For 2012, a limited edition road bike named the BMC Impec Automobili Lamborghini, has been launched. Combining an Italian super-car design with Swiss cycling technology, this all carbon-fiber racing bike takes pride in its plush trim with a design similar to Cadel Evans’ award-winning Tour de France bike.

Built under the form-follow-function principle, as BMC and Lamborghini call it, this road bike is a first-class BMC Impec bikes’ derivative that incorporates accents like the Argos Orange of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4.

At the front of this super-car inspired road racing bike is the House of the Raging Bull symbol, the Lamborghini badge. Also made by Lamborghini are the bike’s suede-cover handlebars and saddle, which are grouped with Shimano and SRAM components.

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One of Norco’s new 2013 road bikes from their race line is the Tactic, which will be available in four different builds.

The 2013 Tactic is being tested and road by Team H&R Block as we type this, but a prototype was on display at the Sea Otter Classic.

The frame weighs in at 900 grams for a 56cm. Added is what Norco is calling “arc road compliance race stay”, which is a slight curve on the frame but a flat profile for forgiveness in the stays.

A stiff chassis press fit bb30 to make it as stiff as possible. In addition, Norco added a 27.2 seat post (from a 31.8) on the 2013 Tactic for comfort.

As aforementioned, four builds will hit the market. For now, the three known are Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Dura-Ace, and SRAM Red. Releasing early 2013 and will also release as a frameset.

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For 2012, Vitus Bikes pays tribute again to its most successful rider, Sean Kelly, by relaunching the signature road bike named after him. Riding outstanding bikes ingenuously crafted by Vitus, Sean Kelly is known as one of the best classic riders ever.

Built from a monocoque carbon material, the Sean Kelly Signature Edition is a flagship road bike created by Vitus Bikes to offer serious racers the best performance possible. Moreover, this road bike can last for years without compromising its topnotch quality.

With its namesake’s numerous Tour de France wins, the 2012 Vitus Sean Kelly Signature Edition Road Bike is expected to bring more riders to championship. This road bike is a perfect example of a machine with a name and a high quality.

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For road bike riders who want to be different, the new Venon from Vitus Bikes is an excellent choice. Built from a unique frame, this road bike allows riders to stand out in terms of speed, performance, and riding experience, in general.

The sloping geometry of the Venon is perfect for long-distance rides on the road. This makes this road bike the ideal companion for aspiring racers who are aiming for an award-winning performance. What is more, this road bike is affordable.

Weighing in at 950g, the high-modulus carbon fiber frame of the 2012 Vitus Venon Road Bike is incredibly lightweight but strong. Thus, this high-quality frame, which is custom-molded and unidirectional, makes the ride both responsive and comfortable.

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One of the most exciting new bikes on the market today is the road bike called Domane, which will be launched by Trek Bikes for 2013. As a high-performance and Classics-type road machine, this bike offers an unparalleled performance that serious road riders will certainly love.

The most visible and the major feature of the Domane is called IsoSpeed, a unique and innovative seat-tube-based suspension system. As an insert, what the IsoSpeed does is it separates the seat tube from the other parts of the bike’s frame.

For those who want to enjoy a unique ride on the road, the 2013 Trek Domane Road Bike is just the right companion. While relaxed geometry enables the bike to tackle unpleasant road conditions, its reliable features can offer smooth rides on any rough roads.
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