Ridley updates its cyclocross bikes for July 2011, the X-Night, X-Fire, X-Ride and Crossbow.
The X-Night has a high modulus carbon frame and a 4ZA Oryx full carbon monocoque fork. With an oversized BB30 bottom bracket shell, it has increased lateral stiffness and reduced q-factor. With an inch and a half lower head tube and fork crown, it also features mudless tube technology applicable to the fork and seat stays.
The X-Night has fully integrated Kevlar cable guides and a CNC design to keep the rear derailleur in place when the wheel is on collision with other objects along the ride. A new housing makes sure that the cable is safe from mud. It runs inside the seatstay towards the derailleur. It also has an integrated seatmast and a 34.9 front derailleur clamp. Offered in white, the X-Night comes with SRAM Red components, Avid Shorty Ultimates and Fulcrum Racing…
Specialized comes out with its 2011 apparel for recreational and competitive cycling. Released are the Enduro Shorts, Demo Shorts, Cascade Jersey and Deflect Jacket.
The Enduro short is for cross country enthusiasts. It has a removable liner that’s separate form the shorts. It has adjustable waist straps and a sliding front snap locks to keep you secured. It also features the Body Geometry Comp pad to allow better blood flow and pressure support. With mesh front panels and shell panels for ventilation and better functionality, the Enduro Shorts has a MSRP of $120.00.
The Demo Short is for freeride cycling, it is made from nylon/polyester material with functional Velcro hand and back pockets. It comes just below the knees with functional belt loops and internal waits adjustment. It has a 15.5” inseam and MSRP of $80.00.
The Cascade Top uses a vaporized field sensor fabric that pulls moisture from the skin towards the…
CamelBak took on consumer feedback and came out with the Antidote reservoir pack for 2011. It also introduces the new Octane LR (lumbar reservoir) which makes use of having the water weight on your hips and not on your back to keep your upper body more free to move.
The Antidote model now comes with a new easy to open and close fill port. It has a simple quarter twist and pop mechanism that locks on and ensures the water will not spill. It also has a built in dryer arms which you can utilize when you want to dry out your reservoir pack. Other modifications also include decrease on bulk height, stack height and increase on fill port diameter. It comes with quick link, that auto shuts off when disconnected from the reservoir pack. This also gives way to accessories for your hydration system which includes a carbon…
For 2011, Cannondale comes out with a 21 pound 29er that gives high quality performance on the trail despite being lightweight. The Flash 29 has a high modulus carbon fiber construction which goes from the front and splits at the seat tube and goes towards the rear.
With an inch and a half headtube, the Flash 29 also features the Cannondale S.A.V.E. chainstays and seatposts for a comfortable ride. They work like a mini-suspension systems on the bike to absorb rad shocks and vibrations.
The 2011 Flash 29 uses the Lefty Max Carbon fork which outperforms its competition with a guarantee on stiffer and lighter suspension. It also has a oversized BB30, improving the torsional resistance of the bike and allows for increased power transfer from your foot to the pedal.
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Mark Cavendish of HTC-Columbia adds Stage 20 of Tour de France to his name as he bested Alessandro Petacchi of Lampre-Farnese and Julian Dean of Garmin-Transitions at the 102.5km ride from Longjumeau to Paris. Alberto Contador remains at the top overall, winning his third Tour de France in four years.
The stage began about half an hour later due to a media circus when leading team classification Radioshack has its riders Lance Armstrong and the rest, wearing black jerseys with the number 28. This was a tribute to the 28 million cancer patients worldwide, however UCI forbade them to ride in it and ordered them to get back into team jerseys or get disqualified. After some media exposure, team RadioShack team complied.
The stage began with a breakaway of 12 riders at 35km, including Lance Armstrong. They maintained a 20 second lead but sprinters began to dominate and…
The Dahon BioLogic ReeCharge is the green way to go when charging your iPhone. Using a lithium polymer battery that can charge by wall outlet, USB, but in the case of the ReeCharge, a bicycle that contains a hub dynamo.
You start off by attaching your BioLogic ReeCharge to your bike, which captures and stores the green energy created by magnets in your hub, which in turn powers your iPhone. This is great when using certain iPhone apps that drain your battery. If your caught in bad weather, the ReeCharge comes with a splash proof silicone case and sealed connectors for protection.
Once charging your phone is complete, you can simply detach the BioLogic ReeCharge and you have power on reserve.
One of the best factors, you can use the ReeCharge with any chargeable gadgets, since it comes with a USB cable and five of the…
WTB‘s popular saddles for road and mountain bikes will receive a upgrade that will release towards the end of this year. Those seats are the Valcon and Silverado.
The WTB Valcon and Silverado will now use carbon fiber rails and carbon composite shells. Silverado is a popular mountain bike saddle, while the Valcon is primarily used for road bikes, but off road as well. This upgrade will reduce the weight by 30 grams, compared to the previous titanium rails. Overall weight for the Silverado is 170 grams, and the Valcon at 165 grams.
Another change, which is more noticeably is the embossed microfiber covers, lowering the weight a bit compared to the leather covers. Still, both seats will feature the WTB DNA padding, while the Valcon will receive the LuxZone cutout. For protecting the back part of the Silverado saddle, Kevlar has been added…
