Bike Reviews

2011 SE BMX Bike Preview

2011 se bmx bike preview   2011 SE BMX Bike Preview

For the BMX department, SE displays a small preview of the 2011 bikes. Some oldies but goodies are available from SE, but just like the fixed gears, not much information is known.

First up we have the 2011 SE Big Ripper, standing 29 inches! A favorite amongst taller riders, the Big Ripper features a silver/black/gold color scheme.

The 2011 Quadangle Looptail 24 inch is a resurrected classic, that has been a hit for several years. Using a black/gold colorway.

Hood Rich 2011 SE can be used for dirt or street, and features gray, red, and hints of black.

2011 Floval Flyer is dipped in metallic silver with white forks, handlebars and cranks.

Lastly, the 2011 Heavy Hitter. Composed of mostly flat black, and a old school chrome handlebars and stem. Added are some beefy tires.

Available at SE retailers October 2010.

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2011 Stereo Bike Co. 3D Catalog

2011 stereo bike co 3d catalog   2011 Stereo Bike Co. 3D Catalog

Seems like all the popular movies are releasing in 3D, so why not start the trend in other areas? This is exactly what Stereo Bike Co. did with their 2011 catalog.

Stereo Bike Co. is the first to create a 3D catalog for BMX bikes (and bikes in general). Giving people that are interested in buying a 2011 Stereo Bike, or retailers a creative look at the line. In fact, they could win a design award.

Known as “Stereo Vision”, the catalog stats “We at Stereo Bikes present a new way of exploring our products: Stereo Vision.” “So put on the 3D High Voltage Vision Goggles and be prepared for a 3D Stereo journey. Go ahead and grab the catalogue, and for the first time in BMX history, you’ll see them like you’ve never seen them before.”

Check it out here….

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2011 SE Draft + Draft Lite Fixed Gear

2011 se draft draft lite fixed gear   2011 SE Draft + Draft Lite Fixed Gear

SE is starting to show some of their 2011 fixed gear bikes, and with the first viewing we have the Draft and Draft Lite.

As of now, not much information is known on the 2011 SE Draft and Draft Lite, although from the previous year, they both are reasonably priced (we take it they will fall in the same trend). What is most noticeable is the color schemes available. One of the 2011 Drafts seems to take on some inspiration from the Germany, and overall they are using brighter colors.

MSRP is not known just yet, but they are expected to hit USA SE retailers in October 2010.

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Eleven Gear Poseur Cycling Kits

eleven gear poseur cycling kits   Eleven Gear Poseur Cycling Kits

In honor of the 1966 Poseur cycling team, Eleven Gear releases cycling kits. Available in the Eleven Gear Poseur set is the Velo Poseur Skinsuit, Velo Poseur Bidon water bottle, Velo Poseur Team Socks, Velo Poseur Team Cycling Cap, Velo Poseur Team Bib Shorts, and Poseur Jersey (men and women’s available).

Certain kits are available, for example if you purchase the Velo Poseur Jersey, you will also receive the cycling cap for $77. Also, a full kit is available with two water bottles at $165. You can choose from a size XS to 3x.

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Sugoi Versa Jacket

sugoi versa jacket 223x300   Sugoi Versa Jacket The Versa Jacket from Sugoi is the essential lightweight jacket for the weather conscious cyclist. Made from a new material argon fabric, the jacket already has a built-in weather resistant finish which offers breathable qualities through its microfiber construction.

The Sugoi Versa Jacket features detachable sleeves. Although this design is anything but new, Sugoi makes use of 10 magnets to keep the sleeves on as well as to make it easy to remove from the main sleeves. Sugoi chose the magnets over the dual zipper technology since the latter takes up too much time to put back on or off. With this option, you can change the jacket accordingly as the weather conditions changes from warm to cool or from dry to wet.

The Versa Jacket has excellent ventilation through the vents at the back. It also has two zip pockets in the front and one at the back to store important…

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Cyglo Night Bright Tyres

night bright tyres 223x300   Cyglo Night Bright TyresCyglo’s Night Bright Tyres are the newest innovative approach to bicycle safety on the road. Using LED bulbs built in the tire treads, the cyclist simply switches on a motion sensor within the tire which activates the LED bulbs and then your tires can be seen rolling on the road under various lighting conditions.

For increased visibility on the road, the LED bulbs can be turned on permanently or it can be on a flashing mode. As you ride your bike, the flashing lights form a circle, illuminating your tires on the road. As you pedal, there is a transfer of power which is also used to power up the bulbs.

Newly patented by its founder James Tristram in UK and US, Cyglo Night Bright Tires brings bicycle safety on the road to a new level. It recently won a contest in BBC and inventors are now looking for partners to begin…

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Rapha Lightweight Jersey

rapha lightweight jersey 300x169   Rapha Lightweight JerseyRapha designs a jersey that molds itself like skin to the user called the Lightweight Jersey. It is specifically designed to keep you cool and looking good on extreme conditions of warm weather and hot rides.

Made from merino and polyester, the Lightweight Jersey features a breezy and feather-weight eyelet Sportwool exclusive to Rapha products. The jersey has a way of regulating your body temperature when worn. This is an advantage to your performance as it keeps you from getting too warm with its breathable fabric.

The Lightweight Jersey has a full-length zipper with lock-down puller to keep you secure when riding. It has two large cargo pockets and a unique mesh ballast pocket. With a valuables pocket and embroidered logo on the left sleeve, The Rapha Lightweight Jersey comes in colors of cool light blue and white.

Sizes available are from XS to XXL with a retail price of $175.00.

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