Ritchey is reinforcing its 2012 range with new exciting components including a stem, road cockpit, and tires. First, the 353g Carbon MonoCurve is an all-in-one bar and stem that mixes a monocoque EvoCurve bar with a carbon stem.

A 100g alloy C260 stem and bar clamp wraps 260º around the handlebar making the cockpit line. Featured by the Apex 46mm Clinchers are Ritchey WCS hubs, 46mm aero carbon rims, and Sapim CX Ray Aero stainless steel spokes.

There are 2012 Ritchey Components made for 29ers, too. Both tubeless-ready, the 1,537g Vantage II carbon wheelset has a rim with a 26.5mm internal width to fit wider tires while the 554g Shield 29er, a fast-rolling cross-country tire, has a softer rubber on the outside that improves cornering and a more durable and firmer center section that rolls quicker.

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Following Truvativ’s recent change in logo, Truvativ released its components line for 2012. The many changes in graphic design, enlargement of the hangers and wider handlebars are just some of the few major updates and changes for the 2012 Truvativ components line.

First stop, the Truvativ Noir line for CX/Race, which are lighter and are all made from carbon fiber material. The T40, T30 and T20 handlebars are unidirectional carbon fiber with traction finish on the stem clamp area. The Noir T40 flat bar is 580 mm and weighs 118 grams. The Noir T40 riser bar is 640-700 mm and weighs 190 grams. The Noir T30 10S flat bar is 170 mm and weighs 180 grams. The Noir T30 flat bar is 600 mm and weighs 136 grams. The Noir T30 riser bar is 680-700 mm and weighs 205 grams. The Noir T20 is 680 mm and weighs 188…

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Shadow Conspiracy listens to their customers, with a steady demand for new colors on the components. They responded with the Matte Highlighter Yellow collection, which also contains black hints throughout. Perfect for the bright summer, which was the reason for Shadow Conspiracy decision. Apart of the collection is mostly BMX components, but as we can see some riser bars (fixed gear) are present. Available for purchase at Shadow Conspiracy retailers.

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