Chrome has launched the Staff Design collection using the Citizen messenger bags. Three Chrome staff members has designed a Chrome Citizen bag, while each is respectively named after the designer, Eddy, Joanie, and Anne. All three come in multiple vibrant colors, and are available in limited quantities. Only released in the medium sized messenger bag with a retail price of $160.
RockShox 2011 Boxxer Downhill Fork has a few tweaks for the coming year, while the 2010 stirred some excitement, since it was the first redesign in years. RockShox 2011 Boxxer forks were tested last year by the BlackBox racers World Cup Season which is a huge plus since past issues have now been resolved. For example, the air springs are replaced with a Solo Air Spring and a self regulating negative spring.
2011 RockShox Boxxer forks also contains a updated Maxle Lite thru axle, and the air spring is moved to the lower part of the fork to combat against damage from over tightening the crowns. Retail price for the RockShox 2011 Boxxer forks is $1700.
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Mirraco BMX is starting to roll out the 2011 bikes, and unfortunately very little details are available. As you can see, a group shot was taken, and the Mirraco 2011 BMX bikes are being put into catalog form as we speak. Using bright colors combined very nicely, while two models known are the eDIT and Bronson. Click below to see the rest of the images.
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Walmart is at it again with another fixed gear bike, this time by Genesis. First, the Mongoose fixed gear hit the internet with different opinions from cyclists, and now Genesis rolls out the Track One. The Genesis Track One fixed gear retails for $149, the exact same price as the Mongoose.
First glance at the Genesis Track One, you can see a kickstand, which not too many fixies have, but uses a flip flop hub, steel frame, front and back brakes, and alloy wheels. Lastly, a simple colorway suits the Genesis Track One nicely, which is black, red, and cream.
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Puma, known for sneakers and athletic clothes has launched a mini website for their new line of bikes. Although the brand has received some heat for dipping into the cycling world, Puma Bikes line features a fixed gear, city bike, and folding bikes for the summer of 2010.
Coming on board with Puma Bikes for the mini website is Biomega, a company based out of Copenhagen which designed each Puma Bike. As far as retail price goes, a standard price is available for each model, but since you can customize the bikes, price may vary.
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The Whyte 19 Carbon Race comes out with upgraded parts to give quality performance when in use for race or cross country rides. From having an aluminum and carbon frame, the new 19 Race is fully carbon based on the E-120 model.
It features RockShox Sid Race suspension Fork and Fulcrum Red Metal 3 Wheelset with Center Lock wheels. The spokes are Fulcrum StSt Bladed with rims that are tubless compatible. The 19 Carbon Race has Maxxis Aspen, 26” X 2.1” DKFW AR Folding tires.
Also featured on the Whyte 19 Carbon Race is an FSA bar, stem, seatpost and BB 30 crankset. The rest of its components are Shimano XT.
Built to endure hard trails, the Whyte 19 Carbon Race sells for £2799….
The Sanitation Department in New York City forwarded a proposal to remove all “ghost bikes” attached to street signs. They stood as a memorial to cyclists killed by cars but with the drafting of the new city plan, they just might be voted to be cleared away.
The victims’ families and friends were devastated upon learning the news. The proposed removal of the ghost bikes also includes bikes that have been abandoned by owners as well as junk bicycles. The inclusion of the junk bikes was spurred by complaints of neighbors as reported by the head of the agency’s cleaning unit, Michael Bellew.
There will be a public hearing on the bike proposal on July 20th at 125 Worth St., Room 819, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Should the proposal pass, implementation will begin in September. Warning stickers will be posted on the bikes to give the owners ample time to rescue the…
