White Arrow
Gear round-up: Funn ‘Bored of Black’ components (Bike Radar)
Black is out and white is in. That’s what American mountain bike component
makers Funn would have us believe with their Bored of Black range, which is
now available in the UK via their new distributors Decade Europe.
First up is the aluminium **Arrow seatpost **(£31.99), which is available in
an array of colours including white/blue, white/red and white/yellow.
It comes in two lengths, each available with a choice of three diameters –
26.8mm/27.0mm/27.2mm in 350mm, and 30.0mm/30.9mm/31.6mm in 400mm. Our
30.9/400mm test post weighs 278g.
The Bored of Black theme extends to the matching **Arrow stem** (£31.99),
again with the same colour options. Three lengths are on offer – 55/65/80mm –
with a 31.8mm bar clamp. Our sample, the 70mm version, tips the scales at
148g.
Even Funn’s **Viper II** pedals (£59.99) get a white makeover. With an alloy
body and chromoly axles, they weigh in at 525g for the pair and feature a
clear 3M grip panel for extra traction.
Not part of the BoB range, but white nonetheless, is this **Skinny II saddle**
(£26.99). Also available in black, it has chromoly rails and a water-resistant
PVC covering with reinforced side panels. Weight on our …