Niner ushers in the first tapered headtube on a 29er with the 2011 W.F.O.9. Wide Full Open comes with a 5.5″ CVA suspension (Constantly Varying Arc), hydroformed tubing and options of 135 or 150mm rear spacing.

The CVA suspension design is to accomplish a bike that has a wheel dialed in on the different arcs it runs with, making it pedal neutral as well as brake neutral. The Niner W.F. O.9 keeps its gear in tune with each other so as not to affect the performance of the suspension.

The downtube’s S-bend gives way to an ISCG mount that makes the W.F.O.9 Hammerschmidt compatible. As for the shock, it is coil or piggyback compatible.

The 2011 W.F. O.9 has two options for build kits. A Shimano XT kit has a MSRP of $2678 while the SLX is priced at $2299. The frame retails for $1899 (135mm) and $2099 (150mm).

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Campagnolo‘s product range includes cycling apparel and its latest addition is the L118 Women’s Racing Jersey. The long-sleeved jersey provides the needed warmth and full coverage for women cyclists, especially during the winter months. Its fabric is made with a hollow-core material called “Alaska” that provides heat control. This also meant less sweat gathers because the fabric promotes overall dryness.

The L118 has shaped sleeves and fits to the body but is extremely breathable and non-restrictive. Anti-bacterial in a sense that the Alaska fabric guarantees no bacteria from moisture.

There are two back pockets to house valuables, a silicone gripper with the reflective Campagnolo logo and red detailing on the sides. The L118 comes in two colors and with sizes from XS to XL.

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The Carbon Wintersocks are Bio-Racer’s high-end product offering to keep feet warm for winter cycling. Made from Thermo Cool that has a 100% insulating capacity, the Carbon Wintersocks keep cold away from settling on your feet.

Bio-Racer added carbon fiber threads within the socks‘ material for even more insulation. Foot support is also kept at its optimum level, without sacrificing comfort when being used. The socks come with right (R) and left (L) symbols for easy pairing.

Optimized for the right fit, the Carbon Wintersocks are available in colors of white, black with grey and black. There are also four sizes to choose from (S, M, L and XL).

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The Prescott is KHS‘ high-end full suspension 29er bike for 2011—similar to the KHS Flagstaff but a notch up.

The frame is made with AL 7005 with a 4-bar Horst bearing linkage. The Prescott has a 3.5″ travel and 1.5″ tapered headtube and integrated headset. Furthering the build is a RockShox Reba RLT 80mm fork with compression adjustment to lock, external rebound, motion control and dual air system.

The top of the line 29er has the RockShox Monarch RT3 Solo air with a 3 position floodgate switch for rear shock, Shimano New XT crankset, XTR rear derailleur and house brand Q2 carbon seatpost. Other specs feature Avid Elixir brake system, Truvative Noir World Cup carbon handlebar, Truvativ Stylo stem, American Classic hubs, spokes and rims and WTB tires.

MSRP is $3699 and comes in M, L and XL sizes.

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Chumba Racing introduces two new mountain bikes for 2011, the HX1, a traditional 26 inch hardtail, and the HX2 29er.

Both the HX1 and HX2 use some of the same features, like a double butted 6061 T6 aluminum tubeset, U-shaped chainstay, bottom bracket easily adaptable for single speed, and a tapered zero stack headtube.

The difference between the HX1 and HX2 is HX1 uses a 140mm of travel fork and 68 degree head angle. The HX2 was created to work with a 100mm fork.

In January 2011, you can purchase the HX1 and HX2 with “Rolling Chassis Kits”. The Rolling chassis kits come with Thompson components, Hope wheelset, and Fox forks. Both MTBs are available in anodized silver, anodized black and powder coated white. Retail price is roughly $630 USD.

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces that the proposed UCI stickers of approval will push through on 2011 with the coverage extending from frames, forks, handlebars, stems to cycling apparel. In theory, manufacturers can submit their product concepts and blueprints to UCI on or before January 1st of next year. UCI will look through them and give its go-signal for production that passes the level of standardization UCI is enforcing.

The approval committee will be headed by Professor Manson, vice-president of the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland and also a composite expert. The approved products will be listed on th UCI website.

2009 and 2010 products can obtain backdated approval. As for the negative reception over this new process, UCI states that products carrying the UCI label of approval will be an asset to the manufacturers….

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A recall of the 2008 D640 bikes was issued by Redline Bicycles on December 9, 2010. Its parent company, Seattle Bike Supply, released a safety notice regarding the frames of the D640 2008 models. It’s suggested to immediately stop the use of the affected bicycles because cracking in the headtube welded joints can lead to separation of the headtube from the frame. On the frame’s top tube, you’ll find the model number. There are about 200 units sold from December 2007 to May 2010.

As such, this is hazardous since it can result in injury. So far, there have been eight reports of headtubes detaching from the frame with four incidents of reported minor injuries. To get a free frame replacement, contact your local Redline Bicycle dealer.

For more information, you can call (800)-283-2453 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm PST or visit www.redlinebicycles.com….

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