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New Arrivals – October 30, 2003

Edited by Paul Mirtschin

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Welcome to New Arrivals, a section showcasing the latest equipment that's landed on the Cyclingnews tech desk. Look out for reviews over the next few months when we've clocked up some saddle time with this stuff.

New Arrivals

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Orbea 2004 Team Jelly Belly Orca

An ORCA T7000S carbon fibre composite frame that weighs a mere 1000 grams is combined with an Orbea Zeus FCM fork and Campagnolo Chorus group to build a very light pro-quality bike.

This is the very bike that Team Jelly Belly will compete on in 2004.

Price: US$4299.99

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Lance Armstrong - Every Second Counts

Every Second Counts, co-authored by Sally Jenkins, is the sequel to five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's "It's Not About The Bike". Over 246 pages, Lance addresses the daunting challenge of living post-cancer and of making the most of every day.

To buy this and other cycling books, click here.

Price: US$14.97

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A Century of Cycling - by Will Fotheringham

Cycling journalist and enthusiest Will Fotheringham covers over 100 years of the drama, beauty and challenges of the great races of Europe.

Everything from the one-day classics to the Tour de France is covered, all illustrated with fine photography.

To buy this and other cycling books, click here.

Price: US$17.47, 175 pages

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Gravity Dropper seatpost

Made specifically for the mountain biker who is always raising and lowering their seatpost, the Gravity Dropper can raise or lower the seat by three inches at the flick of a switch.

The Gravity Dropper is activated by a bar-mounted switch that activates the switching mechinism.

Price: US$250, 350mm length, 26.8mm or 27.2mm diameter.

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fi'zi:k Gobi saddle

The fi'zi:k Gobi saddle features a carbon reinforced shell, titanium rails and fi'zi:k's new Wing Flex and Tail Flextechnology.

The Gobi weighs in at 250 grams and is available now.

Price: US$125.00