Fashionable cyclists will surely love to add the 2011 Bosun Merino Wool Bike Jacket to their cycling apparel collection. One of the major features of this lightweight jacket is the perfect cyclist base layer.

From the full apparel collection of Mission Workshop, this cycling jacket is constructed from New Zealand merino wool and provides an external mobile phone pocket, internal ipod pocket, touring-style zippers, and tweave reinforced shoulders and elbows.

What makes the 2011 Bosun Merino Wool a fully-taped waterproof, breathable jacket perfect for cycling is the Orion Waterproof Shell and the four-way stretch Schoeller c_change™ fabric. For extra mobility, the jacket has an entire bottom ¾ of the bike jacket in the merino wool fabric.

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Northwave has recently released the new Northwave Aerlite 3 Road Shoes, which is an offshoot of the Aerator shoes that features a new and improved comfortable lightweight performance.

With the help of the “web power cage”, which is a fusion of various materials that helps your feet breathe and keep it in position even in the most hottest, sweatiest moments. To help increase stability of the feet when worn, this particular road shoe also features a “cat’s tongue” fabric that acts as a one-way Velcro, making it easier to slip the foot into the shoe but harder to remove.

The new shoe from Northwave also features the ST 8.4 three-layer carbon sole, which was added to help optimize the stiffness and the the durability. The new Northwave Aerlite 3 Road Shoe is currently priced at $219.99….

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Tailored from a very lightweight fabric, the 2011 Alpinestars MTB Hyperlight Jersey features a sleek design that reflects its reliable sporting performance. Mesh inserts are strategically put in the jersey to guarantee the finest cooling when riding.

For those who usually ride with their phone and mp3 player, the jersey has a flat rear pocket with a multimedia compartment, which allows for convenient storage of these gadgets. To optimize comfort and performance, the material used in the jersey is not only ultra-lightweight but also moisture wicking.

While riding, the 2011 Alpinestars MTB Hyperlight Jersey has an elongated back lower hem that keeps it tucked in. Added to the sleek, well-fitted performance cut is the full length front zipper and crew neck for added comfort and convenience.

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New from Litespeed this 2011 is a road bike called M1 SRAM Apex. Combined to make the bike a reliable machine for road rides is the 3K unidirectional monocoque carbon weave frame and the new SRAM Apex component gruppo.

The major features of the said road bike are the box section bottom bracket that allows for vital power transfer and a flattened shaped downtube that enhances aerodynamics. While a taller head tube offers added comfort, the slightly longer wheelbase offers better stability when descending rapidly.

Riders are given a built-in option for a more upright position, thanks to the taller head tube. Aside from being comfortable, sleek, and stable, the 2011 Litespeed M1 SRAM Apex Road Bike is also very speedy and efficient.

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Designed with a comfy fit, the 2011 EVS riding shorts are fairly high at the front and are made to sit just above the knee. Featuring fairly minimal padding, the shorts can serve occasional riders or commuters well. These shorts can be worn as a liner or on their own without a high-end anatomical padding insert.

To make sure that the rider still feels comfortable during intense rides, the shorts have a synthetic chamois crotch pad to stop chafing. Along with the six-panel construction, the shorts are tailored with hi-grade nylon and Lycra material.

As a high quality compression short, the 2011 EVS riding shorts are not just a comfortable garment for cycling. More than that, the shorts are very useful to riders by improving muscular endurance and physical performance.

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Any rider with a love for gloves should definitely get the new Knog Switch Glove , which works great for any and all riding styles from cyclocross to road biking and still delivers a unique level of warmth all throughout the year.

It would be a bold statement to say that the new Knog Switch Glove is definitely a great contender for being hailed as the “it” gloves for 2011. The gloves feature a neoprene and mesh sections as well as a synthetic leather palm to keep your palms from getting drenched with sweat. These gloves are also windproof and are really comfortable no matter what the climate is from summer to winter.

The gloves’ palm pads have been designed to stay in place no matter what the type of handlebar the user might clutch. As an added plus, the thumb area has also been reinforced to keep it stronger. The…

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Stiff, comfortable, and affordable, the 2011 Duell Passion is a frame trusted for finer climbing and descending hills as well as taking bends in the city. It features alloy enhanced with Chromium, Manganese, Molybdenum, and Vanadium.

With a tensile strength of 1450 N/mm², the Dedacciai SAT 14.5 tubes make the Passion a slim-lined racing frame that features a classic appearance combined with reliable stiffness and riding qualities. High torsion stiffness was provided by the special oval-formed down tube with changing wall thickness.

To maintain the maximum torsion stiffness, the 2011 Duell Passion Frame features an oversized head tube with integrated 11/8 inch head tube bearing. TIG welding was used to optimize the form of the tube, resulting to the lowest frame weight possible.

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