The flat pedal you will usually see on a BMX bike, has been adopted by fixed freestyle culture, this helps to center your foot. Brev.M has launched their new fixed freestyle pedal called Bullo, much like BMX, except the Bullo has slots for you to slide a Velcro strap to keep your foot in place.

The Brev.M Bullo Pedal uses a resin plastic body, while the traction will keep your feet intact, and will not tear up your shins (if slippage occurs). Available in 9/16″ steel pedal spindle and loose ball bearing. Color options are white, black, and glow in the dark. Releasing Fall 2010.

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Ever need to know how to been riding on the ride, listening to your iPod and something goes wrong with your bike? You have all the tools, just not exactly sure how to fix the problem? Bike Repair iPhone App is available for your iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone.

Broken down step by step, the Bike Repair app keeps it short and sweet, and right to the point so your not confused when it comes to fixing your ride. When creating the application, they did not assume you already knew had to fix your bike, so the easy instructions can help even the beginner. Retail for the app is $1.99. Click here to purchase.

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Stage 19 of the 2010 Tour de France was one to remember. At the start of Stage 19, Alberto Contador had a 8 second lead on Andy Schleck, but Schleck had promised to give his all in the time trial, and going after the yellow jersey.

Other then climbs, Contador is known for his time trial ability, and was favored to win the stage. With winds picking up which affected Schleck, Contador kept riding.

Winning stage 19 was Fabian Cancellara. Contador came in 45th place, finishing 4 minutes, 52 seconds behind, and Schleck finished in 41st, 5 minutes 9 seconds behind Cancellara. Dennis Menchov of Rabobank pushed Samuel Sanchez out of third place.

From the start of the time trial, a rumored spread that he had a 4 second lead over Schleck. Throughout the stage, Contador continued to extended that lead, and now is…

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Genesis showcases its 2011 collection of road bikes which features the usual steel and branding except for some few tweaks. Here’s what’s coming soon in 2011.

Alfine-equipped Day One is in its final stage on the drawing boards and is designed with a hub-geared, drop-barred cyclocross iron and a Reynolds 520 frame. It uses the Versa 8 speed integrated lever shifting for its hub and for its stopping power, the Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes. Its longer rack mount braze-ons give more clearance on the disc. It has a price tag of £1000.

The Vapour CX bike in matt olive finish with gloss decals is obviously attractive. It has a Tiagra drivertrain with 2300 non-series chainset and a Tektro cantis coupled with secondary levers. Its cable stop is on the fork crown not hanging by the spacer stack which results to less prone to wobble braking. It has a…

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For any type of cycling adventure whether on mere road bike riding or bike trekking, the Shimano R063 Road Shoe will assure you comfort and durability. It is the perfect shoe fit for riding and recreational comfort. It gives you the experience that any professional rider would require which releases the competitive nature in you.

It is fitted with a fiberglass reinforced polymide sole which offers a combination of optimum stiffness and adherence to club and sport riders alike. It is made of stretch resistant synthetic leather and has a mesh that ensures ventilated lasting use and fit to the tee. On its heels you will find a reflective detailing which adds visibility in low light conditions. In addition, for comfort and support, a dual hook and loop straps are provided.

The Shimano R063 Road Shoe has a tag price of $79.99 and only comes in black with grey details.

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Aspide Glamour TriathGel woman’s triathlon saddle is the perfect saddle designed and developed for female triathletes by Selle San Marco. The saddle possesses a gel-enhanced nose soft enough to give the extra relief and comfort for triathletes riding hours in the aero position. The saddle only weighs 210 grams and retains its original shape and provides the much needed comfort and support.

Its quality and uniqueness is shown by its Titanox hollow stainless steel rails, the lorica cover and the gel-enhanced nose for comfort specifically all for Women’s tri-specific saddle.

Selle San Marco has come up with a specific system to determine the right Women’s saddle for the female triathletes. The system is called “S.I.Z.E” or the Surface Ideal Zone for Ergonomics where it serves to deliver the right saddle. The sizes are neither small nor medium nor large but rather are coded in specific set of numbers….

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Shimano reveals its 2011 road shoes with models R315, R133, R106, R087 and R077. These new models will be released in September.

For the R087, not many changes were made from its older model, the R086. It still has a fiberglass reinforced nylon sole which you can use for three bolt and two bolt cleats. The graphics on the upper is now of flowing lines. The RO87 retails for £79.99.

The R077 only differs from the R076 on the graphics. The fiberglass sole and triple hook-and-loop closure is still used and the price remains the same, £69.99.

The R315 features Rovenica ultra-fine synthetic fabric upper material. The holes for ventilation are sized bigger than its older model the R310. It costs £269.99.

A new ratchet style for closure is one of the R106’s features. With fiberglass reinforced composite sole and amazing graphics, it costs £109.99.

The R133 comes with a multi-layer…

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