A nicely specced Italian road bike for 2011 is the Basso Laguna Ultegra Road Bike. With the Ultegra-based transmission, the Laguna is one of the more competitive road bikes in its price category. Superb components include a Shimano Ultegra 10 speed groupset and MicroTech’s Krium Elite wheelset.

With a very light frame and wheels, the road bike offers a buoyant ride feel along with great comfort in the saddle. The new compact race design of the monocoque T700 3k carbon fiber frame makes the bike an excellent modern racing and sports bike.

Aesthetics and performance are combined by the design of the 2011 Basso Laguna Ultegra Road Bike. Along with the slim and bold frame shape is the bike’s innovative design that is beneficial both to the bike’s overall style and technical value of the frame.

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For 2012, Troy Lee has launched a brand new mountain bike item called the D3 Composite MTB Helmet Palmer. Not only is the helmet constructed for reliable action sports protection. Its design is a combination of topnotch safety and style.

Technologically sophisticated, the titanium hardware and aerospace carbon and composite fiber shell of the helmet make it nicely featherweight. Ventilation is optimized by combining the new deeper EPS channeling with the 20 high-flow intake and exhaust ports and an innovative injection-molded intake system.

Reducing the weight of the 2012 Troy Lee D3 Composite MTB Helmet Palmer is the machined titanium visor screws. Other features of the D3 helmet are a removable and washable MX-style padded liner, dual density shock pad system and two adjustable D3 visors.

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Stanton Bikes has introduced the Slackline, a multipurpose all-mountain hardcore hardtail frame for 2011. With a strong 4X/Slalom influence, the design of the frame offers both great style and reliable performance in any riding conditions.

With its superb vibration damping and controlling properties, the tubing used in creating the Slackline is perfect. A combined direct and controlled ride and super strength is achieved through the carefully chosen internal tubing diameters with butting used in specific areas of the frame.

The key feature of the 2011 Stanton Slackline Hardtail Frame design is its directional flex control. Riders can fit their preferred style by altering their weight placement and the frame angles for every discipline. Very versatile, the Slackline is designed to tackle any discipline and style.

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Troy Lee Designs has released brown mountain bike shorts called Skyline for 2011. The Skyline is tailored to offer riders a better-quality fit for comfort. Lightweight and breathable, the two-way stretch fabric is made from a mix material of 92% Polyester and 8% spandex.

With content security panels, the side pockets of this mountain bike shorts are pedal friendly. To optimize riding comfort, the cut and fit of the shorts are ergonomic mountain bike specific. Whether the rider’s legs are long or short, personalized fit is guaranteed by the unique leg and length adjustment.

Its simple color allows the rider to match the 2011 Troy Lee Skyline MTB Shorts Brown with almost any sort of upper mountain bike outfit. Other features include rear zippered pocket, first-rate ribbed spandex rear yoke panel, and full-waist and hip-height adjustment using Velcro TPR adjustment tabs.

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Camelbak has released a mid-sized pack called The Capo, which is included in its latest 2011 line of all-mountain/freeride hydration packs. With a hydration capacity of 100 oz (3 L) and a total capacity of 854 cu in (14 L), The Capo is available in two sizes, large The Don and small The Consigliere.

Key features of the hydration pack are the ventilated shoulder straps, the perforated cushions, and sweat protectors. Its reservoir features include dryer arms, lightweight fillport, quick-seal cap, center baffling and low-profile design.

Its wide-mouth opening is easy to clean and hydration is guaranteed efficient. Aside from suitable storage, the 2011 Camelbak The Capo Hydration Pack also takes pride in its enhanced durability and comfort. Other features are the stash pocket, MP3 + media pocket, and full-face helmet.

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Onix Bikes, a new British brand, has just began to building complete bikes, one of which is the affordable road bike called Azzuro. Released in its 2011 line-up, the Azzuro is a top-level bike that features a carbon racing frame that allows riders to have it built based on their preferences with a wide range of choices.

Exclusively for Onix Bikes, the bike is produced from a specialist carbon manufacturer in the Far East. To make sure the bike is of topnotch construction, the materials and quality control procedures used are strictly controlled.

Finished in-house, the stiff and aggressive frame and fork of the 2011 Onix Azzuro is build to the unique specifications of Onix Bikes. Both the frame and fork are completely made of Toray T1000 carbon with the use of an ultra high pressure technique. The 2012 and 2013 ranges are also under development.

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Finally released after two years of developing, the 2011 Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheelset takes pride in its well thought out features. These include the wheelset’s unique and innovative aero rim shape and carbon materials.

Among all deep-profile carbon clincher designs, the Firecrest rim shape is the first one to provide advanced aerodynamics, strength, ride quality, and handling of a broader rim body. Weighing 557g per wheelset, it is one of the lightest deep-profile carbon clinchers on the market.

Although quite pricey, the 2011 Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheelset is one of the best all-around wheelset for bicycle racing out there. Though designed as race wheels, these can also be used for frequent training with reliable durability.

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