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2011 Norco Judan Belt 29er MTB

2011 norco judan belt 29er mtb   2011 Norco Judan Belt 29er MTB

If your looking for a single speed belt drive 29er from Norco, then the 2011 Judan Belt should fit your fancy.

For 2011, the Norco Judan Belt 29er is much like 2010, using a Gates Carbon belt drive system, Reynolds 525 Chromoly belt compatible frame, and Rockshox Recon Gold TK fork.

The 2011 Norco Judan Belt 29er MTB weighs 25.8, available in sizes small, medium, large, and extra large. Retail price is $1,730 and comes in white.

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2011 BMC Teamelite TE01 Carbon Hardtail

2011 bmc teamelite te01 carbon hardtail   2011 BMC Teamelite TE01 Carbon Hardtail

BMC top hardtail mountain bike, the TE01 debuts for 2011.

The 2011 BMC Teamelite TE01 carbon hardtail has multiple options for its complete build. BMC made mention on the frames geometry, which is race tested, and uses a innovative TCC for speed and handling. As you can assume, the 2011 TE01 is light with its design, and is made of high quality carbon on the iSC frame.

As mentioned, you have options for a complete build, and two types of BMC 2011 Teamelite TE01 are available to the market, known as distributor and direct. In a nutshell, distributor market is where BMC appoints a importer in the specific country. Direct market is owns the control of distribution, for example Switzerland, Germany, France, and USA.

So now to the builds, the drivetrain options are Shimano XTR XC and Sram XX. When it comes to the wheelset your choices…

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2011 Breezer Uptown Infinity Bike

2011 breezer uptown infinity bike   2011 Breezer Uptown Infinity Bike

For 2011, Breezer launches its top of the line town bike, the Uptown Infinity. Designed for the uptown commuter, it uses the NuVinci transmission hub, located inside the rear hub to make it maintenance free. The Uptown Infinity has a full chain case to make sure you have clean trouser legs and to keep maintenance at a minimum.

The bike also features an intuitive dial based on your pedal exertion to make it gearless in a way. Shifting gears from highest to lowest ratios of 36 percent range is easy with a twist of your wrist. It also has dynamo lights from Busch & Muller.

The 2011 Breezer Uptown Infinity Bike comes with full fenders, a kickstand and a bell for $1269.

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Rockgardn 2011 NEO Kneeguard

rockgardn neo kneeguard 275x300   Rockgardn 2011 NEO KneeguardRockgardn’s 2011 NEO kneeguard is the latest item from the company which guarantees superior quality body armor. The NEO is made with Kevlar impact panel that gives full coverage and resistance to wear and tear. It has an inner plastic kneecap with several layers of EVA foam for maximum impact absorption.

President of Rockgardn, Mark Carlton describes the NEO, “We wanted the NEO to meet some pretty stringent standards. It needed to be tough without sacrificing comfort and range of motion, and it had to be super stable on the leg during a crash”.

The 2011 NEO retails for $69.95. Carlton adds, “In order to use rigid plastic underneath, you have to have a really tough outer layer. Even though the Kevlar fabric is crazy expensive, we think it’s the best choice out there”.

The NEO kneeguard also features inner and outer knee side padding to further protect your joints. It has…

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2011 Hope Integrated Cassette

2011 hope components 1 300x201   2011 Hope Integrated CassetteFor early 2011, Hope introduces its integrated cassette with a retail price of £150. The new cassette has an integrated free hub. It’s designed to be matched with Hope Pro 2 and Pro 3 hub wheels. What makes the cassette stand out is that the free hub body and sprockets are already part of each other.

As per Hope, the total weight of a Pro 2 wheel with the integrated cassette is 20g lighter than that of SRAM XX fitted sprockets and free hub. The new Hope cassette is definitely more affordable and you won’t have to worry about free hub splines any longer. There is also no need for a lockring to hold the sprockets. You now have the option to use a 9T cog, extending your cassette’s range and you can also drop a chainring from the front to even go lighter.

The 2011 Hope Integrated Cassette has a…

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2011 Commencal Supreme DH Bike

2011 commencal dh bike 300x208   2011 Commencal Supreme DH BikeCommencal introduces version 3 of its 2011 Commencal Downhill Bike in celebration of 25 years of proven excellence. The company have riders with more than 80 world titles and look forward in acquiring more with the DH Bike which was designed for champions. The 2011 DH Bike was improved upon by giving it a lighter frame and changing the balance of the bike to meet new riding style standards.

The 2011 Commencal DH Bike features internal cable routing which had the cables tucked away from the air tube to the chainstays. New screws, pivots and aluminum axles are used. Commencal chose aluminum over chromoly since it is lighter and stiffer.

The new version also has anodized parts, laser finish on graphics and logo and hydroformed tubing. It uses a single-pivot linkage for its suspension design. It also has a floating shock to redirect the stress which normally affects the middle area…

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2011 Cooper Bikes

2011 cooper bikes 3 300x192   2011 Cooper BikesThe makers of the Mini, Cooper Bikes introduces its 2011 bike range which comprises of three new models, the T25 Aintree, T100 Spa and the T100 Zandvoort available between September to November. The T100 Zandvoort is a cutting edge bike for the aggressive cyclist. It has a three speed Sturney Archer hub with straight bars and Reynolds 520 frame. It features Brooks Swallow saddle and a gun metal gray finish with black and silver trim.

The T100 Spa is for fixed gear aficionados. It can be made to run on singlespeed and has unique track handlebars. It features Reynolds 520 frame, Sturney Archer crankset and Brooks Swallow saddle. It also uses Alex R475 rims and Continental tires. With Tektro brakes, the T100 Spa comes in a chrome finish.

The T250 Aintree is a five speed bike in light blue color. It features Reynolds 531 tubing, Tektro brakes and Mavic Open Sport…

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