One new SLX-level mountain bike wheelset for racers will be offered by Shimano for 2013. Designed with racers in mind, these tubeless ready wheels called MT66 come with UST-profile rims. Front and rear, the wheels use 24 straight-pull spokes.

Shimano claimed that the MT66 weighs in at 840g for the quick-release front wheel and 985g for the rear wheel without the skewers. At the front, the wheels have a 15mm E-Thru axle option and come with lime green or mono tone decals and in black or white, as well.

With a width of 19mm, the 2013 Shimano MT66 Race Mountain Bike Wheels can accommodate rubber measuring up to 2.25in. These innovative all-round cross-country wheels will be available both in a 26in and in 29in spec.

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For 2012, NiteRider has doubled the light output of its bike lights and released the Pro 1500 in two models, namely DIY and Race. As the name implies, the DIY bike light allows the riders to completely modify their light settings and output.

On the other hand, the Race model is packed with three light settings with a flash mode. Weighing in at 435g, the Race features a LED headlamp helmet mount, an extension cable, and a newly designed triple reflector. The handlebar mount of this light fits up to 31.8mm.

With enhanced light output, the new 2012 NiteRider Pro 1500 DIY and Race LED Lights are very useful for cycling safety. Ideal for commuters and racers, the DIY and Race models are equipped with a six-cell battery and a lightweight four-cell battery respectively.

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A new elite-level road race shoe for 2012 from Shimano is the R241. Revamping several models for 2012, Shimano has avoided the semi-custom layer offering the R241 shoe as a full-custom. This custom-fit model comes with a hollow carbon-fiber sole.


Completely moldable, the upper, the toe box, and the insole fit the contour of the rider’s feet. Heated up in the oven and vacuum fitted, spaces are reduced to further optimize comfort. On the upper strap, the shoes get a low profile buckle giving it a huge aero advantage over a standard buckle.

Weighing in at 543gl (a size 40) the 2012 Shimano R241 Road Race Shoe has incredibly flexible and soft moisture-control mesh sections and uses microfibre that is very resistant to stretching. It is available in two colors, which are blue/black and silver/black.

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The US National Ultra Endurance Series 2010 (NUE) sponsored by Kenda, will begin on April 24, 2010. 2009 NUE series champs were Betsy Shrogen and Jeff Schalk. The 100-mile mountain bike races will kick off at Cohutta 100 in Tennessee. The series is composed of eight 100 mile races and will end on September 5 at the Shenandoah Mountain 100.

Replacing the Sierra-Tahoe 100 of last year’s event is the High Cascades 100 in Oregon. Co-organizer, Ryan O’Dell expresses his excitement over this new move. Oregon will get to have its virgin run on August 7, 2010.

Scheduled to run the same way as 2009, the US National Ultra Endurance Series will close with a bang on Labor day weekend at the Shenandoah Mountain 100 race. This is also where the tiebreaker race will take place based on the best four events score by racers.

Organizers for NUE strongly encourages…

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The Bontrager Race XXX Lite VR OS Handlebars pack a mean punch with that long name. They are made with OCLV boron carbon, and optimized with an additional 110 and 55gsm carbon. The variable radius shallow drop helps to create a classic look and feel to the Bontrager Race XXX Lite VR OS Handlebars. They also feature a double cable groove to be compatible with brake and shifter housings. They come in full color graphics with with a nude carbon clear coat. Purchase the Bontrager Race XXX Lite VR OS Handlebars at the Trek online shop for $399.99….

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