With a new frame design that delivers additional lateral stiffness, the Fuji Outland 29er 1.0 model comes in with A6-SL Quaternary phase aluminum, a custom butted integrated tapered headset in a 1 ½” lower bearing and a hydroformed top and down tube.

Outland 29er 1.0 also features its RockShox Monarch RT3 suspension, made for handling rough terrains, and a RockShox Recon Silver TK 29” Solo Air tapered steerer for 100mm of travel.

This mountain bike is equipped with Shimano SLX parts, with an XT Shadow Top for its rear derailleur and HG-74 for the chain. Fuji Outland 29er 1.0 is available in a touch of Black/Silver and comes in 3 sizes (S, M, and L) with MSRP of $2749 all-in. …

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RockShox gives us updates for 2011, which includes the Lyrik RC2 DH fork, geared for mountain bikes. Lyrik RC2 DH features a 20mm Maxle Lite axel with SRAM X0 color-match graphics, adding up to its style.

It has available springs to choose from, each possessing their own weight: 2-Step (5.27lbs)/Coil U-Turn (5.34lbs)/Solo Air (4.80lbs)/Coil (5.22lbs). The RC2 DH uses aluminum 1 1/8”, 1.5”, a tapered steerer with a forged, hollow AI 66 TV crown.

Lyrik RC2 DH is equipped with a Mission Control DH damping, which is of dual flow rebound. Color options varying from Black/White or Diffusion Black.

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For those riders who prefer more of a transport/fitness bike, the Specialized Ariel Step Thru drops for 2011. With a women’s style step-through A1 Premium aluminum feature frame, the bike delivers easier accessibility and lightweight confidence for a more relaxed and comfortable riding position.

A 75mm travel coil-sprung fork with alloy lowers, the transport bike performs exceptionally well. The Ariel Step Thru also uses durable, double-walled 700c alloy rims covered by a Specialized Infinity Sport 700c tires, to help it cope with all unfit roads.

For better performance, a chainguard is added with a triple crankset that provides the rider the gear needed for a ride. Also offered here is the pain-free Women’s-specific BG Contour MTB grips designed for longer rides.

Specialized’s Ariel Step Thru comes in at $599 for the complete package.

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With the all-new Service Course Stem by Zipp comes a combination of power, strength, and stiffness in just 130 grams. Zipp does not just give us these levels but also provides a classic design with its aluminum components such as its Course Stem.

To securing all the surrounded parts of such stem, it uses a 7075 aluminum high-strength 3D-forged construction to deliver outstanding performance to complements the bike’s frame job.

With 14 sizes designed to go with any ride, this Zipp Service Course Stem has an MSRP of $70….

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This Bulldog DT Combo U-Lock provides pure strength and hold. With a massive 13mm (1/2”) hardened ultra steel shackle and Dual steel bar locking mechanism, which provide up to 10 tons of pull-strength, the combo U-lock entitles the bike excellent protection and good resistance.

This bike lock uses an all-tube multi-position quick-release mounting bracket that gives easy usage to its user. If you are a rider who is always on the go for a ride, an integrated vinyl-coated water cover was included to protect the cylinder from any bad weather.

OnGuard Bulldog DT lock includes 4 laser-cut keys for duplicates and 1 Torch key light key for night usage. Weighing 3 lbs. 10 oz., the Bulldog DT lock comes with a price of $39.

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Fendi has released two models of the Abici Amante Donna, a true luxury city bike.

The difference between the two Fendi Abici Amante Donna bikes are the accessories and colors. Both bikes are exclusively made for women. Due to both being a step through, getting on and off the Fendi Abici Amante Donna is made easy.

The first model uses Fendi’s Selleria leather accessories and retails for $5,900. The second model features fur and holds a MSRP of $9,500.

Both Fendi Abici Amante Donna bikes are available now at Fendi flagship stores.

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Tapping into the market of long-distance riding, Volagi introduces the 2011 Venga SL road bike. Its form, shape and geometry are designed specific to meet the demands of endurance cyclists. Its design includes a pass through for the seat tube, top tube and its seat stays are forged as one. Vertical travel is also available for damping and flexibility at the rear.

The SL frame is made from 30/24T high-modulus carbon fiber. It uses Dura-Ace components that feature the latest STI carbon levers. As for the bottom bracket, FSA SL-K BB30 crank system is in place with its monocoque composite design. For added stiffness, it possess a 30mm AL 7075 spindle with AL 7075 T6 CNC’d 50/34 chain ring.

Volagi uses an E7 Sync Ti saddle for its ergonomic design and multi-postition platform. This has a cutout feature for better circulation. The saddle has a microfiber cover with UltraLite foam on…

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