Known for its wide range of folding bikes, Dahon launches its latest product line for 2011, which mainly features folding bikes. Here are the 2011 Dahon Vector X10, X20 and X27h.

The Dahon 2011 Vector bikes have a patented hydroformed frame that offers torsional stiffness and a stylish look. Dahon stated that its Vector line up for 2011 is the most flexible folding bikes they’ve ever designed.

Vector X10 is a 10-speed bike that uses a custom 55T FSA crankset, coming in at a light weight of 17lbs (7.8kg). X10′s wheelset is composed of Rocket-fast Kinetix Pro and custom Schwalbe Durano tires.

Vector X20 features its 20-speed SRAM Red drivetrain, Kinetix Pro wheelset and SRAM DoubleTap shifters, which provide a smoother shifting experience. Vector X20 weighs in at 20.2lbs (9.2kg).

And last but not the least, the Vector X27h is a revamp of Dahon’s Speed Pro TT, but this time it uses…

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Fashion brands and cycling at times work together with each other. While sneaker and lifestyle brand Puma is making the most noise (negative and positive), Lacoste will step up with its first bike.

Lacoste and Look have came together for this collaboration, using an urban city bike as their silhouette.

Brooks supplied the seat, while a Lacoste pouch is secured to the seatpost and saddle. Expected release is Spring 2011.

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FAS Custom Bicycles strive to design one-of-a-kind bikes influenced by art and the cycling culture.

When you look at an FAS model, you will know there’s nothing like it on the market. Aiming for innovative creations, unique designs and craftsmanship, FAS has landed a direct hit.

Although you can purchase an FAS Custom bike, most are used for store displays, photo props, and advertising.

When you purchase any type of bicycle, you want to make sure it’s the right choice for you. FAS’s handmade bikes does exactly that, assisting the cyclists to feel as “one” with the bike.

FAS offers various sizes, but its builds are typically similar to a 26″ bike. You can choose from single speed or multiple speeds depending on what fits you best. Custom paint job and accessories are also available.

Expect new designs from FAS in the near future. To purchase or…

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The good cycling deals do not stop after Black Friday, but continue on (or in some cases start back up) for Cyber Monday.

We know saving money and catching deals online is always the best, and we once again compiled a list of online savings—but this time for Cyber Monday.

So if you’re planning on purchasing components, stocking stuffers, or complete bikes, one of the retailers below should have you covered at a discount.

Jenson USA: Once again, JensonUSA is headlining the deals. Probably the best deal is the Focus Cayo 105 2010 (48% off) and the Kestrel RT-800 2010. For more savings, check out the Jenson USA Outlet Store, Hot Deals and Closeouts.

Direct Bicycle Parts: When you visit Directbicycleparts.com you’ll see “1000s of items marked down until January 2nd”. The savings add up! New customers will get an…

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On October 9th, the Trek K-Swiss team took to the Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii. Representing Trek/K-Swiss was Julie Dibens, Chris Lieto, and Fraser Cartmell. For the event, Trek made four custom Speed Concept triathlon bikes.

The Trek K-Swiss Custom Speed Concepts were made in different colorways, three representing specific cyclists. The red/white-blue Speed Concept is Chris Lieto’s, Julie Dibens has the sky blue/white/red model, and Fraser Cartmell was issued the blue/black-white tri-bike. The last Speed Concept uses traditional colors, adding the K-Swiss logo.

Each K-Swiss Trek Speed Concept features the respective brand’s logos and branding of the rider. To receive your own custom Speed Concept, visit Trek Project One.

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Montague is a corporation located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its claim to fame is selling the “Paratrooper” folding bikes to the US Military.

The Montague Fold Up Paratrooper bike will release in a “Pro” version this Winter for $1,049.

Paratrooper received its name from soldiers strapping the bike to their backs while parachuting from an airplane. Upon landing, the soldiers would detach the folding bike and ride into the fields.

The Paratrooper is not your traditional folding bike. Fully assembled, the Paratrooper is a 26 inch mountain bike with 24 speeds. No tools are required for assembly.

Surprisingly, the Montague Paratrooper only comes in Army green (sarcasm).

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Giro helmets gets fashionably hip with new designs by Paul Smith. The fashion designer’s love for cycling goes a long way back and with his collaboration with Giro, Smith shows off three helmets bearing his signature.

Smith explains further, “With cycling becoming ever more popular especially in cities, making a bike helmet which we feel good in is quite difficult. I think the shape of these helmets is really great and the matt finishes are really good. Apart from offering them in plain colors I have also added some colorful designs to them which I hope add more fun to something which could save your life.”

The Giro helmets have an in-mold construction in a basic hard shell shape. There are three designs featured by Smith. These are crayon-like stripes, animal faces and abstract. Retail price for the Paul Smith helmet is $95.

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