Moda Bikes has expanded its bike range this 2011 with new models, which include an enthusiastic winter and summer road bike called Bolero. The Bolero was created with Moda’s goal to create topnotch bikes that offer both unique style and performance that exceed expectations.

Featuring a 7005 aluminum frame, the Bolero is a lightweight alloy winter model. Sharp, crisp, and reactive steering is provided by a the High Modulus Carbon fork. Front and rear mudguard fittings help keep the riders and their clothes away from dirt, spray, and mud.

A variety of riders can use the 2011 Moda Bolero Road Bike as it can tackle road racing, mountain biking, and cyclocross equally well. It is a reliable bike for commuting as well. With its ice blue and white color, the bike has an exquisite and fantastic winter look.

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Wabi Cycles has upgraded the Special bike with the serious traditionalist rider in mind. Using Reynolds 725 double butted steel and investment cast lugs, its frame was hand built first in Taiwan before it was assembled by Wabi in LA. For the ultimate ride, the frame was fully lugged and brazed.

Combining old and new features, the bike uses 1 1/8″ aheadset type steerer system with Reynolds 725 oversized thin walled tubes. With increased efficiency and integrity, the ride characteristics are optimized by the tested technique for joining the frame tubes, which is low temperature brazing.

Ride is guaranteed fast yet comfortable by the road racing inspired frame design of the 2011 Wabi Special. The dependable component selection is both light and durable. The lightweight and responsive wheels weigh 1.75kg per set while the entire bike is 8.45kg.

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Claud Butler, a well-known old British name, now linked to budget bikes, has launched a new road bike this 2011 called Torino. It has some nice features, such as supportive handling and amazing comfort guaranteed by the decent Ritchey saddle, seatpost, stem, and bar.

With the help of its non-concealed cables, the Tiagra kit features an incredibly light shifting action. An excellent gear range is also provided by the compact 50/34T chainset and 11-25T cassette. Riders could go up to a 27T sprocket for more help on tackling the hills.

Since it is not specced with an extended head tube that some comfort-orientated bikes are, the Torino could be used with a set of clip-on tri bars for the occasional time trial or triathlon. But because of its heavy wheelset, the 2011 Claud Butler Torino Road Bike may not be suitable for serious competitive riders.

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Arte Selle, an Italian brand, has produced one of the best racing saddles for 2011 named Dakar Double. Its surprises include its weight and price. Weighing at 186g, the saddle is very lightweight while its price is lower than the competitors. For a race saddle, it is average being 130mm wide and 275mm long.

The nose tapers from about 60mm to 43mm wide where the rails mount. Its shell is quite flat instead of arcing from side to side. This gives the rider a level platform up front. Great comfort is provided by the shell and the decent cushioning from a middling depth of padding with Lorica covering.

With its tried and tested shape, the 2011 Arte Selle Dakar Double Saddle definitely feels great in use. Other features are titanium rails and carbon-infused base with a smidge of flex. With the Dakar Double, Arte Selle has successfully offered a…

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Trek Bikes, one of the leading mountain bike producers, has unveiled its trail-ripping full suspension bikes collection for 2012. The 2012 lineup introduces a new category called Technical Trail Bikes, which includes the new Trek Slash.

Made for the endurance downhill mountain biker, the Trek Slash features a new 160mm travel system that was built with Trek riders Ross Schnell and Rene Wildhaber. In any condition, maximum pedaling efficiency is guaranteed by pairing the Slash with an Active Breaking Pivot rear end and a DRCV shock.

While no one is allowed to ride it yet, the 2012 Trek Slash Mountain Bike is said to offer perfect geometry, suspension, and parts spec that will rule the endurance downhill arena. Replacing the Scratch Air in the Trek line-up, the Slash is intended for gravity riders who want slight pedaling.

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Oakley has a new item for mountain biking for 2011, which is the Factory glove. The minimalist slip-on design makes the glove look too weak for hard trail riding and its soft and thin material is something expected from a lightweight driving glove. However, the glove is surprisingly durable.

Sufficient airflow is provided by the lightweight fabric of the Factory. Through this, the hands of the rider are kept cool and free from dank sweat. With the thin material, riders can handle the bars with a nice feel. One amazing feature of the glove is a soft terry cloth nose-wipe on the thumb.

Durable, comfortable, and unbelievably functional, the 2011 Oakley Factory Glove is ideal for mountain biking and XC races. It comes in six color options with Wade Simmons and Brian Lopes signature editions. It is incredibly affordable as well.

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Velocite takes pride in its alloy frame released for 2011 called Selene. Constructed with topnotch quality, the frame features triple butted 7005-T6 alloy, double hand welded custom profile, and 100% shot-peened after welding.

Custom shaped and butted in the factory, each tube of the Selene is custom manipulated for each frame size. Then, to ensure perfect quality and strength, the tubes are hand double-welded.For the first time, a contemporary alloy frame was created not just to match but also exceed the performance of modern carbon fiber frames.

Moreover, the 2011 Velocite Selene is one of the few EN tested road frames. To maximize the torsional stiffness of the frame, all tubes are oversized. These tubes guarantee comparable softness aluminum without compromising steering precision.

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