Canyon Bikes introduces the Aeroad and the Ultimate SLX road bikes for 2011. The Canyon SLX is a third generation carbon fiber machine which is very stiff and is ideal for hilly roads and climbs since it is lightweight and meets UCI limit. Both road bikes have integrated cable routing system and adjustable seatposts.
Canyon claims that not only is the SLX stiff, it is comfortable. It has a 27.2mm diameter seatpost, thin seat stays which has an oval shaped seatpost. The seatpost is not full carbon but is a combination of carbon and basalt fibers. Canyon calls this the VCLS Aero Post which is also on the Aeroad bike.
The Aeroad is called the “breakaway bike” since it is ideal for road racing. if you want to breakaway from the peloton, you would want a fast bike that aerodynamically designed to bring you ahead everyone else and Aeroad is the bike…
Another clean and retro looking steel bike from Raleigh, the 2011 Grand Prix.
The Raleigh 2011 Gran Prix classic decals and a smooth red, and although a road bike, you can ride in style as a commuter as well.
On to the components, the 2011 Grand Prix features a lugged Reynolds 520 butted chromoly frame, flat crown lugged 4130 chromoly fork, FSA Omega Compact crankset, Shimano Tiagra derailleurs, and Weinmann CR19 Double Wall rims. Retail price is coming soon.
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Comparing the Raleigh 2011 Record Ace to the previous year, look wise not much has changed. Even the components have minor changes, but the Record Ace will still shine in 2011.
The 2011 Raleigh Record Ace road bike features a lugged Reynolds 520 butted chromoly steel frame, flat crown lugged 4130 chromoly forks, Shimano Ultegra Double Crankset, Shimano Ultegra derailleurs, shifters and brake levers, but Shimano 105 brakes.
Releasing in white, and available in sizes 53, 55, 57, and 59cm.
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Companies continue to add more retro specific road bikes to their lines, some for urban commuting or just classic road bikes. Another addition is the Bianchi 2011 Campione.
Some may say the 2011 Bianchi Campione is a little too old school with the shifters placed on the bottom tube, but for those riding an older bike and want to upgrade, the 2011 Compione is a perfect match.
The frame and forks on the Bianchi Campione feature chromoly steel, and the forks are straight blade (wish they were lugged). Other components are Shimano shifters, Bianchi Reparto Corse brakes, FSA Temp crankset, and Shimano 8 speed cassette. Releasing in metallic black.
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Bumping the 928 SL for the top model in the HoC series (Hors Category) is the newly introduced 2011 Bianchi Oltre, a high end road bike.
Fitting its name perfectly, the Oltre which means “Beyond Limit” features monocoque design constructed of high density carbon composite. This will adds to the stiffness for the Bianchi 2011 Oltre.
Bianchi has used a technology on the Oltre called CNT aka Carbon Nano Tube. CNT is epoxy resign and nano powder added for reduction in micro fractures. This adds overall durability by 49%, and 20% higher than the previous nano technology.
Also new from Bianchi is the X-TeX design around the head tube, which is basically internal molding shaping the inner walls of carbon, then abbreviations rise. The procedure increases stiffness, and resistance to impact. Best part, the weight stays the same.
A process known as WMP was executed, this reduces weight and eliminates…
The Altamira, which translates too “high view” is a cave located in the Cantabria region of Northern Spain. This location is held highly by the Footon Servetto Fuji pro team, so low and behold the 2011 Fuji Altamira lineup.
The 2011 Fuji Altamira series features four road bikes, a LTD (Limited Edition), 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. The frame on the 2011 Altamira weighs 815 grams, which fits nicely with endurance riders, racers, or those that want their road bikes to be lean.
All four of the Fuji 2011 Altamira feature a tapered head tube for improved handling, oversized down tube and integrated seat stay for stiffness plus weight reduction.
The 2011 Fuji Altamira LTD is the tier model in the line, and uses the highest grade carbon, Shimano Di2 electronic shifters, and the graphics are prehistoric cave drawings that were found within the Altamira cave. MSRP has not been announced,…
A favorite in the cycling world is back in 2011, the Colnago EPS. Still a force to reckon with, the 2011 EPS is though, light and a top tier performance road bike.
The Colnago 2011 EPS is constructed of lugged carbon fiber that allows flexibility in customizing, and available in 22 different sizes. Plus this year adds the EPS Di2.
Improvements are added to the tubes, which Colnago has made stronger by the cable passageways, and the Di2 addition has not interfered with the reliability and handling the EPS is use to.
Colnago had the cables routed inside the frame on the EPS, which adds to the overall sleek and smooth look.
Available in three different colors: white, red, and black. Colors are available according to location which is picked by Colnago.
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