Ultra Motor reveals a new propulsion system for 2011 which can be customized for e-bikes, pedelec and e-Scooters. This is to sustain the continuous development of the Ultra Motor A2B and to meet the demands of the market.

It will feature a controller mount of motor aluminum casing which supports the regenerative brake with a CAN bus capability. It will also include a customized handlebar display, a bottom bracket torque sensor, external wireless regenerative power and signal leads designed for flexibility and comfort adjustable to the customer’s choice relative to the bike or vehicle. Ultra Motor intends to release the model sometime next year.

This offer will focus on a pilot group of customers who will be using the propulsion system for E-bikes with a brushless and gearless 250 watt rear hub motor that has a capacity of 36 volts and weighing only 4.5 kg and will duly be showcased at Eurobike…

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Australian brand Knog designed a saddle pouch that is both stylish and functional called the Saddle Dog. It comes in two sizes, the Mini and the Maxi. Both can be had with four trendy colors to choose from. These are storm grey/asian olive, oatmeal/agent orange, burnt orange/cream and waxed camo.

The Knog Saddle Dog is made from water-resistant heavy weight waxed cotton canvas. It has reflective piping for good visibility and is skillfully handmade to be durable and strong to hold your valuables or multi-tools.

The Saddle Dog has a main attachment strap which you can adjust and secure from the inside. There, you will find the internal cam buckle. For added stability and to keep your saddle pouch secure, Knog added a secondary elastic and hook configuration which you can wrap around the seatpost end.

The Mini can hold 1L and has 140x85x75mm measurements. The Maxi can take 1.2L and has a…

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Continental will change the Mountain King tire in 2011, and also add a new race tire known as the X-King.

For the Continental 2011 Mountain King tire, they have removed the Endless Edge technology, and added side knobs, lugs, with various sizes and compounds. In the end, the Mountain King is more aggressive than the previous years.

For XC or All Mountain enthusiasts, the 2011 X-King tire is tailored for you. The tread is designed for the tires weight to be lighter and a smoother ride.

Both tires are available now at Continental retailers.

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Tuned and mastered for urban commuting, Cinelli shares the 2011 Gazzetta della Strada. The 2011 Cinelli Gazzetta della Strada is a 1950s style vintage road bike, but altered for commuting.

The Cinelli 2011 Gazzetta della Strada is made of Columbus tubing and TIG welds and weighs 2000 grams. Forks are also made of steel and weighs in at 725 grams.

Built with a Shimano Sora, Cinelli Vai stem and bars, Tektro brakes, and Novatec hubs. Three colorways will release, while you can purchase as a frame only for custom builds. Shown in midnight blue.

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Earlier we showed you the 2011 Diamondback Scapegoat, and now to the BMX side we have the 2011 Venom, Venom Pro, and Venom AM street/park bmx bikes.

The 2011 Diamondback Venom Pro is obviously the top model in the series, featuring a full chromoly frame and fork, 175mm tubular chromoly 2-piece cranks, and 36H Alienation Skylark front and 440 rear rims, 2 pegs and SST ORYG. Price range is between $541 – $640.

The Diamondback 2011 Venom AM is much like the pro, with the main difference is the geometry. Utilizing a Chromoly down tube on the frame, full chromoly fork, 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks, 36h Alienation PBR rims. MSRP is between $541 – $640.

Last but not least is the 2011 Diamondback Venom, with the top tube measuring 19.5″, full chromoly fork, chromoly down tube, 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks, 36h aluminum rims. 2 pegs and a…

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Recently, Biomega worked with Puma not only on various bikes but to launch a website. Now Biomega has announced they will release two new urban commuters, the NYC and LDN.

Biomega brought in two artist to design the respective bikes. Ross Lovegrove designed the LDN, and Danish design group KiBiSi took on the NYC model. One thing both bikes will have in common is a belt drive, and integrated mudguard.

The Biomega LDN frame is made of carbon fiber sheets, that are layered for a stiff and light one piece monocoque commuter frame. The form is similar to a wishbone, while all parts of the drive (systems and steering). The split towards the forks was added for two reasons: to lighten the bike, and to hang from a wall.

Biomega NYC takes a page out of the CPH book, but the difference is the NYC uses a smooth…

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Diamondback’s top tier full suspension mountain bike for 2011 is the Scapegoat.

The 2011 Diamondback Scapegoat features a uses a weapons grade aluminum ScapeGOAT 6″ all mountain frame that is tailored to be aggressive, Knuckle Box suspension platform, Fox 36 Float RC2 FIT 180mm Fork with a Fox DHX Air 5.0 rear shock.

Other highlights for the 2011 Scapegoat are Truvativ Hammerschmidt FR 2-Spd Transmission, Mavic Crossmax SX Wheels, and Shimano SAINT 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes. Available in a Digi Cammo/Arctic White colorway. MSRP is still unknown at this time.

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