Designed for Enduro mountain biking, the 2011 GT Sanction 1.0 retails at $5349 and comes with lightweight parts and components to ensure your riding will be light and breezy on the way down from the mountain. Its quality parts assures of a sturdy bike for aggressive riding up and down the mountain trails.

The 2011 GT Sanction 1.0 has a tapered headset and a monocoque 6061 aluminum frame. It uses Fox 36 Float RLC fork with 160mm travel. As for the rear, you have 150mm travel on the Independent Drivetrain suspension system Float RP23 shock, e.thirteen chainguide with components of SRAM X0 rear derailleur and X9 shifters.

GT Sanction 1.0 also features Raceface Atlas cranks, adjustable Crank Brothers Joplin seatpost, DT Swiss wheels and Maxxis High Roller tires.

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Kansi, a new brand in folding bikes, introduces its three models, the 1twenty, 3twenty and 9twenty. It uses 20 inch wheels, has quick folding action and can come with mudguards. It uses a clasp and two hinges for the fold, aluminum construction and your choice of gear system.

If you want a clean and simple folding bike that can get you from point A to point B as part of your daily commute, the 1twenty folding bike fits the bill. It has a frame from custom 6061 tubing, Shimano 18t single speed, CST Dual 2 Zeppelins 20″ x 1.5 with Jalco rims and coaster rear brakes. It comes in white/grey and grey/grey color options.

The 3twenty has the same clean finish of the 1twenty except that it has a SRAM T3 16T sprocket. It has custom 6061 kansi fork with stay fold adjuster tab and Avid Single Digit 3 V Brake. It…

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For its cross-country range, Specialized reveals the 2011 Era. The 2011 Specialized Era FSR Comp and Carbon models are updated and takes after its sister bike Safire by having a redesign specific for women riders. The frame itself is a FACT carbon with M5 aluminum alloy rear swingarm. It also features a tapered headtube and oversized BB to keep the frame light and ready to take on any race or challenges ahead.

For the rear suspension, Fox and Specialized came up with the Mini Brain shock that gives 100mm travel. It has BrainFade inertia valve, adjustable rebound and air spring. For the front, RockShox Reba RLT takes care of it with 100mm suspension. The 2011 Era uses the Specialized Future Shock E100 fork with carbon headtube 1-1/8″ to 1.5″ crown/steerer make.

The Era has two models, the Era FSR Comp and the Era FSR Comp Carbon. Both models come with DT Swiss…

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SKS presents a high-end mudguard for kids’ mountain bikes, the SKS Rowdy Guards. Priced at $17.59, the mudguard set is available for 20 to 24 inch wheeled bicycles for the young ones. It weighs in at 205 grams.

The SKS Rowdy Guards feature a multi-adjust design. The rear fender has two adjustment points and also has a sliding feature on the blade. The rear fender also has a multi-fit seatpost mount. The front fender can be adjusted to accommodate varying heights and also has a quick release feature. The height adjustment can be done on both ends of the fender.

The Rowdy Guards can fit almost any frame configuration. It is easy to install as well. It uses a bomb proof construction and the set includes fittings. The mudguards are made from high-performance plastic and is shock-resistant. SKS made sure that the Rowdy Guards were built to outlast the bike itself.

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GT introduces its line of 120mm trail bikes called the Sensor series. Ideal for cross-country style of riding, it features 1200 travel front and rear. There are 4 models for the 26 inch wheels and two models for the 29ers.

The 2011 GT Sensor 29er Pro comes with Fox F29 fork, Float RL rear shock which features rebound adjust and lockout. With the 120mm travel, you also have 15mm thru axle. It also uses SRAM X9 drivetrain and 2×10 system (X7/X9 2X10 setup).

To keep you in control, it has Crank Brothers handlebars, Syncros stem and Avid Elixir 5 brakes. It’s one heck of a ride on DT Swiss rims and Kenda tires.

The 2011 GT Sensor 29er Pro is priced at about $3,500.

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Another classic steel commuter that will fit your nice for the coming winter from Raleigh, the 2011 Clubman.

The Raleigh 2011 Clubman has the classic road bike look, but with a commuter feel. Added are fenders to block debris getting on your tires, and a Brooks Swift saddle just makes the bike look more retro.

The frame is constructed with Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly Tubing, and the forks receive a 4130 Chromoly treatment. 9 speed shifting is supplied by Shimano Tiagra components. Sizes available are 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 62cm.

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The Joker has been apart of the Diamondback line for sometime now, and as a entry level street/park bmx bike (or even flatland), they will bring it out again for 2011.

The 2011 Diamondback Joker features a Hi-ten steel frame with welded gyro tabs and cable routes, Hi-ten steel 1 1/4 forks with U-brake mounts, 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece crank, and 44t steel sprocket (can you say dinner plate?).

Two color options are available, white and black. Available soon to Diamondback retailers.

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