Actor Robin Williams recently shared his experience with the ladies of “The View” regarding his recent brush with the police while cruising on his bike in New York City.

According to Williams, he was on the road dressed as a “terrorist” or a “crack dealer” when he made a quick detour up to the sidewalk on his bike. The comedian swore that at the time, there was nobody looking and that the coast was clear.

He was surprised when he got pulled over by the cops.

The authorities at first did not recognize the Oscar Award winning actor but when the police did recognize him, he was let off with a warning.

The View host Elisabeth Hasselbeck exclaimed “I got hit by a bike on a sidewalk!” to which Williams quickly replied “Well, it’s the law because of her,” much to the laughter of the audience and the hosts….

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Included in the 2012 major update of the Swiss company BMC’s TrailFox is a full carbon fiber version of the 150mm full suspension bike. The updates include a tapered headtube, cleaner cable routing, 12×142 bolt-thru rear axle, post-style rear brake mounts, and provision for a dropper seatpost.

Touted as a real all-rounder, the 2012 BMC TrailFox TF01 Carbon is capable of enduro, freeride and marathon riding. Suspension feel and performance of the bike were modified by the BMC designers though the virtual pivot suspension configuration called Advanced Pivot System (APS) linkage system.

One of the great features of the bike is the reduced adverse effects of braking and pedaling forces from the suspension. For riders who are looking for just one bike that can tackle long uphills, technical trails and demanding downhills, the 2012 BMC Trailfox TF01 Carbon Bike is the perfect choice.

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Popular among British mountain bike riders, Endura introduced another jersey for 2011 called FS260 Pro Lite. With a lot of impressive features such as the lightweight wicking polyester and body mapped engineered jacquard, this short sleeve cycling jersey will definitely become a favorite cycling garment.

Endura uses various materials of different breathability, thanks to the multiple panels. On the main body, the jersey features mesh panels to guarantee that the rider stays cool. Along with the mesh panels are flat-locked seams, concealed security pocket, and a full-length zipper.

Featuring a slim athletic fit, the 2011 Endura FS260 Prolite Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey guarantees comfort even during the toughest rides. The jersey also features rear three-pocket system with slim line pump/powerbar pocket.

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Cool down during training or intense rides with the new 2011 Craft Leg and Arm Coolers.

Riders can slip these great looking coolers, which helps cool down muscles with the aid of the tight compression on these coolers.

The new leg coolers from Craft also reduces muscle reduction with the help of the snugness of the materials. Even on the warmest days, the new arm coolers keep both arms and legs dry and airy.

Additionally, the new arm coolers also keep your skin safe from skin cancer and sun burns with the help of UPF 50. The apparel has also been treated with antimicrobial elements that can help in removing odor from the fabric.

It also has the trademark six channeled, hollow fiber polyester filament, which increases moisture absorption and at the same time quickly releases body heat. The arm coolers are currently tagged at $24.99 while the leg coolers have…

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Packed with new amazing features, the 100mm travel Truth SST.2 from Tony Ellsworth is made even better in 2011. These new features include Ellsworth’s proprietary ICT suspension, SST.2 tubing, a lighter and stronger pivot integrated seat tube and a semi-integrated tapered head tube.

A favorite among privateer racers through the years, the Truth takes pride in its legendary performance. The ICT (Instant Center Tracking) suspension is a true four-bar design that allows the rear wheel’s virtual pivot to be always positioned somewhere beside the chain’s torque line.

What the SST.2 in the frame’s name refers to is the Superformed Seat Tube, a complex, organic-looking seat tube that integrates the mounting point for the rocker’s central pivot. Laterally stiff with well-allocated overall weight, the 2011 Ellsworth Truth SST.2 Frame is a great choice not only to XC racers but to all riders, too.

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A great choice for riders who prefer flatter saddles is the 2011 Fizik Antares Versus K:ium Saddle. For enhanced comfort, this saddle allows the rider to shift around on the saddle more with ease on long climbs without compromising the performance.

Along with the thicker foam, the saddle is specially shaped to offer more padding. On long rides, riders will feel more comfortable as the sit bones are kept from getting tender. Featuring enhanced airflow and pressure relief for the rider’s soft tissue, a channel runs the length of the saddle top.

Unlike most saddles the 2011 Fizik Antares Versus K:ium Saddle features a 45mm nose width. Being a bit wider, this saddle offers more comfort in the drops. The saddle also has a carbon-reinforced nylon shell that flexes smoothly across the part between the front and back ends where the rails prop up the shell.

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The word unique comes to mind upon seeing the new 2011 LAS Squalo Helmet, especially from the visual aspect of things.

The new helmet from LAS called Squalo, which is “Shark” in Italian, also acts like a predator of the deep. It works well both in the summer as well as in the winter time.

The Squalo helmet has a winter pad that covers the helmet’s holes to avoid getting your head frozen during runs in the winter time. During the summer, users can also opt to get the mesh pad with a lighter padding, which works perfectly well with the 29 vents that help in circulating the air.

The LAS Squalo also boasts of the Cat-Eyes 3D Evo 3D fitting system. This helps riders adjust the back strap either vertically or horizontally with a limit for 44mm.

The helmet is also exceptionally light weighing in at 294 grams and has…

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