Fizik just released a wider line of recreational and women specific saddles aside from their regular collection of race performance seats. Recently out of the market, The Aliante (143mm wide), the Arione (132mm wide) and the Anatres (143mm wide).

Their best seller is the Aliante saddle. It is wider and with a slight ergonomic dip as to its length. Selle Italia and Selle San Marco introduced their new carbon railed and shelled versions, however the move appeared to be a response to a marketing strategy. Aliante maintains its comfortable design of durability. The Fizik Aliante Carbon is 199 grams of a wider and softer saddle. The exterior shell is 35 grams of multi-directional carbon fiber and around 15 grams bi-directional carbon/Kevlar weave interior “hammock”. Just be sure not to fall asleep while riding.

SRP is €175-€299, depending on the rails chosen (K:ium or Carbon Braided).

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Wheelmen & Co. is known for its classic look and vintage styles. New to the market is the Minuteman Messenger Bag. Wheelmen & Co. stated that the new messenger bag was the answer to your needs by any urban cyclist, “A bag that could withstand the heavy wear and tear of commuting and travel, yet visually maintain cleanness and authenticity.”

Made with cork fabric, the material on the Minuteman Messenger Bag is soft, environmental friendly and is nice to look at. With a 10.10 ounce wax canvas exterior, it also features 1000 denier nylon lining to keep your things dry at all times.

The Minuteman comes with multiple pockets, a phone specific or blackberry side pocket, waterproof zipper and a stabilizer strap at the sides. It measures 13x8x11 inches and uses a two-inch Cam Lock to keep the bag in place. There’s a 1/8” padding sewn inside for added protection…

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Coming this October is a new pedal system from Look, the Keo Blade Aero. Used recently by Alberto Contador at the prologue and final time trial on the 97th Tour de France, the new pedal system proved to stay true to its name as an aerodynamic advantage on the road.

The prototype pedal system will have the same look and mechanisms that drive the current Keo Blade but features a different design specified to have aerodynamic performance due to a smoother lower area on the pedal. The Look Keo Blade Aero weighs 200 grams, making it slightly heavier than the current 195g Keo Blade. The increase was due to its new shape and material used. Because of this new overall structure of the Keo Blade Aero, Look claims that vertical plane stiffness in the pedal system has improved.

Availability of the Look Keo Blade Aero in the market will be…

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For easy fill ups in your tires, the Airace Infinity Turbo Steel Floor Pump is your handyman that should not be absent. The Turbo has an automatic chuck which allows you to use it on any valves like Schrader and Presta. This is also meant that you won’t need to adjust grommets and spacers. The Turbo gives the right amount of air required.

The Airace Infinity Turbo Steel Floor Pump has a lever that is equipped with an air release valve that functions like an exit for excess air. The gauge is located on the top of the barrel. Here is where you can also check the data like a dial pointer. The dial pointer ensures a proper set pressure is followed. The hose hangs from underneath the gauge. It is flexible and can easily be kept in storage.

The Airace Infinity Turbo Steel Floor Pump provides a maximum of 160psi….

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The final stage for the Tour de France saw the glory of its riders in Paris. There’s much to look forward to for 2011’s Tour de France and despite the scandals and controversies, it remains the most exciting race of the year.

The 97th Tour de France saw Alberto Contador of Astana taking the crown without a stage win. Amidst all the controversy, Contador raised the bar after winning for the third time. Contador shares, “It was a Tour where I had a lot of pressure, especially physically as I was not at my best form. It took a lot of confidence to face difficult situations…The three victories were very different. The first, in 2007, was special, because that was the first; last year, the situation was difficult and this made it difficult. And this year I had difficult moments; but I could count on a strong team. I realize…

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The GEAX Saguaro MTB tubular tires will soon come out to fit a 29er mountain bike. Larger than the 26”, it features an ultra high count cotton casing with 290 tpi. It also has the SAGUARO tread pattern. Measuring at 2.0”, the Saguaro tire has its casing with a latex tube sewn inside. This allows a fully air-tight system.

The tires are 99% handmade although the tread pattern isn’t. The tubulars are hand sewn and each tire takes 8 hours of careful handiwork. As per GEAX’s product manager S. Bressan, “As handmade tubular manufacturer, we always highly recommend to use glue/mastic over adhesive tape to glue tubulars on: Due to the small sewing protrusion on our tubulars (mentioned above), the tape cannot fully adapt to it and fulfill all the empty space that remains between a sewed casing and a flat tubular rim. The glue instead adapts to it and…

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Fox releases helmets for mountain biking known as the V3R and V2. The V3R is made from carbon fiber and kevlar and almost look similar to a motorcycle helmet. It has 10 intake vents and 4 exhaust ports for superior ventilation. It’s CPSC and ASTM approved and has adjustable options for the vents.

The V3R also uses the Coolmax liner and pads which is removable and washable. The mouthpiece can also be easily detached for cleaning. The Fox V3R also makes use of the D-loop, a system designed to ensure that with a snap, the helmet is secured without the fear of it loosening. With a MSRP of $379.99, the Fox V3R comes in four sizes and in one carbon design.

At a more affordable range, the V2 helmet from Fox has an injected polycarbon-ate shell. It is DOT and Snell 2005 approved and provides quality protection with its Fox…

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