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On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 2

  • The Joule 3.0 is markedly bigger than the 2.0 but boasts a brighter color screen and built-in buttons to adjust resistance on the company's electronically controlled trainers.

    The Joule 3.0 is markedly bigger than the 2.0 but boasts a brighter color screen and built-in buttons to adjust resistance on the company's electronically controlled trainers.

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  • Motorex's carbon assembly provides needed friction when clamping carbon parts but doesn't use any added particles in its blend.

    Motorex's carbon assembly provides needed friction when clamping carbon parts but doesn't use any added particles in its blend.

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  • Undo the single rear latch and the Pa:k drops open. An EVA liner helps keep contents from rattling.

    Undo the single rear latch and the Pa:k drops open. An EVA liner helps keep contents from rattling.

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  • Mountain bikers looking for a splash of color can now use fi'zi:k's new lock-on grips with easy-to-replace Microtex covers.

    Mountain bikers looking for a splash of color can now use fi'zi:k's new lock-on grips with easy-to-replace Microtex covers.

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  • This handy rubber ring slides on to your seatpost to help keep water from flowing down into your frame.

    This handy rubber ring slides on to your seatpost to help keep water from flowing down into your frame.

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  • fi'zi:k's Spine Concept sizing system matches riders to its saddles based on flexibility.

    fi'zi:k's Spine Concept sizing system matches riders to its saddles based on flexibility.

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  • The new fi'zi:k Vesta women's-specific saddle incorporates a deep central channel to help relieve pressure on soft tissue.

    The new fi'zi:k Vesta women's-specific saddle incorporates a deep central channel to help relieve pressure on soft tissue.

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  • For now, Geax is still the only company with a reasonably deep lineup of off-road tubulars.

    For now, Geax is still the only company with a reasonably deep lineup of off-road tubulars.

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  • Geax's new Synapse is aimed at aggressive riders looking for maximum grip.

    Geax's new Synapse is aimed at aggressive riders looking for maximum grip.

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  • KS Suspension's new hybrid fork incorporates all of its movement above the crown.

    KS Suspension's new hybrid fork incorporates all of its movement above the crown.

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  • The piggyback reservoir on KS's latest telescoping seatpost allows for more travel in a shorter overall package.

    The piggyback reservoir on KS's latest telescoping seatpost allows for more travel in a shorter overall package.

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  • Magura has mostly focused on tweaking its suspension forks for '10 with new damper internals that supposedly yield a lower breakaway threshold and a more progressive feel.

    Magura has mostly focused on tweaking its suspension forks for '10 with new damper internals that supposedly yield a lower breakaway threshold and a more progressive feel.

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  • The new Magura Albert Plus knobs still allow for platform on/off and adjustable threshold but in a neater looking package that still easily accepts a remote cable.

    The new Magura Albert Plus knobs still allow for platform on/off and adjustable threshold but in a neater looking package that still easily accepts a remote cable.

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  • Mavic carries on with its R-Sys wheel design, adding a new SL variant for '10.

    Mavic carries on with its R-Sys wheel design, adding a new SL variant for '10.

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  • The new R-Sys SL hub uses a carbon fiber center section.

    The new R-Sys SL hub uses a carbon fiber center section.

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  • The new fi'zi:k Aerodynamic Pa:k is a hard-shelled container for your ride essentials.

    The new fi'zi:k Aerodynamic Pa:k is a hard-shelled container for your ride essentials.

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  • A U-joint transfers the motion into the driver box and allows for normal steering.

    A U-joint transfers the motion into the driver box and allows for normal steering.

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  • The Dopo system's inventor claims you can increase power output by 10-20 percent by incorporating your arms.

    The Dopo system's inventor claims you can increase power output by 10-20 percent by incorporating your arms.

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  • Cross season is here! Continental has unfortunately put its tubular program on hold for now but in the meantime, you can instead opt for this tread based on the company's popular Speed King mountain bike design.

    Cross season is here! Continental has unfortunately put its tubular program on hold for now but in the meantime, you can instead opt for this tread based on the company's popular Speed King mountain bike design.

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  • For faster courses, Continental offers its semi-slick Cyclocross Speed clincher.

    For faster courses, Continental offers its semi-slick Cyclocross Speed clincher.

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  • The grippy Rubber Queen is now offered in a 2.2"-wide casing for riders wanting good grip but in a slightly lighter package. The pink sidewalls are a show-exclusive for now but Continental might put it into production depending on consumer feedback.

    The grippy Rubber Queen is now offered in a 2.2"-wide casing for riders wanting good grip but in a slightly lighter package. The pink sidewalls are a show-exclusive for now but Continental might put it into production depending on consumer feedback.

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  • Fancy a set of Continental Speed Kings in green? They're not in production right now but Continental might be convinced if it hears from enough people.

    Fancy a set of Continental Speed Kings in green? They're not in production right now but Continental might be convinced if it hears from enough people.

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  • Crankbrothers' Cobalt wheels are now available in a striking black and gold color scheme.

    Crankbrothers' Cobalt wheels are now available in a striking black and gold color scheme.

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  • What am I supposed to do today? The 'Activities' screen on CycleOps' new Joule 2.0 computer guides you through your workout with power and time targets.

    What am I supposed to do today? The 'Activities' screen on CycleOps' new Joule 2.0 computer guides you through your workout with power and time targets.

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  • The main 'Dashboard' screen on the CycleOps Joule 2.0 computer delivers the same bits of information as on the original PowerTap computer head but with a more comprehensive view that requires fewer button pushes.

    The main 'Dashboard' screen on the CycleOps Joule 2.0 computer delivers the same bits of information as on the original PowerTap computer head but with a more comprehensive view that requires fewer button pushes.

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  • How many matches did I burn today? This report shows how many hard efforts you did.

    How many matches did I burn today? This report shows how many hard efforts you did.

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  • After your ride, pull up the Joule's eight reports for an in-depth snapshot of what you've done today - and compare to past data, too.

    After your ride, pull up the Joule's eight reports for an in-depth snapshot of what you've done today - and compare to past data, too.

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  • This report outlines the usual metrics: ride time, distance, energy expenditure, temperature, and average power output.

    This report outlines the usual metrics: ride time, distance, energy expenditure, temperature, and average power output.

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  • French mountain biking journalist Olivier Beart gives the Dopo system a spin.

    French mountain biking journalist Olivier Beart gives the Dopo system a spin.

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  • A chain connects the driver box to the crankset to help drive the rear wheel.

    A chain connects the driver box to the crankset to help drive the rear wheel.

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  • The new Maxxis Aspen tread pairs a fast-rolling low-profile center with aggressive side knobs.

    The new Maxxis Aspen tread pairs a fast-rolling low-profile center with aggressive side knobs.

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