Released by Lazer this 2011 is a bike helmet called Krux, which can be a nice addition to an urban helmet collections. Despite its rough and tough design, the helmet is very light and fits very nicely on the head without creating lots of heat. With plenty of venting, air circulation is nicely facilitated.

A ridged barrel adjuster called Rollsys adjusts the suspension system inside the helmet that allows for extra coolness. Instead of sliders, the bike helmet has authentic clamps on the straps. With secure strap adjustment clamps, riders do not have to touch the straps once they are adjusted right for the head.

Reasonably priced and neatly styled, the 2011 Lazer Krux Bike Helmet is a good item for urban riders. On the negative side, riders may not appreciate it when it catches too much wind and makes some noise. This minor downside can be condoned,…

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Polar has introduced the RCX5 Heart Rate Monitor this 2011. With its new innovative features, the Polar RCX5 is definitely a must-have item for every health-conscious triathlete. These features include in-water heart rate monitoring, multi sport profiles, and datalink wireless data transfers.

Its Wearlink Hybrid chest strap, or the disturbance-free hybrid transmitter, is a newly designed strap that introduces two exciting technologies, which are the in-water heart rate monitoring and GPS functions. Indeed, the Polar RCX5 can tackle multi sport profiles.

The only downside seen is that the G5 GPS unit is not waterproof. On the other hand, the 2011 Polar RCX5 Heart Rate Monitor functions as a hands-on training device in many ways. Thanks to its enhanced heart rate monitoring that comes with extra training zone options.

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Whackjob is introducing a new range of bike shirts made of bamboo fiber for 2011. Based in Devon, Whackjob is a new mountain bike clothing manufacturer that has many brand new things to offer when it comes to cycling apparel.

There are two collections in which the first three bike shirts of the range were categorized. First, the A Bit Special collection is Whackjob’s version of mountain bike apparel. Second, the A Bit Abstract collection offers unique shirts that are not commonly seen on the trail.

Due to its natural-wicking quality, bamboo fiber is used in the construction of the 2011 Whackjob Bike Shirts, making it perfect for action sports. Moreover, these stretchy, smooth, and soft bamboo fiber shirts are odor-resistant and anti-bacterial.

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Orange Bikes has updated the mountain bike for women called the Diva for 2012. Along with its fresh new look are refined features to offer more benefits for women cyclists. Perfect fit is achieved by constructing the bike with a 6061-T6 aluminium tubeset.

With this tubeset, the compliance and stiffness are balanced to the maximum. One of the new designs of the bike is the head angle made slacker along with the seat angle made steeper. Through this, the women cyclist is better centered over the bike.

Included in the new offers of the bike are a Shimano groupset, Avid Elixir brakes, RockShox Recon Solo Air fork, WTB Speed She saddle, Race Face finishing parts, and 170mm crank arms. Comfort is the key concern of the 2012 Orange Diva Mountain Bike, which makes it ideal for women cyclists.

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One advanced time trial and triathlon machine this 2011 is the Cervelo P4 Road Bike. This highly performing bike is designed with serious triathletes in mind. With the same fit, geometry, handling, and stiffness the Carvelo P3 has, the revamped P4 is even made faster.

Included in its design philosophy is an excellent attention to detail. Some UCI technical restrictions are challenged while drag of key components are decreased by the integration of drink carrier to the functioning aerodynamic bike.

Extremely aerodynamic, the 2011 Cervelo P4 Road Bike guarantees light weight and speed that professional racers need. A comfortable, smooth, and swift ride are offered by the Cervelo P4 FK25 carbon frame that features a Smartwall Carbon fork, deep front wheel, and rear disc wheel.
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Blue Bikes has polished the ACI SL this 2011 after introducing it last year. The refined road frameset is made to build a bike that runs incredibly fast. Combined with the Super Flow Tube Technology (SFT2) are monocoque frame construction and race proven geometry.

As expected from Blue, this frameset offers the handling characteristics that are highly beneficial to racers. Made of aerospace grade T800 and T1000 carbon fiber, its weight is greatly reduced. For better, horizontal stiffness with vertical compliance, tube shapes and carbon layup are carefully engineered.

Extremely fast, stiff, and light, the 2011 Blue AC1 SL Frameset is a very versatile aero machine. Teardrop profile to the wind is optimized by precisely shaping each tube. Aside from its very stiff monocoque fabrication, the frameset also has a highly advanced application.

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Perfectly combining comfort, light weight, and performance, the 2011Kestrel RT 1000 SL 105 Road Bike is a reliable machine. Shimano 105-equipped, the Kestrel RT 1000 can surely deliver for both road race and triathlon. With internal cable routings, the bike has superior aerodynamics and a neat look.

Along with the very stiff head tube and bottom bracket, the 800k carbon frame rear stays and fork are designed to soak up most road shock. With sculptured, H-shape seat stays, the frame maximizes comfort while it minimizes road vibrations. Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tires allows great responsiveness and traction.

Excellent features of the bike include reliable braking power and crisp and precise gear changes with solid and responsive handling. Thanks to its Shimano and Oval components. Indeed, the 2011 Kestrel RT 1000 SL 105 Road Bike is elastic and receptive enough to provide an enjoyable ride.

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