The innovative wheel sensor technology producer SoundOfMotion has introduced the VeloComputer Bluetooth bicycle Sensor Version 3.6 of its series of 1 degree precision this July 2010. The sensor is meant to be mounted on a rear wheel along the chainstay of a bike to inclusively accommodate the wheel and pedal strokes sensors set into one component. It has a 1 degree accuracy and cadence during pedal operation. It uses the classic Bluetooth 2.0 in sending cycling data to the VeloComputer mobile application.

The sensor reacts to a magnetic field from a magnet installed to the wheel and transmits the angle of rotation with a 1 degree precision and accuracy. Amplifying the magnetic field are two smaller magnets mounted on opposites sides of a wheel maintaining balance. This makes SoundOfMotion far more advance than any traditional cycling computers.

With its 1 degree accuracy, the latency is reduced to less than a second as…

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Two additions were made to the Lance Armstrong Collection for The Giro Ionos Helmet. The new models come in matte red and titanium colorway and a matte yellow and black colorway with Lance Armstrong’s signature on the helmets.

They feature Giro’s new RocLoc 5 retention system which has a micro-adjusting dial which is easy to use. A simple twist of the dial opens the retention system of the helmet. It also has ergonomic arms to accommodate Giro eyewear, and a 15mm vertical bracket which you can adjust without removing your helmet.

Other features of Giro Ionos are retained like the In-Mold Composite frame, 21 air vents, X-Static helmet padding and super fit engineering. The two new helmets are available in small, medium and large sizes. The Giro Ionos Lance Edition helmets retails at £169.99.

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Giro recently made a time trial helmet especially for Lance Armstrong which he wore on the 2010 Tour de France prologue. Named “LAX”, the TT helmet works to give Armstrong two to three second-advantage over his rivals.

One can say that the helmet proved to be an advantage since Armstrong finished fourth on the event. However, it is unlikely that Giro will create the “LAX” for commercial use since the helmet basically works for Armstrong because it was designed specifically for him.

Giro shared that it took several months to conceptualize and actualize the helmet’s design. This was also due to the fact that Armstrong was literally hard to get hold of because of his busy schedule. The only way to get around this challenge was to create a replica of the cyclist which cost $15,000.00. The testing of the helmet was done on this model of Armstrong.

Chris Bullock tells how the…

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Sigma Sport is taking part in the 7 stage Jeantex Tour Transalp, which starts June 27th in Mittenwald Germany, and to celebrate the event, Sigma Sport will launch a lime green ROX 9.0 Race Edition computer. For those interested in the race, thousands of amateur cyclists will ride a total of 485 miles.

The ROX 9.0 is Sigma’s highest end triple wireless computer, built to hold and provide a lot of data, and is reliable. With the newly launched Data Center 2.0 software and docking station, statistics are easy to download and read on the road. The Sigma Sport Race Edition ROX 9.0 Lime Green will first debut at the Jeantex Tour Transalp, while 20 selected cyclists will test the computer on challenging courses. If you are interested in purchasing, they are limited and MSRP is $249.99.

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Sigma Sport brings the updated Data Center bicycle software to Version 2.0. The new software allows you to transfer data from your bike computer to your PC easily. The Data Center 2.0 software has functions which can analyze and evaluate your trip. It then gives you a report on your training’s progress.

To be used with Topline 2009 and ROX bike computers, the Data Center 2.0 features illustrations like graphs, charts and tables to give you a clear view of your bike rides. The integrated statistics is there to give you a comprehensive analysis on trails, routes, speed and distance.

The Data Center 2.0 software is compatible with MAC OS X and Windows. Simple to use, you can avail of the new version for $11.99.

Windows system requirements
Pentium® 4 2 GHz or higher, 1GB RAM
Windows 7, Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Enterprise (incl. 64-Bit), Windows XP SP 2 or 3,…

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Elite introduces a fully biodegradable water bottle that can decompose within a year when left in the compost pit or dump. The Nature Bottle is an earth-friendly accessory for the green cyclist. This is due to the bottle’s composition, which is food-grade polyethylene and thermoplastic rubber.

The materials are all recyclable. Should you dispose of the bottle accidentally, the microorganisms present in its surroundings will attack the bottle’s polymer chain and in the process, it will give off water and carbon dioxide.

In normal use, the bottle is functional as it is environmental-friendly. Cervelo team riders used the Nature Bottle at the Giro d’Itala 2010. It is BPA (Bisphenol A) free and comes in 500ml and 750ml sizes. For the 750ml Elite Nature Bottle Super Corsa, it costs only $8.97….

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For the last 15 years, time and time again Feedback Sports has proven its high quality bicycle repair stand as durable and easy to handle. The Pro-Elite, one of its quality brands, is for the mechanic on the road. It is a heavy duty portable repair stand designed for fast dependable repairs on the go.

The Pro-Elite Bicycle Stand is fully equipped with a quick release clamp head and rubber jaws that can hold a 2.6” tubing. This repair stand has an adjustable work height from 41” up to 71” and could fully support weights up to 85 lbs with its strong easy to open tripod while remaining steady on any flat or uneven ground. Its red anodized aluminum tube keeps it rust-free, too.

The Pro-Elite Repair Stand has a push button closing and release clamp, which is a state of the art Secure-Lock. It also features a ratchet-action that allows…

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