It seems like 2011 is the year when pedals are experiencing a revival and Mavic is out to prove that all is fair in love and war with their 2011 Mavic Race SL Ti Pedal, which clocks in at an astonishing 220g total weight, a definite lightweight champion in racing bike pedals.

The Mavic Race SL pedal is as unique as can be. Equipped with an ultralight titanium spindle, this new pedal is as light as a feather but delivers the exact amount of force from your legs and feet right smack into the bike. Since the spindle was crafted using titanium, there are no weight limits on riders who can use this great pedal.

To make the pedal even lighter, Mavic has incorporated into the Race’s design the absence of wrench flats and instead has opted to use an opening for an 8mm Allen key.

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A new four-strong range of Helly Hansen waterproof jackets are launched for spring 2011. Multifunction is the major feature of the 2011 Helly Hansen Waterproof Jackets, as they can tackle rides during the inclement weather and even off the bike.

Though 2011 Helly Hansen waterproof jackets are not strictly bike-specific, they are also an ideal cycling jacket that can also be used in various sports and social settings as well. One of the Helly Hansen waterproof jackets is the Dakota Jacket, which features a clean-cut outdoor shell with pit zip venting, cotton-like Helly Tech waterproof breathable weather protection, and adjustable cuffs and soft.

Another brand from Helly Hansen waterproof jackets is the lightweight Anchorage Jacket, which features a hem drawcord, a one-hand hood adjustment, and adjustable cuffs both for male and female riders. Ideal for female riders are the Vancouver Packable Jacket and Granville Jacket that fold up into…

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One affordable but quality race-ready road bike is the 2011 Trek 2.3 Triple Road Bike. Handling, comfort and ride qualities are enhanced by the carbon forks and carbon seatpost of the 2.3 Triple. Top quality and an affordable price makes this it an ideal road bike for serious cyclists.

Though it owes its frame geometry to the Madone range, the 2011 Trek 2.3 Triple Road Bike uses aluminum and so it is quite more affordable as compared to other road bikes available on the market today.

Most of the quality features of this 2011 Trek are due to the Shimano 105 components, which are used extensively on the bike. Regardless of the rider’s skill and fitness levels, the Trek 2.3 Triple’s gears and brakes guarantee performance.

Nicely matched, black and silver frame gives the Trek 2.3 Triple a decent look for any ride on the road. …

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Riders looking for the next best thing after sometime using the Speedplay zero pedals might be interested in getting the pedals’ younger and cooler brother, the 2011 Speedplay Zero Nanogram Titanium Pedals.

Not only does the Zero Nanogram return with the same quality that made the Speedplay Zero a household name in bike pedals, including the low stack height and the cornering capabilities, it’s got some new tricks of its own. The Nanogram lives up to its name in every sense of the word, sporting an amazing 65g per pedal weight. This might have been the main reason why the world’s number 1 pro team, Team CSC/Saxobank picked up this great looking pedal.

With one glance you might say that nothings has been changed between the new Nanogram and the Speedplay Zero but upon further checking, you’ll find that the wrench flats are absent. This is all thanks to the new…

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The new SoundShell bike speaker travel Case is a great idea for all riders wanting to protect their beloved gadgets like their ipods or mp3 players while on the road.
 
This great protective travel case fits perfectly with just about any type of equipment you’ve towed in to the wild for your past cycling expeditions. What’s even great is that you can do away with your headset and go “au natural” with the mp3 speaker capabilities of this case. Basically, it does two things for you. One is protect your stuff from elements that would normally damage them such as water or snow or even shocks from bumps or falls. Secondly, the SoundShell speaker case also gives you the chance to listen to your favorite tunes without the hassles of using earphones or headphones (which are totally dangerous especially if you’re on the road, cycling).
 
This portable speaker has great…

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Bike producer Verde Bikes has come up with their best and brightest BMX so far in the form of the 2011 Verde Cadet. This new and improved bike offers riders a great looking BMX stunt bike that’s both lightweight and fast.

The new Verde bike also features a frame made of Hi-Tensile Strength Steel with a Standard 11/8″ Headtube, 20″ long Top Tube Length as well as a 9T Loose-Ball driver with internal sealed bearing.

The Cadet boasts of a 170mm Lightweight Forged 3-pc crankset with an 8-Spline Spindle. This Verde BMX sports a single wall front wheel with a 36 Hole Rim Painted to Match Frame and a Loose Ball Front Hub with 3/8″ Axles, too.

Many new users who have already tried the 2011 Verde Cadet have exclaimed that it has been helpful in learning new BMX moves.

While focusing of speed, the new Cadet also sports a smaller sprocket,…

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A veteran of various cycling events and racing circuits, the 2011 3T Rotundo Team Carbon Handlebar is an excellent handlebar that has brought about success wherever it goes thanks to its design and materials.

This new creation from 3T combines things that pro cyclists would like on their bike handlebars. The 3T Rotundo is lightweight, stiff and oversized. The Rotundo has taken up a similar design like that of the popular 3T “Merckx Bend”, which includes a medium-drop handlebar with a fairly square top. The design incorporating the round bends have been placed because they offer more hand positions, which helps in giving better control and comfort.

The 3T Rotundo Team has 139mm of drop and 82.6mm of reach and has 31.8mm oversized stems. The handlebar’s center sections can also take any punishment that the clip-on aerobars can give out.

The 2011 3T Rotundo Team Carbon Handlebar is currently priced…

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