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  • Colnago had its new M10 on display at the trade show.

    Colnago had its new M10 on display at the trade show.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The Oppy C7 Team frameset is identical to the team bikes and includes the squad's sponsors on the seat stays.

    The Oppy C7 Team frameset is identical to the team bikes and includes the squad's sponsors on the seat stays.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Colnago had its C59 Italia on display in several colour schemes including this silver on black one and a striking fluro yellow on black.

    Colnago had its C59 Italia on display in several colour schemes including this silver on black one and a striking fluro yellow on black.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The company says its ribbed top and down tubes have helped stiffen the C59 Italia.

    The company says its ribbed top and down tubes have helped stiffen the C59 Italia.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • An already neat cockpit, thanks to the clutter-free Di2, is made even more seamless with the cables tucking directly into the bottom of the top tube.

    An already neat cockpit, thanks to the clutter-free Di2, is made even more seamless with the cables tucking directly into the bottom of the top tube.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The C59 Italia we were shown features a neat little bracket for the Di2's battery.

    The C59 Italia we were shown features a neat little bracket for the Di2's battery.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The wiring for the front derailleur again tucks neatly into the frame.

    The wiring for the front derailleur again tucks neatly into the frame.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Mapei wanted these frames produced to celebrate its history in the sport, as it's also the title sponsor of this year's world championships.

    Mapei wanted these frames produced to celebrate its history in the sport, as it's also the title sponsor of this year's world championships.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Colnago's Australian importer FRF Sport's has produced this modernisation of the Mapei paint scheme for the company to display at the UCI World Road Championships in Geelong.

    Colnago's Australian importer FRF Sport's has produced this modernisation of the Mapei paint scheme for the company to display at the UCI World Road Championships in Geelong.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • We got a sneak peek at Argon 18's revised Gallium Pro in Melbourne.

    We got a sneak peek at Argon 18's revised Gallium Pro in Melbourne.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The revised Gallium Pro has undergone a big beef-up in the head tube area.

    The revised Gallium Pro has undergone a big beef-up in the head tube area.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The bottom bracket area is another place that's been fattened up on next year's Gallium Pro.

    The bottom bracket area is another place that's been fattened up on next year's Gallium Pro.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Orbea's new range of helmets have been designed in Australia.

    Orbea's new range of helmets have been designed in Australia.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The vents on Orbea's helmets - including its second level Thor - have been opened up on its 2011 range.

    The vents on Orbea's helmets - including its second level Thor - have been opened up on its 2011 range.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • While Malvern Star wasn't an exhibitor at the show, the SRAM stand had one of the company's new Oppy C7 Team frames on display.

    While Malvern Star wasn't an exhibitor at the show, the SRAM stand had one of the company's new Oppy C7 Team frames on display.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Colnago has beefed up the bottom bracket on its new M10.

    Colnago has beefed up the bottom bracket on its new M10.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Colnago says the M10 has more vertical absorption than its CX-1.

    Colnago says the M10 has more vertical absorption than its CX-1.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The M10 we were shown featured white sections that ghost away into the predominately black frame.

    The M10 we were shown featured white sections that ghost away into the predominately black frame.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The Dosh wallet features six card slots and a money clip for your notes.

    The Dosh wallet features six card slots and a money clip for your notes.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Included in Dosh's range is a wallet featuring the UCI's world champion rainbow stripes.

    Included in Dosh's range is a wallet featuring the UCI's world champion rainbow stripes.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Passoni's Nero XL, which included Campagnolo's Super Record groupset, was one of the most photographed bikes at this year's show.

    Passoni's Nero XL, which included Campagnolo's Super Record groupset, was one of the most photographed bikes at this year's show.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The Nero XL featured a pair of limited edition wheels from OZ Racing, made even rarer by the fact only two in this red colour have ever been produced.

    The Nero XL featured a pair of limited edition wheels from OZ Racing, made even rarer by the fact only two in this red colour have ever been produced.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • What do you put a 6000 Euro pair of wheels in? Your hand-stitched leather wheel bag, complete with limited edition numbering, of course.

    What do you put a 6000 Euro pair of wheels in? Your hand-stitched leather wheel bag, complete with limited edition numbering, of course.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The 499 available sets of OZ wheels include carbon hubs, are micro chipped with an identifying number and are shipped balanced, with a speed sensor already built into the wheel.

    The 499 available sets of OZ wheels include carbon hubs, are micro chipped with an identifying number and are shipped balanced, with a speed sensor already built into the wheel.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Kask's helmets will be available in Australia for the first time from November.

    Kask's helmets will be available in Australia for the first time from November.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The helmets by Kask include an interesting pivot of the rear mechanism, allowing it to adapt to a head of any shape.

    The helmets by Kask include an interesting pivot of the rear mechanism, allowing it to adapt to a head of any shape.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Koga had on display one of 50 2011 Kimera Road framesets that were produced for Skil-Shimano to start the Tour de France aboard had it been invited.

    Koga had on display one of 50 2011 Kimera Road framesets that were produced for Skil-Shimano to start the Tour de France aboard had it been invited.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • A handful of the Skil-Shimano branded framesets have been brought into Australia.

    A handful of the Skil-Shimano branded framesets have been brought into Australia.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The brake cable weaves stylishly in and out of the M10's top tube.

    The brake cable weaves stylishly in and out of the M10's top tube.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Malvern Star has made the team bike it produces for Genesys Wealth Advisers publicly available.

    Malvern Star has made the team bike it produces for Genesys Wealth Advisers publicly available.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson