The “Le Pliable” folding bike is a bold creation bike by a French designer in Boston. The bike uses the standard basic components of a bicycle and all its parts are readily replaceable. The designer, Saul Maret based his concept on the central headset position.
The “Le Pliable” folding bike presents some interesting features. To begin, its frame is foldable Aluminum 6061 anodized tube treatment and with a 11/8” headset. It has a quick release open saddle that can also be folded and a snap release open modify seatpost height. In addition, it has an open swingarm that could be quickly released and folded. Likewise, the pedals can be folded and stays remain in crank window. It is very innovative concept worth riding.
Other remarkable features are the red deflector and red LEDs, the wheel size is 16” and with a gearbox in hub of 3 sprockets. The length of the…
For 2011 Easton Haven will parade new wheels. These are the XC One, EA 70 XC, EA 90 XC, Haven Carbon and Aluminum. The XC One is a wheelset for singlespeed riding. It has no tubeless option and the MSRP is $699.
The EA 70 XC has MSRP of $525 for the 29er version and comes in black and white colors. It weighs 1950g and has a standard welded seam for its rim. It uses X2 hubs with straight pull spokes. Front and rear wheels have 24 count. The axle offerings are standard quick release and 15QR for the front and only standard quick release for the rear.
The EA 90 XC uses the UST rim with measurements of 24mm outer width and 19mm inner rim width. It weighs 1500g and is colored with black rims, sandblasted grey spokes and red anodized hub configuration. MSRP is $925.
The Haven Carbon is East…
Ultra Motor reveals a new propulsion system for 2011 which can be customized for e-bikes, pedelec and e-Scooters. This is to sustain the continuous development of the Ultra Motor A2B and to meet the demands of the market.
It will feature a controller mount of motor aluminum casing which supports the regenerative brake with a CAN bus capability. It will also include a customized handlebar display, a bottom bracket torque sensor, external wireless regenerative power and signal leads designed for flexibility and comfort adjustable to the customer’s choice relative to the bike or vehicle. Ultra Motor intends to release the model sometime next year.
This offer will focus on a pilot group of customers who will be using the propulsion system for E-bikes with a brushless and gearless 250 watt rear hub motor that has a capacity of 36 volts and weighing only 4.5 kg and will duly be showcased at…
Australian brand Knog designed a saddle pouch that is both stylish and functional called the Saddle Dog. It comes in two sizes, the Mini and the Maxi. Both can be had with four trendy colors to choose from. These are storm grey/asian olive, oatmeal/agent orange, burnt orange/cream and waxed camo.
The Knog Saddle Dog is made from water-resistant heavy weight waxed cotton canvas. It has reflective piping for good visibility and is skillfully handmade to be durable and strong to hold your valuables or multi-tools.
The Saddle Dog has a main attachment strap which you can adjust and secure from the inside. There, you will find the internal cam buckle. For added stability and to keep your saddle pouch secure, Knog added a secondary elastic and hook configuration which you can wrap around the seatpost end.
The Mini can hold 1L and has 140x85x75mm measurements. The Maxi can take 1.2L and has…
Continental will change the Mountain King tire in 2011, and also add a new race tire known as the X-King.
For the Continental 2011 Mountain King tire, they have removed the Endless Edge technology, and added side knobs, lugs, with various sizes and compounds. In the end, the Mountain King is more aggressive than the previous years.
For XC or All Mountain enthusiasts, the 2011 X-King tire is tailored for you. The tread is designed for the tires weight to be lighter and a smoother ride.
Both tires are available now at Continental retailers.
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Tuned and mastered for urban commuting, Cinelli shares the 2011 Gazzetta della Strada. The 2011 Cinelli Gazzetta della Strada is a 1950s style vintage road bike, but altered for commuting.
The Cinelli 2011 Gazzetta della Strada is made of Columbus tubing and TIG welds and weighs 2000 grams. Forks are also made of steel and weighs in at 725 grams.
Built with a Shimano Sora, Cinelli Vai stem and bars, Tektro brakes, and Novatec hubs. Three colorways will release, while you can purchase as a frame only for custom builds. Shown in midnight blue.
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Earlier we showed you the 2011 Diamondback Scapegoat, and now to the BMX side we have the 2011 Venom, Venom Pro, and Venom AM street/park bmx bikes.
The 2011 Diamondback Venom Pro is obviously the top model in the series, featuring a full chromoly frame and fork, 175mm tubular chromoly 2-piece cranks, and 36H Alienation Skylark front and 440 rear rims, 2 pegs and SST ORYG. Price range is between $541 – $640.
The Diamondback 2011 Venom AM is much like the pro, with the main difference is the geometry. Utilizing a Chromoly down tube on the frame, full chromoly fork, 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks, 36h Alienation PBR rims. MSRP is between $541 – $640.
Last but not least is the 2011 Diamondback Venom, with the top tube measuring 19.5″, full chromoly fork, chromoly down tube, 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks, 36h aluminum rims. 2 pegs and…
