For those seeking a 5 inch travel bike, Pivot Cycles will satisfy your needs with its 2011 Mach 5.

The 2011 Pivot Mach 5 is built for balance. The Mach 5 features a 2.25 stroke shock on a medium frame, DW Link equaling a 30% sag. With a combination of stiffness, pedal efficiency, and just the right amount of travel the 2011 Mach 5 can handle most of the roughest terrains.

Two highlights for the Pivot 2011 Mach 5 are the welds and headset. For the welds, a combination of traditional and smooth welds are used. This achieves a smooth, snag free look while reducing stress. The headset is a zero stack standard while using cups, but is larger in diameter with the cups fitting inside the headtube. Pivot chose this setup for two reasons: to shorten the headset height and strengthen the setup.

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On October 16th, the 2010 Marin County Biketoberfest took place from 11 am to 6 pm. The small town of fairfax not only brought out locals but people throughout California—and in some cases other states.

In true Oktoberfest form, Biketoberfest had live bands, unlimited beer for $25 and all types of foods (not included in the $25 beer fee) that could easily make anyone salivate.

Some of the companies in attendance were CamelBak, Chrome, and Pivot/BH. One of the more impressive booths was a boot full of vintage cruisers that brought many cyclists back to their childhoods.

With the weather near perfect, the 2010 Biketoberfest was a fun-filled event to enjoy with family and friends.

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DZR Shoes came from a shared passion by its husband-wife owners. The shoes are all SPD compatible and are designed to be comfortable as well as functional. For the men’s line-up, there are 3 models, the GMT-8, Strasse and Ovis.

With a retail price of $85, the GMT-8 has a slim sneaker profile with a flexible grip. It sports a classic, timeless appeal, a favorable look for many.

The Strasse is a throwback from the 1920s. It uses full grain leather and herringbone material. With a midtop cut for ample protection and support, it retails for $110.

Made from soft supply leather, the Ovis is a non-padded midtop shoe. It is priced at $120.

The 3 models feature DZR Shoes variable-flex nylon inner shank, performance mapped flex and strategic stiffness for optimum pedal power. A 600 luminosity reflective badge is stamped on each shoe for visibility.

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Club Ride Apparel introduces a new line of street fashion for cycling enthusiasts. It is all about the social aspect of cycling. The pieces are made for high performance wear that will also keep you looking good–whether errands or leisure is on the agenda.

The pieces have a zip system for better temperature control when on the go. Snap-ons for easy opening and closing were strategically placed on lightweight wicking polyester. The Go West jersey gets a new look in red and black plaid for 2010. All jerseys are vented under the arms and have two secure pockets at the back and a center vent as well.

New for 2010 would be the Go Long, which is simply a long-sleeve version of the Go West jersey. Other new products include a wind jacket and pullovers made from bamboo fabric.

Club Ride also introduces its women’s range of jerseys. Bandera comes in 3…

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Bontrager recognizes that when it comes to cool weather, your hands are a priority. To keep them warm, Bontrager releases 4 winter gloves. They are the RXL Waterproof, Race Windshell, Sport Windshell and the RL Liner.

The RXL Waterproof gloves are made to withstand extreme weather conditions. Windproof, waterproof and seam-sealed, the gloves ensure warmth. For a steady and strong grip, the RXL Waterproof has silicon grippers and Fusion GelFoam padding. In the temp regulating department, PrimaLoft insulation was used in the RXL Waterproof gloves. Retail price is $59.99.

At $39.99, the Race Windshell gloves are up for grabs. They are performance gloves that make a great race glove. Fusion GelFoam padding and silicon grippers, help a firm hold. Incorporated in its design is reflective detailing for a safer ride.

Lightweight and windproof, the Sport Windshell gloves feature a soft fleece thumb wipe and silicon grips. It is also water-resistant and retails…

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The Cielo Cross Frame by Chris King is now available. The handcrafted tempered OX Platinum steel cross frame along with fork will be used by the Pedro’s Elite Cyclocross team.

The Cielo Cross frame could be fitted with optional fender eyelets, making it a multi-purpose machine contender. It has a steer tube of 1/1 – 8” and a bottom bracket width of 68mm English thread. With a 130mm rear hub spacing and a seat post of 27.2mm, the Cross carries a warranty of 5 year craftsmanship and one year on materials.

Furthermore, the cyclocross frame is now issued in a variety of colors: Transit grey, Oyster white, Fall orange, Jade green, Galaxy black and Cielo Blue. Tagged at $1,895.00 with the fork included….

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Owleye introduces its Rainbow series with two new models, a front bicycle light known as 1991-901-3 and a tail light, 1992-902-3. Both models use solar energy for recharging. On a 2 hour quick charge under the sun, the lights can effectively deliver an hour of light in constant mode and 2 hours in flash mode.

The front bike light has two modes for better visibility and lighting. It uses 3 LEDs and has a Li-ion battery pack. The rear bike light also uses 3 LEDs and is easy to install with a 180 degree free adjustment.

It is not a surprise Owleye Bicycle Lights bare HICHIA LED, 12500-155OOmcd and 610 mah for the super brightness and visibility. The solar head light is specifically designed to be user and environmental friendly. The solar power tail light has a storage battery of Li-ion, 150 mah and weighs 21g.

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