Quintana Roo has released a bike called Kilo, which is specifically designed for riders who love smooth rides with excellent performance, thanks to is redesigned lightweight aerodynamic frame that features a taller head tube.

To make it lightweight, the frame is AN6 alloy aluminum and custom drawn into butted aero shapes. By enhancing the fit and riding comfort, the Kilo allows better and faster performance. Along with the custom-butted AN-6 aero tube set are the topnotch F.I.S.T. fit, geometry and component package.

Excellent components include Dura Ace bar-end shifters, Ultegra rear derailleur, and an FSA Omega Compact crankset. Ideal for athletes of all levels, nothing beats the 2011 Quintana Roo Kilo in the entry-level triathlon bike category.

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Fulcrum, a subsidiary of Campagnolo, has released its range of high-profile wheels for 2012, which features the new Red Wind carbon wheelset. The wheels will be available in Red Wind and Red Wind XLR configurations.

Red Wind features a rim that combines carbon fiber with an aluminum braking surface. The union of the spokes to the rim has a new system that allows for the finest distribution of forces, stability at high speeds, and outstanding aerodynamics.

Unlike other rims of the same price and spokes, the Red Wind rim is structural. Handmade in Italy, the 2012 Fulcrum Red Wind Carbon Wheelset combines a reasonable price and topnotch quality. Also, the wheels have valve grommets that keeps the valves from exasperatingly banging around inside the rim.

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Revised to allow riders to optimize their potential, the new 2011 Argon 18 Krypton Frameset features an enhanced measure of efficiency. Medium sized, the Krypton weighs 1225g and offers an additional 17% rigidity at the area where it counts.

Cut for the medium size frame, the newly-designed 390g Argon 18 Krypton monocoque carbon fork matches and complements the ride quality and characteristics of the frame. The monocoque frame features larger and load-specific tube shapes.

Riding experience is enhanced by the 2011 Argon 18 Krypton Frameset, thanks to its Geometry – AFS. Customized, the frame structure allows for immediate transfer power and maintenance of degree of comfort. The 3D headtube allows position adjustment without compromising overall frame stiffness.

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For riders who are commuting everyday, one essential cycling garment to ensure comfort is the Craft Cool Bike Boxer. Because of its excellent comfort from its chamois benefits, it is also ideal for those who just want to go for a relaxed ride.

Making this ideal for daily use are its bike-friendly features. These features include a super cooling effect, slim and lightweight fit, and Pro Cool mesh panels in the sides. The moisture transportation and ergonomic fit for total freedom of movements are also excellent.

While it looks like a standard boxer short, the Craft Cool Bike Boxer are performance bike pants that are designed to be highly breathable. Also, the garment has an integrated Antimicrobial El Light Men Chamois that guarantee cycling comfort and ease of movement.

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Commuters will look great on and off the bike with the 2011 swerve Cycling Jeans. Ease of cycling movement is guaranteed by the fabric of the garment, which is made of 98% cotton and 2% Lycra. For more comfort, the jeans have a seamless gusseted crotch.

Riders enjoy a nice bike or barstool fit, which is enhanced by the cycling jeans’ articulated knees. To prevent the belt from digging into the rider’s gut, the waist in front of the jeans is styled low. On the other hand, the waist in back is made higher for design and warmth.

With a fashionable trim fit, the 2011 swerve Cycling Jeans are suitable for daily use. Durability is enhanced by the topnotch YKK zipper 8 rivets. On the inside right leg, there is a reflective strip that is exposed when the chain side leg is turned up.

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Styled as a cycling specific shoulder bag for women, the Ogio Road Trip Bag is an exquisite messenger bag that goes along very well with stylish women bikes. Women riders have a lot of color options, including aqua, black, buttercream, and navy.

Included in the varied pockets of the bag is a quite mysterious pocket. There is a small ‘no men’ symbol on the pocket. The main compartment is zipped, lightly padded and is large enough to steadily accommodate most laptops that are around 15 inches.

A greatly designed courier bag, the Ogio Road Trip Bag features a feminine edge and refined proportions. With a strap that curves around to sit across the chest, the bag hangs across the lumbar area of the rider’s back. Its only setback is its lack of stability on the back that makes it not very practical.

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Shimano has released the 2011 SLX triple chainset that features Dyna-Sys to make it compatible with a 10-speed drivetrains. The hollow-forged arms allowed for lighter weight. With polished arms, the SLX chainset looks neat and elegant.

Its ring is made from steel inner and aluminum outer while the middle is carbon composite with steel teeth. On the inside of the rings, the shifting pins and ramps guarantee that shifting meets the usual high Shimano standard. This means that the chainset ensures crisp and quiet shifts all the time.

From 9-speed, the 2011 Shimano SLX Dyna-Sys Chainset transitioned to 10-speed. This new chainset from Shimano features not only a reasonable price but amazing performance as well. Other features include an easy to fit Hollowtech II bottom bracket, smooth bearings, and reliable sealing.

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