The perfect bike for the everyday city bike user can be found in the 2011 Cube Town Bike.

The new bike from Cube offers several non traditional technologies that fits perfectly for the daily city grind or for casual rides down the street or pavement.

It features Alu Lite technology, which is basically the usage of lighter than usual aluminium alloy, in the form of a heat treated high-density 6061 aluminum. The end product is a non-shearing, stiffer material that is also corrosion and fatigue resistant and perfect for the highest levels of stiffness.

It also features their wet pain surface, which uses a multi-layer wet paint that helps in saving weight for the bike’s overall weight.

Specification for this women’s city bike includes an Alu Trekking Women specific frame, a NEX4110 Suntour frame, a semi-integrated FSA No. 10 headset with stems coming from Easton (EA30, 25.4mm) and Easton EA30 Riser handlebars….

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A new line of mechanical system gear hubs have been recently launched by SRAM. The new 2-speed gear hub from SRAM is the first from the new generation gear hubs. These all-new hubs will come in all versions such as freewheel, disc, roller brake compatible and coaster in the form of steel or alloy hub shells. This 2-speed hub will automatically shift depending on speed and wheel size without the use of fancy electronics.

Initially, SRAM has said that the 2-speed hub will be best suited for folding bikes. But SRAM has expressed their willingness to expand its benefits and spec’ed it for other bike types.

Mass production of the said new generation gear hubs will start this May of 2011 and will be available by summer of this year.

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Custom bike maker DeSalvo Custom Cycles is now offering the new DeSalvo 2011 Builder Special custom 29er after wowing audiences during this year’s North American Handmade Bicycle Show, or NAHBS.

This great looking 29er bike sports Velocity rims, Avid disc brakes, White Industries hubs and White Industries Double Double drivetrain.

The builder special also comes equipped with a Syncros carbon fork and a Chris King headset and is priced at $3800 through the DeSalvo website….

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New from Shimano is the 2011 SH-MT 42 NV Mountain Bike Shoes. With outstanding support and comfort, this leisure SPD shoe can tackle not only mountain biking but off-road adventures and on-road commuting as well.

An ideal multi-purpose trail shoe, the SH-MT 42 NV features a 2-Bolt cleat pattern that makes it compatible with Shimano SPD, Crank Brothers, Time MTB Pedals, and Look MTB. With nylon mesh panels, the bike shoes are made more breathable.

While cycling is made efficient and durable with its dual density EVA midsole, the bike shoes are still comfortable for walking. Added grip is provided by the dual compound rubber trekking-style tread for off-road or pavement walks.

Reinforced laces were added to the leather upper of the 2011 Shimano SH-MT42NV Mountain Bike Shoes, allowing for more even foot support and protection. Reflective detailing on the heel adds to the rider’s visibility.

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NS Bikes returns to the fold once more with its newly upgraded 2011 NS Bikes Metropolis 1 mountain bike.

NS has made some significant changes to the 2011 Metropolis, which includes a new hub in the form of an Octane One sealed front hub with 20mm while the rear has an Octane One sealed rear single speed pro hub equipped with a 11t driver. The previous crankset has also been improved as the bike is now sporting a high-end and light crankset from Salt Plus.

The spokes for the Metropolis have been changed and are black spokes with DT nipples. The bike frame itself has been fitted with an integrated seatpost clamp and gives more clearance for thicker tires.

The bike fork is a Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1 with 100 mm travel capabilities and a 20mm axle with an alloy steer tube. The pedals are still the standard…

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Captured moments and filming personal adventures is making its mark these days, especially in the world of cycling. Thus, bike enthusiasts are getting into the trend of filming their own cycling adventures. And behind the said growing trend, technology plays a big role in trying to provide the best quality captured moments.

The new Drift HD170 Stealth video camera is one of the latest tools used to capture adventure. This action camera by Drift provides the option to incorporate 60/50fps for slow motion shooting. It also features 1080p, 720p and WGA HD video setting options and a 5 megapixel picture setting with a wide angle lens.

The Drift HD170 stealth video camera houses an integrated LCD screen that allows you to preview your shots. The cam also features a 300-degree rotating lens that allows you to shoot in any angle that works best for you.

The Drift HD170 stealth video…

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As the name implies, the 2011 Focale 44 Relax Fixed Gear Bike is for riders seeking comfort on a fixed gear. Thanks to its one hundred percent chromoly frame that is very stable, this fixed gear bike was design to endure abuse.

Features to add ease to the Focale 44 Relax is the flat bar/stem combo and easy 42/16 gear ratio. Other special components of the bike are Kenda tires, padded saddle, and Wellgo plastic BMX pedals with straps for added durability.

Riders can have their style in the 2011 Focale 44 Relax Fixed Gear Bike with the choices of brakes, freewheel and fixed sprocket. Along with the flip-flop rear hub and front and rear brakes, it easy to swap the option of a 16T fixed cog or 16T freewheel anytime it is needed.

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