Introducing for 2011 is the Masi Speciale Chixed, a womens specific step through fixed gear.

The Masi 2011 Speciale Chixed uses a shorter reach, which does not compromise the quality, and you can expect the same double butted chromoly frame and fork (which is used on other fixed gear bikes from Masi). The custom track dropouts, and lugged forks add for a vintage look.

Components like the crankset, chainring, wheels, saddle, and handlebars are supplied by Brev.M. Available in sizes 47, 49, 51cm and will release in orange.

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Incase, known for their different carrying cases has launched two new messenger bags using nylon materials.

The Incase nylon messenger bags can hold up to a 15 inch laptop, and separate compartments to hold gadgets. Featuring a gray/blue, and black messenger bags with matching straps and clips. Available now at Incase retailers.

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Add Mike Giant, Bikes on Wheels, Leader, plus Velocity rims, and what do you get? Some custom art work you can ride.

Although the frames and rims were already on display for the Bicycle Film Festival on August 18th at Mascot, 1267 Queen St. W in Park dale, you still have a chance to check them out (here), and purchase since they are being auctioned off. As you can see, many of the frames feature an array of colors, while the first complete offering is simple.

The first Mike Giant x Leader to auction features white/black colorway, Velocity rims, Paul cranks and hubs, Thompson stem and seat post, and Soma drop bars. Starting bid is $4,000! Check out the rest of the images below.

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2011 will bring back the Masi Speciale with a retro theme including vintage graphics that is intended for road racing, yet is enjoyable for day commutes.

The 2011 Masi Speciale road bike highlights are a double butted chromoly frame, lugged chrome forks, and a Tiagra 9 speed groupset.

The Tiagra 9 speed groupset on the 2011 Masi Speciale uses outboard bearings, plus the compact dropouts on the frame adds more stiffness to the bike. A comfortable saddle is present, that has the Masi stamp with “Milano”, a nice look indeed.

If your thinking this bike is expensive, well your wrong! MSRP is $1,200.

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Profile Racing has launched the new Elite Splined Drive Race Sprockets.

The elite splined drive sprockets are constructed of 7075 aluminum, you can use with normal cranks or No-Boss cranks, plus it will adapt with the 48 spline 19mm spindle, and a spider bolt is not needed. Color choices are red, blue, and black.

Tooth counts available are 36t (5oz), 37t (5.1oz), 38t (5.2oz), 39t (5.4oz), 40t (5.4oz), 41t (5.6oz), 42t (5.8oz), 43t (5.9oz), 44t (6.1oz)

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Rickshaw Bagworks gives the Zero Messenger bag a taste of tweed! Inspiration for the Rickshaw zero messenger tweed bags came from woolen textiles of Scotland and Ireland, a dash of British royalty, and a well known Scotland Yard detective.

All the tweed messenger bags are made of 100% recycled polyester, stain resistant coating, while each are high tech and eco friendly. Retail price is $80, and colors available are Earl Grey, Piccadilly, Secret Garden (green), Stout (dark brown), and Yellow Submarine.

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We won’t get into politics here (leave that for the comment section), but it has came to our attention that ex-president George Bush was interested in purchasing a new mountain bike, and that is when the co founders of Niner Bikes Steve Domahidy and Chris Sugai met up with Bush to introduce the Jet 9 29er.

Before Chris and Steve met with George Bush in Kennebunkport, Maine, he had never ridden a 29er. After taking the bike for a spin including Peloton One (Bush’s cycling buddies), and secret service men. In the end, Bush knocked 3 minutes off his overall time.

In the end, it seemed that everyone had a good time, but what was left out was, did he purchase the Niner Jet 9?

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