While the market for bike-friendly GPS computers might be dominated specifically by another brand of GPS systems, it would be nice to see some changes and some new competition.

This high sensitivity chipset GPS computer, while not a touchscreen GPS, is pretty reliable and dependable when riders hit the road or the mountains.

The Bryton Rider 50 GPS also has a display with a 2.2 color transflective TFT, which works well in different types of climates and weather. On several tests, it seemed capable of withstanding temperatures up to -8 degrees.

For a GPS computer, the Bryton Rider 50 is definitely a light heavyweight, coming in at a whopping 106 grams and is waterproof and water resistant for 30 minutes in a specific depth of 1 meter. The card used and accepted for this great looking device works well with a micro SD card, which also complements the lightweight design for this…

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A head angle slackened by a degree is one of the changes made in the 2011 Niner RIP 9 bike in order to enhance the capabilities of the RIP to tackle downhill trails.

The slacker head angle of the new RIP is of 70.5º (120mm fork) to 69.5º (140mm fork). Riders can achieve even steeper or slacker angles thanks to the upgrade to an aftermarket Cane Creek Angleset. This means a range from 72º (120mm fork) to 68º (140mm fork), making a very versatile frame, ideal for dialing in to best tackle local trails.

Other new features of the 2011 Niner RIP 9 bike include an overt 140mm fork endorsement, hot Tamale red color, and Zero Stack headset standard. These changes make this new version of the RIP bike a great buy….

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Road Holland is a new company that specializes in creating quality cycling clothes. In fairness with the company, they do deliver the goods.

The Arnhem jersey is a strong-looking jersey, perfect for riding. Whether it’s winter or fall, the Arnhem aims to keep body temperatures at a comfortable level. Made of 61% polyester and 39% Merino, the Arnhem looks great with jeans. The Arnhem features a full-length zipper with a contrasting orange placket that compliments its whole design.

Built with three cargo pockets with an external stash pocket, headphone cord pass-through in the middle pocket and a waist gripper, the Arnhem retails for $140.

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BeOne might just have something new and promising in the road bike frameset department with its 2011 BeOne Raw Carbon Frameset and fork.

The frameset is being tagged at 920g and also boasts of the Hot Melt construction technique, which lessens the resin content of the carbon-fiber finish as well as the standard BeOne Double Chamber technology. The same technology is being used for both the downtube and fork legs giving, the overall run an added wall of stiffness inside the relevant tube.

Its Netherland-based manufacturer has also claimed that the frameset reduces vibrations from the Double chamber fork legs and an enhanced stiffness for the downtube, making controls, handling, steering and power transmission better.

The frameset will also include a 1.125” to 1.5” fork steerer, internal cable routing and a BB30 bottom bracket housing. The frame set from BeOne can also take a 31.6mm seatpost, replaceable rear derailleur…

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The Dragomir Freeride Downhill Gloves are specially made for freeride and downhill riders. These power gloves are extremely packed with features that protect your hands, keeping you safe and comfortable on all your rides. The upper part comes with an elastic spandex that will keep the gloves in place, never allowing them to fall off.

The Dragomir Freeride Downhill Gloves features a stiffening “bracelet” of neoprene, safeguard polycarbonate insert Kevlar and protective pads on the middle and terminal phalanges, which gives you maximum ventilation at all times. The unique design offers comfort while riding with excellent grip and ventilation. Comes in three different sizes – M, L and XL; all in blue color scheme. MSRP: $55.
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Riders looking for a road bike with some serious attitude should definitely get their hands on Taiwan based bike maker Ragley Cragg’s latest offering, the 2011 Ragley Cragg Vale Winter Frameset.

While not available as a complete bike but rather just a frameset there are a lot of things that makes this unique frameset better than the rest of the competition. For starters, the Cragg Vale is a perfect winter frameset. It would particularly appeal to riders who want to get more ride times even in the winter or people who would like to have a dependable bike, perfect for commuting on the way to work.

The 2011 Cragg Vale works great with a single rear dropout eye as well as mudguard mounts, rack mounts, two bottle cage mounts and a standard 1.125 inch headtube with an internal headset. The frameset is also designed around standard sized reach brakes while the…

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Fox’s latest addition to its ever expanding fork collection can be pretty much summed up as a transformer. The 2011 Fox 32 TALAS FIT Terralogic Fork delivers everything its rider would need in order to conquer the great outdoors.

And all this, just like the massive robots of the 80s, can be done on the fly, transforming your bike into the perfect uphill machine or downhill warrior.

The fork‘s TALAS system gives you the option to adjust your traveling mode from 5.5″ to 4.3″ with a quick adjustment of a 15 point dial, helping you climb faster and with more traction and just as easily switch back to the normal setting. And don’t worry about forgetting to switch back to your normal setting, since this new fork will automatically switch back to the normal setting after a period of time. Smart right?

Rather than facing bigger bumps or potholes in the…

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