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2011 Fizik R1, R3 Shoe

meredith — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:43:48 +0000

For 2011, Fizik, celebrated Italian brand for saddles, branches out to cycling shoes. The R1 and R3 cycling shoes still boasts of Fizik’s high standard on quality and more.

The cycling shoes took two years before it was realized. Fizik aims to further make the bond of rider and machine stronger with the new shoes. At the same time, showcase true Italian craftsmanship.

The two models share similar features like Rivoltato or blind seam stitching, side ventilation for air and water drain and sail cloth straps. However there are also some differences. The R1 model is available only for men while the R3 caters to both sexes. The R1 is more expensive than the R3 as it is marketed as the high-end model. The R1 upper uses kangaroo skin as material. The R3 only has leather on the toe and heel of the shoe.

The R1 comes only in one colorway while the…

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Smith Optics Pivlock V90 Sunglasses

meredith — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:37:52 +0000

The new Pivlock Integration System from Smith Optics introduces the latest PIVLOCK®V90 which could be accorded as the lightest performance interchangeable and rimless sport glasses of today. The glasses have the flowing lens silhouette which gives maximum coverage and ventilation. The Pivlock V90 has a unique flexi-design of its temple/hinge piece in which both temples and the nosepiece could be easily managed thereby swapping out lenses is a lot easier.

It comes in small/medium fit of seven variations base curvature Carbonic TLT lenses. It uses a Grilamid TR90 frame and sweat seal hydrocoating. Located at the temple tips and on the nose piece is the soft Hydrophillic Megol setting the glasses securely in any tough situation.

There are different colors available to suit your taste. It comes in Violet, Ivory chocolate, Gunmetal and Ice blue for $119 a pair, the colors Race green, Pink anodized, Matte smoke, Blue denim, Black and…

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Limar Ultralight Pro 104 Helmet

Brian — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:24:29 +0000

The Limar Ultralight Pro 104 Helemt is said by the company to be the worlds lightest helmet while weighing in at 170 grams in a size medium, and 200 grams for a size large.

With the lightness of the Limar Ultralight Pro 104 road cycling helmet comes 22 vents, which assists in keeping your head cool, and micrometric fitment system that uses a thumb wheel to adjust. Not only is their a road helmet, but a mountain bike one is available as well.

Available in blue white, silver white, carbon, red white, and white. Retail is about $193 USD.

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2011 Giro Helmets

Brian — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:02:12 +0000

2011 seems to be a great year for Giro, first they debut the Xar Helmet, but a new retention system called Roc Loc 5 will appear on the 2011 models.

Comparing the Roc Loc 5 to the previous retention device, the Roc Loc 5 is 40% lighter. More importantly, you can adjust the system with one hand, plus better vertical adjustment. Tested well over 6,000 cyclists in the Giro lab, and the verdict was the system is more durable. Six different road and mountain bike helmets will release in 2011 from Giro, which will use the Roc Loc 5.

The 2011 Giro road helmets are the Ionos, Atmos, Advantage 2, and Saros. 2011 Giro mountain helmets include the Xar, Athlon, and Hex.

First off we have Giro flagship helmet, the Ionos, which retails for $235. 2011 Ionos is the lightest (due to the Roc Loc 5) and is…

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LeMond Revolution Bike Trainer

Brian — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:39:07 +0000

Greg LeMond, a legend in cycling, delivers a new bike trainer part of the LeMond Fitness line. Known as the Revolution, it is said to be one of the leaders in real life feel performance.

The LeMond Revolution Bike Trainer works as a resistance trainer, and uses HIT which stands for High Inertia Technology plus it works with a large weighted flywheel that acts as a rolling bicycle, will spin freely, and adds wind resistance just like you are riding on the open roads. Containing a overall natural feel, even when slowing down you won’t feel lag.

Inspired by the wind resistance trainer that Greg LeMond used while partaking in the Tour de France. “Bike trainers have to be comfortable and must directly lead to better performance on the road in order to be effective,” said LeMond. “Alternative magnetic, fluid and mechanical trainers create resistance that feels like riding…

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