Icebreaker, a New Zealand brand, released a new line of bike wear for men and women. The bike wear is intended for road and mountain bike styles, which is bound for Spring and Summer 2011. Included in this new line is the SS Circuit jersey, the Cadence short, and the Circuit bib short.


A great cycle top, the new SS Circuit Jersey features a pump pocket, rear cargo pockets, and gripper on the hem. This Circuit jersey is not only breathable and light. With its merino fabric, temperature can be easily controlled offering great comfort to its wearer.

Also made of merino, the Cadence shorts are very comfortable and durable. With double-knit construction made up of six panels, the shorts offer a perfectly shaped fit. Overheating and irritation are prevented, thanks to the premium merino.

Combining premium merino and technical garment, the Circuit Bib shorts combine the best attributes…

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For riders who are looking for an affordable bike for commuting, the 2011 Ridgeback Motion Hybrid Performance Bicycle is one of the popular choices. With a reliable combination of comfort, speed, and practicality, Ridgeback Motion makes commuting fun.

What makes the leisure commuting bike lightweight and fast is the 6061 Double Butted Heat treated aluminum frame and carbon forks. Commuting around town is easy and comfortable, thanks to the great components of the bike, which includes Shimano brake levers, derailleurs, and chainset.

Along with the heat treated aluminum frame are the Hi Ten Steel forks, and wide ratio gearing. With the aluminum rims, front hub, and rear hub of the 2011 Ridgeback Motion Hybrid Performance Bicycle, riders can be sure that they are using the ideal commuting machine.

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The Shimano Deore XT PD-M770 Auto Pedal is made to last for extreme rides, suitable for mountain biking. This pedal is especially designed to lessen the accumulation of mud while racing. The Shimano Deore XT PD-M770 Auto Pedal was made using high-end technology through the concept of Shimano Pedaling Dynamics system, which improves the power of the pedal as a whole.

The Shimano Deore XT PD-M770 Auto Pedal is built with an adjustable tension with a material axis that is made of chrome-molybdenum steel and aluminum material housing pedals. This pedal is compatible with SM-SH56. Weighing in at 350 grams (pair), the Shimano Deore XT PD-M770 Auto Pedal will give your all-mountain riding a push to the limits. …

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One of the world’s lightest race bikes, the 2011 BH RC1 Red Mix Road Bike is designed for competition lovers. Riders who demand a smooth feel on Pro Tour-level bicycle can rely on this new BH RC1 Red Mix.

Providing the 2011 BH RC1 Red Mix Road Bike great performance are the non-integrated seat tube design and a monocoque carbon construction blended with premium Torey composites. Along with the excellent fork design, the frame geometry on the bike features a shorter seat mast height designed to accommodate 300mm arrow style seat post.

Weighing in at 15.5 pounds complete, the 2011 BH road bike is available with Shimano 105, Ultegra, or a SRAM Red mix. Much of the RC1 frame is made up of a very high-end Toray fiber also ideal for Formula 1 race cars with a little heavier intermediate modulus composites used in the front triangle.

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Troy Lee returns with a vengeance with the new 2011 Troy Lee T-Bone Knee Pads, which focuses on both the rider’s protection as well as comfort levels.

The new T-Bone knee pads from Troy Lee looks really great not only on the aesthetics but also on the insane level of protection that it would provide during roadtrips, treks and rides in any and all terrains.

Also another great thing about these knee pads is that they not only protect the rider’s front knee area but it was also designed by the protective gear maker to protect the both sides of the knees.

Its stretchy enough to reach the calves and it does excellent work in keeping you comfortable even during the most rigorous rides. The T-Bone Knee Pad is currently priced at $80.00 and available in most cycling shops around the country.

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Designed for girls, the 2011 Land Rover Casella 24 Junior Bike is an easy to ride and great looking high performance bike. With a 7005 alloy frame and 24″ wheels, this bike offers all the performance features for girls, the same with what is expected from an adults mountain bike.

The 7005 Series Alloy Fork has the same quality as the adult models from quality component manufacturers. Greater strength to weight ratio is guaranteed, thanks to the 7005 series Alu frame.

Girls will enjoy a comfortable ride with the 18 speed Shimano drivetrain and Suntour chainset and suspension forks that fight against fatigue.

Lightweight alloy components are also featured such as rims and ‘V’ brakes. Other girl rider friendly components of the Land Rover Casella 24 are the Shimano Tourney rear gear, Shimano 6sp freewheel, and the Junior ATB riser handle bars.

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A rugged yet comfortable pair of shorts such as the SmartWool Betasso is ideal for riding. While the shorts look like a normal pair of baggy shorts, they move smoothly providing the wearer comfort during tough rides. The materials used in the shorts are extremely durable yet stretchy for extra conformability.

Included in its special design are a combination of polyester outer short, and SmartWool inner short, and nylon blend. Two strong strap mounted snaps connects the outer and inner short together to avoid having the shorts flopping.

On the other hand, the zippered fly of the 2011 SmartWool Betasso Shorts can be a downside. This zippered fly can be too short for other riders causing a hassle when nature calls. Moreover, it is not easy to disconnect the front buckle webbing, adding to the hassle.

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