLAB Champion Daniela Ryf Crushes Kona Course for Second Big Island World Title!

Congratulations XLAB Champion Daniela Ryf, now 2X Kona World Champion! Ryf fought off a star-studded field to take the win in 8:46:46, cementing a new course record along the way.

She also took home the fastest bike split of the day, clocking a 4:52:26 on the Queen K. Ryf entered T2 with a comfortable 8 minutes over the nearest competitor and easily held the lead for her second win.

Ryf’s XLAB choices for conquering the Queen K were the Aero TT frame bottle and Torpedo Versa Bottle upfront. For extra advantage on the Lava Field, she selected the Torpedo Vestito cooling cover to keep her aerobar hydration cool in the hot conditions. For carrying her repair, Daniela opts for the Aero Pouch 300 mounted on a Delta 425. The Aero Pouch’s CFD-proven design wraps around her bottle cage and ensures repair essentials remain sleek and fast.

Daniela Ryf’s 2016 Title marks the 30th World Championship for XLAB’s powerhouse sponsored slate. Congratulations Daniela Ryf!

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