Cycling upward can torture the calf muscles. To deal with this problem, a mountain bike kit was specially designed to tackle those hilly areas. The Ego-Kits E-Bike Downhill Mountain Bike Kit works in a very efficient way. While cyclists head downhill, this electric-powered mountain bike will generate power to assist the them in the next climb. This bike kit features a 1200-watt aluminum motor, which mounts under the down tube of most downhill bike models. It is compatible with up to 70% of downhill bikes on the market. When mounted on a mountain bike, the kit even adds a cool appearance to the bike.

The Ego-Kits E-Bike Downhill Mountain Bike Kit includes a battery pack contained within an included backpack, crank set, chain, controller module, twist grip throttle with a battery charge indicator and charger. With this little engine, a standard bike can be transformed into a bona fide…

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The Brooks Islington Rucksack is an ideal bag for cyclists that owes its non-saddle style to a respected bike label. Its design features less weight and sturdy structure combined in a unique small construction. Designed with a waxed cotton canvas and leather, It has carabineer clips that make the bag suitable for two functions. It can be adjusted either for a crossover that demands super-secure mode or for a casual backpack fit. Due to its great volume and adjustable roll top design, this rucksack backpack will stay tight and comfortable to the back of the wearer.

The materials used for this model are similar to those that are used for the Hampstead Holdall bag. The Brooks Islington Rucksack backpack measures 48 cm wide, 44-63 cm high, and 14 cm deep. It weighs 1700 g and can carry 30-43 l. This bag, which is named for the scenic North…

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FOCUS Izalc team Katusha enters season 2011 with a new race bike. This Russian ProTour Team Katusha’s new official team bike is from FOCUS, German bicycle manufacturer. This new race bike features a balanced and comfortable seating position as well as excellent power transmission. The first appearance of this bike was on January 16, 2011 in the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under, where 133 riders meet to donate to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal for the flooding victims in Queensland, Australia.

The Focus Izalco Team Katusha Road Bike has internally routed precision-engineered cables, decreasing aerodynamic drag. The design is already nice but these cables make it even better. The tapered head tube includes a matching Rigida Pro fork for combined stiffness and comfort. To optimize power transfer, the oversized bottom bracket continues the BB30 standard. This bike is outfitted with a SRAM shifting system, bottom bracket and brakes, 3T fork,…

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There’s no doubt that Fox has delivered several goods last year, and this year is no exception. To start off 2011 right, Fox has released several new products such a helmets, cycling gloves, jerseys and knee and arm pads.

New helmets have been released, including the Flux helmet, built with an outer shell that covers and protects the EPS from dings and dents, thus, provides structural integrity with a molded wrap fit.

Coming to its line of apparel accessories are its Unabomber gloves, built with hydro management nano-technology for more resistants to water. The Unabomber also serves as the company’s debut of its very own new Poron XRD extreme Impact Protection.

The Poron XRD extreme Impact Protection foam is brought to the next level, as it stays soft and flexible when used normally but turns stiff for protection when impact occurs. The same foam is also found on the new…

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The 2011 Surly Troll frame is made of 4130 CroMoly steel that provides a flexible kind of ride, which includes a 30.0mm Surly stainless seatpost. Its chainring clearance is 28/38/50t and can be installed with huge tires up to 26 x 2.7”. The front triangle that comes with its sloping toptube gives you enough standover clearance even when you’re running with it on high-volume rubber.

The fork and the frame of the Surly are both equipped with mounts for front and rear racks that would allow you to use the racks, fenders and disc brakes all at once. It also features full line guides for its derailleur and brake housing, fender eyelets, and disc and rim brake mounts.

You could tour with it, cruise with it or simply commute with it. This orange Surly Toll Frame for 2011 could just keep you going all the way to fitness and victory.

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The new Rapha Bicyle Collection includes four bikes. These are the ‘Every Day’ from Beloved, the ‘Continental’ from Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira, the Independent Fabrication ‘XS’, and the the Cinelli ‘XCR’. Its partnership with these four masters of frame building begins in January, 2011 and for the next two years.

First is the ‘Every Day’ from Beloved, which is conceived by Cycle Works Oregon and hand-built by Chris King in Portland, OR. The features include a Sturmey-Archer 5-speed internal rear hub with a downtime shifter, Chris King Headset and front hub, Nitto ‘Priest’ Bar, aluminum stem and post, Limited Edition Rapha Speedster San Marco Regal saddle, Walnut hand-sewn leather grips, carrying handle and toe clip covers, Honjo fenders by Spectrum and MKS Sylvan road pedal with deep leather toe clip.

Second is the ‘Continental’ from Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira. This year-round racing and training bike is…

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Helmet camera lovers with a crush on the High definition quality will definitely be happy to read about the 2011 releases from GoPro, which includes the GoPro 3D Hero and two new additions to GoPro’s exciting line of products: The LCD BacPac and the Battery BacPac.

The 2011 upgrade for the GoPro’s 3D Hero is basically a revised version of its older brother, the GoPro HD Hero 960. So it remains with a resolution cap of 1280 x 960 and comes with a sync cable so your footage can start and stop recording at the same precise time. You still have to stitch up the footages, though, to create beautiful and eye-popping 3D images, but it’s still a good buy.

The LCD BacPac on the otherhand is a cool device that snaps on directly to your backpack as well as directly onto the back port of the 1080p HD Hero helmet…

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