For younger riders out there who want to hone their cycling skills, the 2011 Scott Volt-X 40 BMX bike is ideal. Just like all quality BMX bikes, the Scott Volt-X 40 is so durable that it can smoothly handle the rough and tough ride of budding BMX riders.

A 18.5-inch frame and Tektro brakes on the front and rear are used in the 2011 Scott Volt-X 40 BMX bike to make the machine super controllable. To bear up the jumps and tricks of a young rider, Scott Volt-X 40 uses rigid Kenda tires and spokes.

As a single speed bike, the 2011 Scott Volt-X 40 BMX bike offers the rider direct control over the wheels and allows for precise control along with appropriate power, too. An young adventurous rider will not only use the Scott Volt-X 40 BMX bike to enhance their riding skills—there’s way more uses for this BMX…

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Campagnolo returns with a great groupset in the form of the Campagnolo Athena groupset, which blends perfectly efficient performance and value. Maintaining class and elegance that has been a constant in most of their products, the Campagnolo Athena groupset enters the realm of Base model 11 speed group with the Athena. Regardless if you are a vintage bike collector or a picky customer, the Athena groupset will still definitely catch your fancy.

The Athena’s lever called the ErgoPower is paired with the Campagnolo’s dual compound hood, which can be easily used for riders from any shape and size with an adjuster that increases the lever by 8 degrees with the use of a body shim. The brakeset is equipped with a single pivot rear design. Riders might have too much fun with the single pivot rear brakes’ anti-lock ability even when panic braking.

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Aluminum frame and various carbon components are combined to make the 2011 Trek 2.1 Triple Road Bike a competitive machine but still affordable.

Though specifically designed for road racing, the 2011 Trek 2.1 Triple Road Bike is also ideal for riders who want to enhance their performance in the non-competitive area. Bontrager and Shimano logos are plastered on the Trek 2.1, indicating that it functions well not only for road racing but to exercise and leisure as well.

Riders can control the Trek 2.1 Triple Road Bike with its Tektro brakes, which help improve the precision and smoothly knit everything together. Blue and grey flashes add exquisite definition to the Trek 2.1 Triple Road Bike frame, making for a great modern style.
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Designed for winter rides, the Assos Airjack 851 cycling jacket can tackle temperatures that range from 32-47 degrees. Aside from outstanding thermal protection down to freezing conditions, the Airjack 851 also provides total wind protection.

To protect riders even from the most frigid breezes, the jackets fabric is strategically distribute at the collar, chest, and fronts of the arms. With its outstanding windproofness, the Assos Airjack allows riders to ride on without feeling the air seep through and hit skin.

When in riding position, riders can get rid of excess material on the sleeves and chest with the AEPD II design of the Airjack 851 jacket. Though it carries less volume, the Airjack does not compromise the riders’ freedom of movement. To conform to the rider’s movement, Airblock 851 4-way stretch fabric is used.

Additional features of the cycling jacket are a zippered rear pocket and reflective accents for safety.
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With effective balance of stiffness and weight, the 2011 Specialized Epic FSR Marathon Carbon is a great weapon for serious riders. Extra cushioning is featured on the Specialized Epic FSR full suspension, while maintaining the durability of the frame.

Along with the stiff frame, the carbon components of the bike offers a weight that riders will find very helpful. Ideal for an XC race course, the Specialized Epic FSR offers helpful features for a professional ride such as 100mm of travel on the carbon frame, hydraulic disc brakes with carbon levers and customized wheels and gears.

All combined to make the 2011 Specialized strong, rigid and supple are the M5 alloy rear triangle and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, Specialized E100 Future Shock fork, and a carbon 1-1/8 to 1.5″ crown/steerer. Specialized Epic FSR owes its light weight to Custom Avid Elixir XO R SL brakes and its quickness and control…

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SRAM is pulling out all the stops with a new addition to their ever expanding list of parts. Their latest creation, the 2011 SRAM Red GXP Blackbox Ceramic Bottom Bracket.

While similar in design and look with that of the SRAM Force series bottom brackets, the GXP Blackbox uses ceramic balls made out of silicon nitride within the sealed cartridge bearings, putting quality over quantity. And it is because of the materials used in the bottom brackets that helps in reducing the drag that a bottom bracket experiences when the crank arm spindle passes through it.

Being fabricated by SRAM these bottom brackets will work well with any type of SRAM crank sets. The GPX in particular is equipped with alloy cups, which are anodized in Red and are available in two different kinds of threading, one in a 68 mm English threading and another in Italian with a…

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Both for professional riders and cycling aficionados, the 2011 Scott CR1 SL Compact road bike is made for a competitive ride or simply a long day of cycling. Designed for excellent road riding, the frame of this 2011 Scott CR1 SL Compact can reduce the effects a rider gets from the vibrations from the road over long distances.

Meticulously constructed, the 2011 Scott CR1 SL Compact road bike features a carbon frame matched smoothly with Shimano Dura-Ace components, Continental tires and a carbon Ritchley seatpost. Riders targeting victory in cycling contests can rely on 2011 Scott CR1 SL Compact.

Though designed for professional speed and handling, the 2011 Scott CR1 SL Compact road bike still offers uncompromising comfort to its rider. In terms of aesthetics, the Scott CR1 SL Compact’s frame is adorned with a black paint job at the carbon weave with barely distinguishable grey decals.
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