One of the most awaited road bikes for 2012 is the new Pave from Time. By mixing the front and rear ends of two of the existing Time bikes, this carbon fiber race bike was enabled to tackle difficult classics with unparalleled efficiency. For 2012, the Pave will be initially offered as a frameset.

Aside from the frame and the fork, the package will also include a tear drop shape seat post and a patented headset. Other special features of this endurance racing road bike frameset include a asymmetrical chainstays, tapered headtube, and PressFit30 bottom bracket.

With its RX Instinct front triangle and racing-oriented geometry, the 2012 Time Pave Endurance Racing Road Bike Frameset is incredibly fast and stiff. Its frame is built for mechanical only and not for electronic. Whether it is Di2 or EPS, the wires must be run on the outside.
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New from Tomac for 2012 is a new carbon 29er hardtail frameset called Type X. Combining exceptional speed and incredibly light weight, the frameset offers an unparalleled performance. All the power of the riders is translated straight into the pedals at the point where the down tube meets the bottom bracket.

In order to deliver forward moment from the energy of the rider, the Type X is nicely shaped and oversized. Engineered for an 8 or 100mm travel fork, the Type X comes with a brake bridge, CNC aluminum dropouts, short chain stays, as well as a longer front end.

For a medium size, the 2012 Tomac Type X Carbon 29er Hardtail Frameset weighs in at only 1.1kg. This makes it one of the lightest carbon 29er framesets on the market today. Available on all size frames are dual water bottles.
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Handsome Cycles, a manufacturer of framesets, parts, and apparel from Minneapolis, has re-made the XOXO Classic Frameset for 2012. To make the new version even more exciting, this tribute bike to the Bridgestone XO-1 from 1993 retains the same geometry from the original model with a few tweaks.

Aside from its Reynolds 631 heat treated steel tubing and 132.5mm spaced drop outs, the new XOXO Classic has a 1cm longer seat tube to accommodate a Handsome seat collar and TIG wielded. Otherwise, it is the same to a T. This makes the frame a great fusion of nostalgic legacy and modern aesthetics.

Exquisitely designed with bright orange, the 2012 Handsome Cycles XOXO Classic Frameset is one of the best looking framesets on the market today. Armed with reputable heritage and good looks, the XOXO Classic is the perfect machine for riders who are fond of…

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For 2012, Lapierre has developed an 860g frameset specifically or the FDJ team. With its six decades of experiences in building bicycles, Lapierre is known for producing bikes that is efficiently responsive to each pedal stroke and offer incredible speed.

Constructed for race-tailored geometry, the FDJ Team Frameset features light weight, exceptionally stiff monocoque design, and sharply detailed fresh team graphics. Along with the full carbon bottom bracket shell are an interior brake, electronic cable routing, and a tapered carbon head tube.

With such an impressive background, the 2012 Lapierre Xelius FDJ Team Frameset is definitely of reliable quality. Maximum comfort is offered by the vertical flex from the hourglass triangular chain stays of the frame, which features a cool jet black finish.

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Handsome Cycles has exhibited its expertise with classic styles with the release of its new frameset called Xoxo for 2012. Naked out of the box, with full decal sheets, riders can stylize the frame to their personal flavor. Comfort and performance are offered by the NuVinci rear hub and Velo Orange parts.

Also built with Reynolds 631, this frame, unlike the Xoxo Classic, has semi-horizontal dropouts with a derailleur tab, which allow the riders to run any drivetrain as they wish. The options include competent single speed drivetrains, well-designed internal options, and journeyman gears.

A timeless and refined machine, the 2012 Handsome Cycles Xoxo Frameset is perfect for riders who want to make heads turn on the city streets. Also available are a custom build option and an optional add-on of a unique custom-built Handsome quill stem as well as an H engraved into the faceplate.

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A new frameset for triathlon called DA 1 has been released by Felt Bicycles for 2012. Well-designed for time trial/triathlon, the UHC Ultimate + Nano MMV carbon fiber frame comes with 1KP weave and InsideOut internal molding process as well as Di2 and mechanical internal cable routing.

Weighing 1300g, the DA 1 frame is nicely finished with gloss black and matte carbon. To further optimize the quality of the frame, it is equipped with aluminum rear derailleur hanger and carbon fiber dropout with useful accessories like the extra seatpost, stem extension package, and aero battery cover.

Developed after years of engineering, research, and wind-tunnel development, the 2012 Felt DA 1 Triathlon Frameset guarantees an award-winning performance during competitions. This has been proven by the wins of Felt athletes, such as Andi Boecherer and Terenzo Bozzone.

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Specialized has introduced a new frameset for 2012 called Demo 8 II FSR, which is loaded with an extensive list of excellent specs. Along with is 200mm of rear wheel travel are a 1.5″ head tube, FSR suspension, and Cane Creek Double Barrel coil shocks.

Ideal for aspiring DH racers, the bike has high and low speed rebound and compression settings, which are externally adjustable, from the coil shock, maximizing control over tough terrains. Also, the suspension linkage is especially designed to tackle even the most challenging terrain.

With two Downhill World Championships to its credit, the 2012 Specialized Demo 8 II FSR Frameset is an excellent choice for the race bicycles of pros. Featured by the manipulated M5 alloy FSR frame of the Demo 8 II are a rear derailleur protector, magnesium link, and an outsized forged head tube.
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