The new Surly Meth Teeth Steamroller Frameset might not look like “Meth Teeh” and you are most definitely right. It’s still the same Steamroller frame with a new color and sports a 4130 cromoly frame and fork, which is pretty durable.

The great thing about this frameset is that it can pretty much be whatever you want it to be. Add a drop bar into the frameset and you can go hit the Velodrome or put in a mini flat bar for bike polo. You can even go commute around the street or the campus by chucking in a cruiser bar.

The Steamroller frameset also sports true track dropouts, which helps chain setting a breeze. When you get this amazing frameset, you also get a matching 1 1/8″ threadless cromoly fork and 120mm wheel friend rear dropouts.

This great looking frame from Surly can accept 27.2mm seatposts, a standard 1 1/8″ threadless…

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Ashima is pulling out all the stops with some serious looking disc brakes that they’ve unveiled as part of this year’s Taipei International Cycle Show, which includes the 2011 Ashima Disc Brakes Preview.

No details have been presented, just a sole image of some really great looking disc brakes.

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Riders looking for very dependable bib shorts with top of the line quality and features should look no further than the Polaris Pursuit Bib Shorts.

Made of a multi-panel construction with 80% nylon and 20% elastane fabric, the new bib shorts apparel from Polaris makes riders feel comfortable and give a consistent fit all throughout the ride.

The seams for this Polaris bib are stitched in a flat-locked manner so it helps avoid any type of chafing during short or long rides. Riders will also find a bit of comfort on the leg areas thanks to the external elasticated bands found at the bottom of the legs, which is also good in holding things in place. The soft silicone grippers also make it easier for riding in some of the more uncomfortable spots.

The seatpad for the bib is a great addition thanks to the multi-density design. The bib’s design includes…

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A sleek, innovative road bike is being offered by bike maker Pinarello right now in the form of the 2011 Pinarello FP2.

What makes the FP2 stand out in the throng of ruling road bikes is its shapely aluminum body complete with a triangle down tube design and equipped with a lot of neat stuff, including carbon fork, carbon seatstays and ridged top tube as well as the patented Pinarello geometry.

The front end of the FP2 is also another impressive thing, which was lifted from Pinarello‘s Dogma front design. The road bike also features an Onda fork and triangular frame. These three elements work perfectly together to give a great riding experience no matter what the terrain you might encounter down the road.

The bike also boasts of superior handling and stability that can get you out of just about any tight spot you might find yourself in. The FP2 fork…

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Avid’s 2011 Elixir disc brake models Elixir CR and Elixir R will have to make way for the new 2012 Avid Elixir disc brakes, Elixir 9 and Elixir 7. New features are noted such as the TaperBore system improved bleeding. Rotor sizes are now expanded to 140mm, 160mm, 180mm and 200mm. The bleed port and air trap feature for the Elixir 9 have been implemented with simplified bleeding, which makes it all interesting. Also the reach and contact adjustment, both for Elixir 7 and 9, is now tool-free and comes with a revised barrel adjuster. The caliper is now in a new two-piece material, too. These newly upgraded Avid Elixir disc brakes for 2012 are made to provide maximum high-performance as expected.

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For TT and triathlon athletes who are aiming for cycling that is faster than the wind, the 2011 Merida Time Warp 4 Triathlon Bike is recommended. With its strictly aerodynamic tubing and consequent aero-bar oriented geometry, the Merida Time Warp 4 is an ideal weapon for overcoming air resistance at maximum speed.

Slide control technology is featured in the Prologo Nago EVO TRI40 Saddle of the 2011 Merida Time Warp 4 Triathlon Bike. Through this slide control technology, riders can prevent sliding forward on the saddle.

Durability and excellent cornering are guaranteed by the Rubino Pro Slick tires used by the tri bike . With a slick twin tread design, the Rubino Pro Slick tires perform well in racing and training. Kevlar Endura 3D Compound also provides wear resistance and excellent tread life to the tires of the Merida Time bike.
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Shimano has recently announced its upgrades for MY 2012. The popular Japanese company will be offering larger options and a wider variety of components and non-series parts. Shimano will provide more innovative technologies, new groupsets and more high-end updated product developments as part of its Shimano MY 2012 products.

Shimano is more than proud to have implemented the well-planned upgrades and changes. New shifters of Nexus 7 and 8 have been developed as well. The components of Nexus 7 have been brought to the next level with new upgrades; while the Nexus 8 will now be available in white.

Further noted upgrades from Shimano for MY 2012 include Deore’s Dyna-system drivetrain upgrade, now with Ice Technologies, will come with a compatible rear derailleur, Rapidfire Plus shifters and Servo Wave disc brakes. Together with Tiagra Road Race series, Shimano will release a 10-speed drivetrain to the market. The newly innovated…

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