Identiti has used its exclusive Identiti Persona frame along with topnotch components to come up with an excellent urban fixie single speed bike, which allows riders to enhance and ride in their own personal style. Aside from its simplicity, this bike is strong and speedy.

With Taper Lock dropouts and BMX influenced double butted tubing, the Identiti Persona frame maintains smooth styling and reduced weight. On the other hand, the frame enhances usability and provides extra strength.

BMX influenced strength, low-slung classic geometry, and silky looks are combined by the exclusive Identiti FFX fork. For riders who are looking for a nice complete urban fixie bike, the 2011 Identiti Persona Urban Commuter Single Speed makes for a great choice.

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Niner Bikes has officially launched the next generation carbon fiber full-suspension bike called the Jet 9 RDO for 2012. After years of development in secrecy, the right time has finally come for the production of the bike, which seems to be the most sophisticated carbon full-suspension 29er on the market.

Available in colors Tang, Black Licorice, and Vana White, the frame features a direct-mount front derailleur and custom-valved Fox RP23 with silky smooth Kashima coating. Post mount disc-brake mounts saved weight savings and enhanced the looks.

For direct mount brakes, the bike has precise alloy hardware interfaces. Aside from the attractive looks of the 2012 Niner Jet 9 RDO, the bike also features CVA suspension. Compatible with 100mm or 120mm tapered forks, the frame features internal cable routing for front and rear derailleurs for a neat look.

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Pistard has released the perfect cycling pants for 2011, the Bike Long Pants, for city professionals who prefer to daily commute by bike. This is the ideal way to be environmentally friendly and dress smart at the same time.

Tailored with an exquisite classical cut, the Bike Long Pants is made from a glossy dark grey fabric with UV protection. A perfect match for these stylish cycling pants will be any short-sleeved collared shirt with leather shoes. Unnoticeable material is added in the crotch to add more space and comfort when riding.

Not only is the 2011 Pistard Bike Long Pants fashionable but also comfortable on and off the bike. With a button fastener on the inside of the right leg, the pants are kept off the chain. As the fabric does not absorb sweat, these pants do not smell and can be worn as comfortable as jeans all…

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Lezyne has released its new Alloy Drive CFH Pump for 2011. This is made for riders who are looking for the smartest solution to a flat tire. By using Flex Hose attachment, which the company has tried and tested, this pump is certainly reliable and innovative.

While CO2 canisters are ideal for saving time when deflation occurs during endurance mountain biking, be it a stage race, a whole day race, or a 24-hour marathon in the hills, carrying a pump is still necessary. However, carrying both can be a hassle during racing.

Thanks to the 2011 Lezyne Alloy Drive CFH Pump, racers do not have to carry both CO2 canisters and a pump. With its exacting standards, Lezyne designed its pump and the mount with a nicely machined aluminum barrel and handle making pumping tires as effortless as possible.

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A well-mannered race machine, the 2011 Litespeed M1/SRAM Rival Complete Bike is speedy but not twitchy and steady but not slow. Without the weight or dowdy components, the bike rides very smoothly as a traditional road bike.

Everything is kept in place by the SL-250 micro-adjusting aluminum post with an easy-to-operate single bolt. Mavic provides the bike with excellent Aksium wheels that are lightweight enough for road race but are still tough enough to endure a year of demanding rides.

For enhanced hammering comfort, the bars have a 80mm reach, 125mm drop, and a minor 4-degree outward sweep of the drops. While the 2011 Litespeed M1/SRAM Rival Complete Bike is inexpensive, its quality is topnotch and it is available in five sizes, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, and X-Large.

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Ragley Bikes has offered a major update for the Blue Pig, which was first released in 2009. This 2011, the Blue Pig is updated with a revamped frame. With a 44mm head tube, riders have the option to run the fork they prefer, such as a 1.5in fork on a steel hardtail.

Added in the 2011 Blue Pig updates are hardcore hardtail credentials. These include ISCG05 mounts that enable riders to single ring with a chain guide and to fit a dropper post. Another one is the clearance for running 2.5in tires from the single investment cast three-finger bridge behind the bottom bracket.

Reinforcing the 2011 Ragley Blue Pig are Maxxis High Roller 2.3in tires. Other great components include Hayes Stroker Ryde Comps brakes that come with a 180mm rotor at the front and a160mm at the back. The Blue Pig tackles technical steep stuff and climbs very well….

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For female riders, one of the new cycling clothing released this 2011 is the Polaris Aqualite Jacket. Available in various colors, the jacket has a specific cut that makes the garment fit very well around the female rider’s body. Windproof, the jacket has a thermal base-layer underneath that gives warmth during spring.

During rides, flapping fabric is avoided thanks to the elasticated hem and the back of the jacket is made longer than the front. There are elasticated cuffs on the sleeves as well. Down the front of the jacket, there is a full-length zip.

Stylish, this jacket for women can be nicely worn for commuting and even for a walk around the city. Aside from being aesthetically nice, the 2011 Polaris Aqualite Jacket for Women is also windproof, showerproof, and affordable. Hydrovent X fabric makes the garment fully waterproof and breathable.

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