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The new top tube is actually borrowed from the road-going Hellafaster and yields a front end that's noticeably more resistant to twisting than before.

First ride: Van Dessel Gin & Trombones

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Stiffer, snappier successor to popular privateer special

Bikes
Bontrager uses a scandium-enhanced aluminum alloy for its latest Race X Lite wheels.

Kelly Magelky's Trek Racing Co-Op Trek Top Fuel 9.8

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Fast and dependable 24-hour race machine

Pro Bikes
Top US 'cross racer Jonathan Page will compete this season aboard a Blue Norcross

Blue Norcross

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Light on the scale and light on its feet

Bikes
The TRP EuroX Mag is the flagship of its cyclo-cross brake line with featherweight magnesium arms, a relatively generous assortment of adjustments and confident stopping performance

TRP EuroX Mag brakes

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Top-end brakeset

Cycling Tech & Components
Northwave's new Rebel SBS shoes offer most of the benefits of its higher-end Aerlite range but at a substantially lower cost.

Northwave Rebel SBS shoes

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Ideal everyday trail shoe

Clothing & Shoes
Oakley's men's mountain bike clothing gets some additions for 2010.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 17

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Oakley debuts stunning C SIX plus other new glasses and watches

Cycling Kit & Accesories
Typical users will only see the usual single wattage output field on their ANT+ compatible displays but MetriGear will also offer a 'developer kit' that will provide qualified users to far more information.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 15

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MetriGear debuts promising new Vector power meter at Interbike

Cycling Tech & Components
The new carbon rimmed SRD wheelset will only be available in a 26" version with projected weights hovering around 1,550g for the pair.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 14

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Sun-Ringlé heads into 2010 with all-new wheel range

Bikes
The all-new Dakota D29 uses a carbon fiber frame with design features borrowed from the road-going Xenith SL.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 12

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Jamis launches three-pronged attack with 26", 650B and 29" mountain bikes

Bikes
Just a few simple measurements and some visual inspection is required to figure out what headset you need.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 11

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Cane Creek launches handy new online headset fit database

Cycling Kit & Accesories
Ellsworth's all-mountain wheelset uses a custom 29mm-wide aluminum rim extrusion.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 10

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Ellsworth debuts new carbon models

Bikes
Custom dividers keep all of your tools organized and easy to find.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 9

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Park Tool debuts revamped pro-level repair stand, fleet of new tools for '10

Tools
The carbon fibre bathtub chassis is the heart of Bont's customisable cycling shoes.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 8

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Bont cycling shoes arrive on US soil

Clothing & Shoes
Extra pockets up top hold smaller items like pedals, skewers and the included pump.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 7

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Biknd's Helium is (almost) lighter than air

Bikes
The Attack integrated aero bar gets updated for 2010 with a new collet system to attach the extensions.

On Show: Interbike 2009 Part 6

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Easton expands 2010 wheel line with new road and off-road models, Sidi's anniversary specials

Bikes
The Yumeya treatment now gets a Dura-Ace version complete with a gold-finish chain and hardware.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 5

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New shoes, pedals and wheelsets from Shimano for '10

Wheels & Tyres
Just like on Giant's Rabobank road team bikes, Adam Craig's carbon 'cross prototype fits its Di2 battery to dedicated mounts on the non-driveside chain stay.

On show: Interbike 2009 Part 4

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Giant offers sneak peek at upcoming carbon fiber 'cross bike

Bikes
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On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 13

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FSA shows off 'cross additions, Pearl Izumi upgrades footwear

Bikes
Scott is hoping its more colorful Sportster and Sub urban bike lines will appeal to the more style-conscious commuter.

On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 12

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Eddy Merckx aims at women, Scott shows off new urban range

Bikes
External adjustments include air pressure, rebound speed, end stroke rebound speed, and compression damping.

On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 11

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Storck's new Aero 2 time trial bike, stacks on show from SRAM

Bikes
The sprinter-special SLX01 gets a new all-carbon fork that cleaves a substantial amount of weight off of last year's version.

On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 10

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BMC ups the stiffness ante with new Team Machine SLR01 road racer

Bikes
The co-molded stainless steel upper plate improves long-term durability and also provides a much smoother rotational float than before.

Look KeO 2 Max White pedals

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Improved pedals

Pedals
Gary Fisher claims the molded carbon fiber upper link weighs just 44g.

First ride: Gary Fisher Superfly 100

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The cross-country 29er full-suspension race bike finally comes of age

Mountain Bikes
The new VumaQuad-compatible Q-Rings include just the three middle positions of adjustment.

On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 9

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New products on show from Parlee, Rotor

Bikes
The software interface is impressively elegant, intuitive, and easy to use - though it's currently only Windows compatible so Mac users will have to use an emulator.

On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 8

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Kuota launches new model, lights from Niterider

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