Whyte Bikes, a British bike company, has added three cyclocross bicycles to its 2012 range, which includes the Saxon Cross. Its 6061 aluminum alloy material comes with triple-butted top and down tubes as well as hydroformed rear stays. Along with its extensive list of mud-friendly features is a slack geometry.

Among the three new cyclocross bikes from Whyte, the Saxon Cross is the total mud-plugger. Aside from its 1 1/8in top and 1 1/2in bottom tapered head tube, it also features the BB386EVO bottom bracket, which is the new FSA standard and is essentially a BB30 development.

A real off-roader, the 2012 Whyte Bikes Saxon Cross Cyclocross Bike takes pride in its latest standards. Weighing in at approximately 10kg, this great racer is equipped with SRAM Apex with Rival rear derailleur, FSA cockpit parts and Gossamer Pro Cross cranks, and outers to prevent dirt and water contamination.

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Royal Racing has created a new short-sleeve jersey called Block It. While it is crafted based on an daily tee shirt’s fit and feel, this stylish ride shirt is built using a lot of topnotch materials that are similar to those that are used for technical jerseys.

Aside from its casual fit and feel, the 215g/m2 “Royal GI” bespoke polyester fabric of the Block It T-Shirt also offers excellent moisture-wicking and quick-drying qualities. Comfort is maximized by its taped rear neck seam. It has a heat transfer inner neck label, woven fabric label, and TPR direct inject neck logo, too.

Simple yet fashionable, the 2012 Royal Racing Block It Ride Shirt Short Sleeve Jersey is a must-have cycling garment. The perfect combination of the comfort of a regular tee shirt and the excellent performance of a technical jersey makes it ideal for all riders, as well.

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Skillfully designed by Kona Bikes, the new Zing Deluxe is one of the newest and most coveted road bikes for 2012. While incorporating the geometry from some of the former Kona road bikes, it gets some new tube shaping with the use of the Kona Race Light 7005 Superplastic-formed tubes.

Along with these highly efficient and lightweight tubes is a Dedacciai carbon fork, making a great component package. With these carefully selected specs, the Zing Deluxe offers a great value without compromising quality. Also, its Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted frame is nicely painted with green.

Comfort and speed are perfectly balanced by the 2012 Kona Zing Deluxe Road Bike, thanks to its excellent road geometry. In particular, this machine is designed for beginners who are just about to enter the world of road bike cycling.

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A must-have midweight baselayer for all riders has been released for 2012. The new Bontrager B3 Thermal Base Layer works great for cooler conditions, especially when temperatures drop lower than 50 degrees.

This thermal base layer is perfect cooler temperatures. Moreover, its inner layer has roubaix yarn and is crafted to effectively wick away moisture from the rider’s body. Aside from enhancing moisture wicking, the thermal knit fabric interior also keeps the rider warm.

In order to maximize comfort, this long-sleeve garment comes with flat seams that help riders get avoid chafing. With the combination of outstanding moisture management properties and thermal qualities to keep riders warm, the Bontrager B3 is a significant winter cycling garment for cool weather cycling.

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Two of the new exciting road bike frames released by Rock Racing for 2012 are the X-3Si and RX4Si. While the X-3Si uses a combination of T800 and 3K carbon, the RX4Si utilizes a mix of T800 frame and a 1K weave carbon outer lamination.

Both the 2012 Rock Racing X-3Si and RX4Si Road Bike Frames weigh in at 1000g. For the X-3Si frame, custom sizes and Di2 wiring ports are optional while a seat mast is not available. It also gets an external cable routing as well as a little less shaped frame.

On the other hand, the standard version of the RX4Si frame comes with an internal brake and shift cable runs. For this frame, custom sizes are available while Di2 wiring ports and an integrated seat mast are offered as upgrades, as well.
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Known as the first bicycle to feature the Shimano Alfine internal gear hub in 2007, the SS 101 city bike is introduced by Cell Bikes once again for 2012. Control and safety are enhanced by its disc brakes, and unpleasant weather is tackled by the bike’s sealed internal gears, which allow for no slipped gears.

As one of the best-selling models of Cell Bikes, the SS 101 is an already well-liked bike, especially in Australia but is further improved for 2012. Its Shimano Alfine internal gear hub is made lighter, smoother, and even more efficient. Its virtually zero-maintenance hub allows riders to save money, too.

City street rides are fun and easy with the 2012 Cell SS 101 City Bike. As a maintenance-free machine, this city is ideal for commuting, weekend fitness rides, and touring.

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Moda Bikes, a UK based company, has provided the cycling industry with the finest bikes and frames of various riding styles for 2012. For cyclocross riders, its newest product is the Legato. This road bike is stable enough to handle a range of terrains effortlessly.

Making the Legato highly capable of tackling the blows of cyclocross riding is its American Classic wheelset. Comfort and strength are further enhanced by the high-modulus carbon fork that allows the Legato to tackle off-road conditions with excellent performance.

While light in weight, the triple butted 7005 series aluminum frame of the 2012 Moda Legato Cyclocross Road Bike offers amazing strength. The Legato is not available with pedals, so it is recommended that clipless pedals are used, which are common for cyclocross machines.
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