Bike Reviews

Eurobike iPhone App

eurobike iphone app 200x300   Eurobike iPhone AppWith Eurobike underway, a new iPhone application for free was launched specifically for the event. The Eurobike App is a handy application to guide visitors in the biggest trade show of the year. It has information from previous Eurobike shows and the current one in Friedrichshafen.

The application is easy to use with index of exhibitors, trademarks and products for searches. It comes in English and German languages. It also has maps for the show, a list of contact details of exhibitors which includes telephone, e-mail, and Internet address. The Eurobike App also features overview of programs for each day of the event. You can also create a personalized “must-see” list on the application.

Aside from those, the Eurobike iPhone application also has a travel planner, shuttle rides, service points and a diary for memos and notes.

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Raleigh 2011 Grand Prix Road Bike

2011 raleigh grand prix road bike   Raleigh 2011 Grand Prix Road 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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2011 Kona Jake The Snake Cyclocross

2011 kona jake the snake cyclocross   2011 Kona Jake The Snake Cyclocross

Kona’s Jake The Snake makes an amazing appearance in 2011. Improvements have been made for the cyclocross racers.

First, the Kona 2011 Jake The Snake chainstays are a centimeter shorter than the last years. This adds to speed, taking corners, and acceleration. Adding stiffness to the bike is a BB30 bottom bracket, carbon fork (with tapered steer tube), and zero stack tapered head tube.

Components on the 2011 Kona Jake The Snake are 10 Speed Shimano Ultegra and 105 drivetrain, Shimano Wheelset, Maxxis Mud Wrestler tires, and WTB Valcon Race saddle.

Available in Blue/White/Black, and retails for $1,599.

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SE Power Wing Handlebar

se power wing handlebar   SE Power Wing Handlebar

Those looking for a new handlebar to complete a old school SE Bike, or if your in need of a new classic handlebar, the Power Wing bars are now shipping out.

The SE Power Wing handlebar comes in black, chrome, raw and white. Constructed with a 10 degree backsweep, 28.5″ wide, 8.25″ rise, and 1 degree upsweep. Weighing in at 28 ounces, to purchase contact your local SE dealer.

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Redfish Bike Computer + Speedometer + Bell All in One

redfish bike computer speedometer bell   Redfish Bike Computer + Speedometer + Bell All in One

We know the big brand for bike computer like Garmin, Sigma Sport and Cateye, but what may go under the radar is Redfish, which has debut a computer, speedometer, and bell all in one!

Redfish designed the speedometer for urban cycling, using higher quality yet vintage looking leather, brushed metal and a retro dial gauge. Within the face is a clock, gauge showing the speed you are traveling, and a lever on the side that can tell you the total of miles traveled, or just the commute you are on at the time.

The arm on the side that displays the miles traveled, if pulled down will ring the bell. Not a traditional bell, but just a recording.

A wireless magnetic sensor is placed on the fork, with a silicone strap and battery opening. No word on availability just yet.

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2011 Kona Steely Dirt Jump – Trail Bike

2011 kona steely   2011 Kona Steely Dirt Jump   Trail Bike

The 2011 Kona Steely is a steel machine built to endure and perform well on highly technical trails and to meet the demand of a rider who likes to have wild blazing rides.

The Kona Steely features an internal headset and a 67.5 degree headtube angle. It has a compact rear triangle and 180mm front brake rotor. A sloping top tube and Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes promises a sturdy and steady bike you can easily control.

Other features of the Steely include ISCG tabs and adjustable 85-130 U-Turn fork. It has 20mm front hub and Shimano Deore components. All-day riding is possible on WTB Valcon Sport SE saddle, Sun Estates rims and Maxxis tires.

The 2011 Kona Steely comes in sizes of 14″, 16″, 18″, 20″ and in matte blue color.

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Smith Optics Pivlock V90 Sunglasses

pivlock v90 sunglasses 1 300x146   Smith Optics Pivlock V90 SunglassesThe 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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