For 2011, Forme presents the Zenith Marie Curie Limited Edition. This road bike brings not only performance at a bargain price but also a charitable contribution to the Marie Curie Cancer Care for every purchase of the 2011 Forme Zenith.

Made with a lightweight T700 3K Elite Performance Carbon (EPC) fiber frame, the 2011 Marie Curie Zenith features a Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed drivetrain and carbon 7850 wheels to match Kenda tires. It has One23 bar, stem and seatpost, Fizik Arione saddle and Shimano brake callipers.

The Marie Curie Cancer Care caters to patients not only sick with cancer but also of other terminal diseases. The services offered by the charitable institution is free of charge. The portion of sales from the 2011 Forme bikes will be for the 2,700 staff and 29,000 patients in the hospices. Retail price is £3,299.99.

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When it comes to pedal straps, Hold Fast is one of the best brands on the market. Hold Fast was the first to introduce the FRS (Foot Retention System). Now the brand has come together with Pedal Consumption to release a limited run of FRS straps.

The Hold Fast x Pedal Consumptions FRS straps are constructed of the same sturdy materials as their (Hold Fast) other straps. As you can see, Pedal Consumption “PC” logo is printed while the traditional Hold Fast tab is stitched on the top.

Pedal Consumption is taking pre-orders now, which will ship out from Hold Fast on December 17th 2010. Retail is $56.95.

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The MXZ302 Winter Mountain Bike Shoes from Lake Cycling are made to keep your feet warm and comfortable like no other winter shoe does against the cold weather. This MTB shoe is made with a 3M Thinsulate toe box with a Thermasol insole to keep the rest of your foot warm. It features an Outlast liner that regulates the temperature inside the shoe and a Pittards WR100 leather upper with neoprene cuff to keep the cold out.

The MXZ302 shoe’s high-top design includes a two-piece lace overflap, making it water-resistant and durable against other elements. It possesses an Alpine outsole for maximum grip and performance, reflective details for better visibility and BOA lacing to keep the shoe secure and guarantees no loosening of straps while being used.

With a two-bolt cleat and optional toe spikes, the Lake MXZ302 Winter MTB shoe retails for $269.95.

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New for 2011 is the TF1 race bike from Fondriest. Handmade in Italy, the TF1 is made with a 3k HMF30 carbon fiber. It used a “bonded technique” that allows for 7 frame sizes and a custom-made option. Its sleek lines and classic look makes it an ideal competition bike but can be spec’d for non-competitive rides.

The TF1 is sold as a frame but can be set-up with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 electronic gear, SRAM Red, Campy Super Record or Shimano Dura Ace. Oversized seat tube and bowed stays are an advantage for bigger riders. The frame comes with a BB30/BSA bottom bracket set, a superficial 3k carbon finish and a patent pending dropout with anti-release system for cycle safety.

The medium sized frame weighs 970g while the raw fork weighs 340g. Retail price is $4000.

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Conrad, maker of toys in Germany, came up with an innovative bike lock that climbs up the pole where you park your bike. With this new invention, bike thieves will have a difficult time stealing a bike, unless they use a ladder to get to it. The company sponsored a campaign titled “3 teams, 14 days, 150,000 Opportunities” and Team A from Hamburg submitted this invention.

The climbing bike lock is shaped like a hexagon with roller wheels attached to it. The lock is electronic and the whole mechanism is used with a remote control. The locking of the bike and wheeling it up to the top of the pole is pretty easy to do. Although—the bike lock looks a bit heavy to lug around on a ride. It’s not shown how the arms of the climbing bike lock can be adjusted if used on a thinner pole.

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Cannondale offers an entry-level race bike, its 2011 Trail SL 5 hardtail. It uses advance aluminum construction that features smooth welding and tubing for its 1.5″ headtube. Its geometry matches that of the Cannondale Flash with specs that make it a stiff and strong bike with a RST Gila Pro TnL 100mm fork.

The 2011 Trail SL 5 sports the Save Micros Suspension System. This brings lateral rigidity and vertical compliance without sacrificing power transfer by optimizing the chain stay and seat stay shaping. The hardtail continues to be comfortable and absorbs the bumps and twists well.

Detailed specs for the hardtail include Cane Creek semi-integrated 1 1/8″ headset, Cannondale stem, bar and seatpost, Shimano Alivio shifters, Promax Orange mechanical brakes, Formula hubs, Alex rims, Schwalbe Black Jack tires and a Cannondale Halo saddle.

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Cinelli has a special offering for the Christmas Rodeo in Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea (Italy), a limited edition Gazzetta.

Painted in a beautiful blue, the Cinelli Gazzetta Christmas Rodeo Edition also contains a shade of pink on the bar tape and saddle. Other highlights are Thirty-Ought Six shells bar ends, and the various graphics on the rims.

The exact availability is unknown, but you can contact the gallery for additional details and pricing.

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