When it comes to bike lights, Knog made a commitment to safety with its Boomer. Now available in a USB rechargeable version, the Knog Boomer remains one of the economical options in the bike light department.

The Boomer retails at $34.95. It is water-resistant and weighs only 53g with batteries. Using 2 AAA batteries, the Boomer is slim with a flexible silicon body.

The light comes with an integrated LED lens and is available in colors blue, white, black, pink, translucent and red. The white LED gives you 50 lumens while the red LED provides 30 lumens of light.

The Knog Boomer is easy to attach to your bike’s bars. It gives you four modes to choose from: constant, strobe flash, fast flash and random strobe.

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From Pinarello comes the FP1, its top model aluminum bike. Taking after its Dogma line for extreme rigidity, the 2011 Pinarello FP1 has 6061 aluminum alloy tubes and Shimano 105 Tiagra components.

This is an ideal bike for entry level cyclists at a retail price of £1,199.00. Available in 7 sizes, the FP1 frame underwent triple layer T6 treatment infused with magnesium and silicon components for intensified casting.

The 2011 Pinarello FP1 has TIG weldings and is highly responsive with its Onda™ Carbon 30HM12K fork 1″ 1/8 integral system and Onda™ FP Carbon 30HM3K rear monostay. The frame weighs 1300 grams and has a sloping of 44-46….

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Back in July we wrote about the Bike Doctor iPhone App, and now we were told the app is available for Android.

The Bike Doctor Android app is releasing with 24 common cycling repairs and more on the way.

Our favorite feature is how simple it is to understand. While manuals and some articles tend to be difficult to understand, Bike Doctor App gives step by step instructions and pictures.

Best part is the app only costs $4.78 (USD). After your first repair, you will have saved more money than the purchase price.

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BreezeBlockers came out with an innovative answer to cold hands with the release of their latest range of aerodynamic bike shields. They are all scientifically tested and proven effective, offering added protection in cold weather.

The Aero Hand Shield Thermal protection is guaranteed to be lightweight and lasting made out from durable recycled materials. It is ergonomically designed to fit all types of handlebars compatible with different widths from 42, 44 and 46 cm handlebars adaptable with Velcro or cable ties.

To reduce drag at the speed of 18 to 24 mph the Aero Hand Shield provides an aerodynamic design. Also offered in its architecture is thermal protection and ergonomics. It is trendy and stylist and is made from carbon fiber/ABS plastic materials weighing only 49 grams and ensures maximum protection from extreme conditions. Now retailing for £19.99 a pair….

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Made for all mountain riding, the 2011 MDE Damper SX uses the I-link suspension system to keep your freeride moments memorable. Handcrafted in Italy, the Damper SX frame weighs 3280 grams without shock. It also features the MDE dropout system or MDS and is Hammershimdt ready.

The 2011 MDE Damper SX has 170mm of rear travel and a tapered headtube. Its head angle is 66.5 degrees and has a chainstay length of 435mm. A 1 1/8 semi-integrated upper and a 1.5″ standard down, makes up the headtube’s measurements. For better control, a 34,9 top swing front derailleur was integrated.

Furthermore, a 73mm bottom bracket Bsa with a BB height of 435mm, along with a 30.9 mm seatpost and ISCG 03-05 can be seen on this ride. The 2011 MDE Damper SX comes in colors of pearl gray, royal white and racing red….

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TRP’s latest addition to its cyclocross brakes are the CX9. It is a mini V-brake which boasts of superior stopping power.

The TRP CX9 is the latest high end mini V-brakes that has caught the fancy of cyclocross riders and fans as well. It is designed to operate the 90mm machined aluminum arms, titanium hardware road pad brake to easily adapt the spring tensions and screw on each arms.

The CX9 is able to minimize fork shudder and less operational road leverage on any type of terrain. It does not require a longer arm V-brake to create that good bite stoppage with less lever stroke.

The TRP CX9 is within the category of the 147grams per wheel, however, it is much lighter at 160grams–which includes its hardware and compliment accessories, doing away with the front and rear hangers. The system is also very convenient as it has a barrel adjuster…

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The Ridekick Bike Trailer was designed to be an electric powered carrier that can boost your ride as well as allow you to store items in its compartment. You can also control the speed of the bike trailer with a digital hand throttle. The Ridekick can give you a maximum speed of up to 19mph.

The controller for the bike trailer has a microprocessor for programming and a scrolling diagnostic display. It is simple to hitch and unhitch on your bike and weighs 18.1kg. The storage shell can be upgraded as an option. It is weatherproof, secure and has a capacity of carrying 45.4kg cargo.

The Ridekick comes with a 500 watt motor, SLA 24 volt battery whcih weighs 18.8lbs and a charger. The electric bike trailer can power up a bike for up to 15 miles on one charge alone….

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