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2011 De Soto 400 Mile Bike Short

2011 de soto 400 mile bike short1   2011 De Soto 400 Mile Bike Short

Featuring the Forza Compressor fabric and double legband, the 2011 De Soto 400 Mile is an ideal bike short for training and racing. Even without any leg grippers, the bike short is kept in place. Comfort is guaranteed by the 400-Mile™ pad floats and stretches, the famous features from De Soto.

Along with the 400-Mile™ Pad are the contrast flatstitch, curvilinear™ seamlines, and drawstring elastic waist, making the bike short an affordable and comfortable triathlon garment. To avoid irritation and rashes while riding, the stretchy pad follows every movement of the skin.

With Carrera™ Piqué Abdomen panel, this 11-panel bike short holds the rider’s midsection and provides an enhanced breathability in front. The 2011 De Soto 200 Mile Bike Short provides incredible support to the rider’s quadriceps and hamstrings.

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2011 BMX Fit Bike Co Brian Foster BF 1

2011 bmx fit bike co brian foster bf 1   2011 BMX Fit Bike Co Brian Foster BF 1

While it is tailored for an affordable entry-level price, the 2011 BMX Fit Bike Co Brian Foster BF 1 bike still guarantees reliable components. To make sure that the quality is not compromised, the bike is equipped with sealed Mid BB’s and integrated head tubes.

With fully sealed 9t cassette hubs, the BF 1 bike is fully compatible with after-market products. Thus, an upgrade in the future is made easy as the rider advances. Moreover, the bike is designed with a simple but exquisite color scheme.

Designed to match BMX legend Brian Foster’s own bike, the BF 1 features excellent full 4130 forks, 7.75″ cr-mo bars, Tubular 3-peice cranks, Odyssey plastic pedals and Fit tires. These components guarantee reliable performance to the BMX rider.

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2011 Creme Vinyl Doppio Fixed Gear Bike

2011 creme vinyl doppio fixed gear bike   2011 Creme Vinyl Doppio Fixed Gear Bike

Featuring a high performance cromoly frame, the Creme Vinyl Doppio is one of the most reliable fixed gear bikes of 2011 thanks to its excellent parts such as the polished high profile rims and the San Marco Rolls leather saddle.

A classic fixed-gear track bike, the Vinyl is known for minimalism. For its beautiful retro-look, the bike features classy forged cranks and sealed bearing Novatec hubs. Adding to the great looks are the Dia Compe stainless steel cable guides, which riders can mount when using brakes.

Tange, a legendary Japanese tube manufacturer, helps Crème to create a frame that keeps an optimum weight to strength ratio. The 2011 Creme Vinyl Doppio Fixed Gear Bike gives the riders the option to run the bike in fixed gear mode or a freewheel and the brakes, which are included in the package.

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2011 Alpinestars MTB Shorts

2011 alpinestars mtb shorts   2011 Alpinestars MTB Shorts

For maximized comfort and performance in mountain biking, a lightweight premium bike short like the 2011 Alpinestars is needed. The shorts provide an elasticized waist adjustment to guarantee a tailored fit and Velcro tabs to provide extra security.

During races, riders can also enjoy maximum comfort and performance, thanks to its multi-material upper construction. While riding, airflow within the shorts is enhanced by the vented inserts across the thighs.

On the seat area of the 2011 Alpinestars MTB shorts, seamless construction is featured so riding comfort is also guaranteed. Other excellent features of this garment include elasticized rear yoke and lateral side pockets for convenient storage.

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2011 Rapha Winter Long Sleeve Jersey

2011 rapha winter long sleeve jersey   2011 Rapha Winter Long Sleeve Jersey

With combined technology and aesthetics, Rapha offers an outstanding winter long sleeve this 2011. In terms of warmth, extra comfort against the chill is provided by the Super Roubaix fabric. Combining thickness, warmth, and stretchiness, this garment is perfect for cycling against the chill.

With a 25% merino wool, 61% polyester and 14% elastane mix, this Rapha long sleeve jersey is definitely thick and lushly lined. Its windproof lining provides maximum protection to the front of the rider’s torso during cold weather.

Along the sides of the rider’s chest, the 2011 Rapha Winter Long Sleeve Jersey has two zippered slash vents. These give more comfort to the riders when they choose to prevent most of the frontal blast and allow some cool air creep around the sides towards the back.

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2011 Specialized McLaren Venge Aero Road Bike

2011 mclaren venge aero road bike   2011 Specialized McLaren Venge Aero Road Bike

Newly launched road bike for 2011 is the McLaren Venge from Specialized. For an excellent performance on the road, the bike features enhanced aerodynamic properties and carbon fibers. Lightweight, the frame weighs 950g and 2.07kg with frame, fork, seatpost and crankset included.

A product of two companies’ collaboration, this bike has a lot to offer such as the a UCI-legal high modulus FACT IS 11 carbon frame. One thing that McLaren Venge can boast is that it can save 23W at 45km/h. This makes the bike standout among the top race bikes on the market today.

Another advantage that the 2011 McLaren Venge Aero Road Bike features is its 89.7(Nm/deg)/kg torsional stiffness to weight ratio between the head tube and rear dropouts. Such stiffness is high for an aero road bike, which guarantees excellent performance to the professional rider.

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2011 Bontrager Evoke R MTB Saddle

2011 bontrager evoke r mtb saddle   2011 Bontrager Evoke R MTB Saddle

One of the new saddles for 2011 that is designed for excellent performance in mountain biking is the Bontrager Evoke R. For proper fit and support, this MTB saddle is available in three widths. Synthetic leather cover and abrasion-resistant edges help optimize unconditional comfort.

Crafted with hi-tech features, the Bontrager Evoke R is designed with inForm Science of Comfort. This design is based on 3D motion capture data and pressure mapping. For enhanced pressure relief to sensitive soft-tissue, the saddle features gender-specific Contour Relief Zone (CRZ).

Aside from comfort, proper blood flow is also enhanced by the 2011 Bontrager Evoke R MTB Saddle, thanks to size specific curvature. This results to a supported skeletal structure and excellent riding position. Off-road riding is made comfortable by the saddle shape’s narrow rear profile and wider nose.

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