Shimano comes out with a new eyewear range for 2011. The new line is composed of the S60R, S60R-PH, S50X, S40R and the S40RS. The sunglasses will be available in January.
Top of the line is the S60R which has anti-scratch and a anti-fog lens. It features Shimano’s Metal Fit Design. A stainless steel plate is used to connect two separate frames which allows you to adjust the eyewear to your desired fit. The S60R also gives you UV400 protection. On the other hand, the S60R-PH features photochromatic lenses. Both models have color options of brilliant blue, metallic white and metallic black.
The Shimano S50X comes with three sets of lenses and is made for daily use including cycling or other activities. RX-clips are available for this model and for the S40RS. The S40RS is a smaller model of the current S40R. It comes in colors of sky blue, ice…
Using Swiss design and technology, BMC introduces the 2011 Race Machine RM01 road bike.
The BMC 2011 Race Machine RM01 adopted the Team Machine design, with the triangle shape tubing placed between the top tube and down tube. A sturdy bottom bracket ensures power is transferred to the road and not lost.
A TCC carbon seatpost is used, which absorbs vibration to ensure riding longer periods.
The 2011 BMC Race Machine RM01 features a tapered steerer tube on the TCC fork, adding stiffness and steering precision.
Two colors are available, white and blue, but the interesting part is the component options for each. The 2011 Race Machine in white comes with SRAM and Easton components, and the blue model uses Shimano, Easton, and Mavic.
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Rapha launched a new skincare line that is specific for cyclists’ use. Handmade in the UK, the Performance SKincare uses ingredients from the herbs on Mount Ventoux. The new skincare line is composed of chamois cream, winter embrocation and soap.
The Rapha soap is a combination of rich, natural oils. The soap has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. It comes in lavender, rosemary, lemon, cypress and other natural herbs that can give you a thorough cleaning not only for your skin but even for your Rapha gloves and mitts.
The Rapha Chamois Cream is used for hydration and to prevent chafing of the skin during daily rides. Made with patchouli, cistus and altar cedar, it has been tested by Rapha riders of more than 14 hours.
The Rapha Winter Embrocation is ideal for keeping you in the game by moisturizing your skin in cooler, dry conditions. Main ingredients for the embrocation are essential…
Rocky Mountain, as you may know, is predominately a mountain bike company. In acknowledging the need to train, however, they will release the 2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR cyclocross.
Last year, Rocky Mountain had 3 cross bikes in their line up. In 2011, they will only feature 2. The Rocky Mountain 2011 Solo CXR received input from team riders Geoff Kabush and Alison Sydor. In the end, the Solo CXR is a race cross bike scaled down.
Oval shape tubing is featured at the top tube and down tube, so when lugging the 2011 Solo CXR up hills, it is easier to grab and more comforting to shoulder.
Carbon fiber is used on the seat stays to absorb bumps on the course. Lastly, carbon was also used on the front fork and steer tube.
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It was an exciting moment for us at InterBike. We had the chance to sit down and view a first-look at the Hour shoe line, designed for BMX and skateboarding. Hour is under the parent company One Eighty, which also umbrellas Volume Bike Co and Demolition bike parts.
Three shoes from Hour made their debut: the Analog, Digital, and Tourbillon. Each pair is named after watch technology, with the analog being the lease expensive model, to the Tourbillon. Inspiration for the line came from all over, the most noticeable being automobiles, art, athletic, dress and importantly bicycles and skating.
Hour will release the Tourbillon first. It is set to drop on March 15th for $70. The Analog will hit stores April 15th for $50. And, the Digital can be purchased on May 15th for $60. Release dates and MSRP was determined by economic times, like paying taxes…
At OutDoor Demo, Trek had a strong presence. One of the bikes we checked out was the 2011 Trek Gary Fisher Superfly Elite 29er.
In total, Trek offers three Superfly’s, two are completes, and one comes as a frameset. The Trek 2011 Gary Fisher Superfly Elite 29er is the top model in the series, which uses a similar frame from 2010. It Utilizes a Monocoque carbon G2 frame.
Featuring a SRAM X.O./PG-1070 drivetrain, various Bontrager components, and a Fox F29 RLC front suspension, the Superfly will be available this Winter for $4,729.99.
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The main attraction at Colnago’s booth at this year’s InterBike was the 2011 Limited Edition C59 Italia.
The Colnago 2011 limited edition C59 Italia was made to recognize the Colnago C59, thus limiting the C59 Italia to a symbolic number of 59. As you may know, in past years, Colnago released other limited bikes: one in collaboration with Ferrari (CF 7), and the Colnago Master (celebrating 55 years of Colnago), which was last year’s limited model on display.
On display was 1 of 59 of the 2011 C59 Italia limited editions. With its Di2 battery pack concealed, the highly limited Colnago is sleek in design. Do you want to know where the battery is placed? The only way to know is if you buy one from Colnago, informed Colnago.
Everything about the limited Colnago C59 Italia shines, including the small section of brake cable exposed (resembles metal piping)…
