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The well protected toothed drive belt should require little - if any - maintenance.

Garmin-Transitions warming up on new LeMond trainer

By James Huang published

Revolution trainer doesn't require a rear wheel

Smart Trainers
Francais des Jeux is primarily using tubular tires for the main race bikes but most of the spare machines are fitted with Hutchinson Road Tubeless rubber.

Tour tech: More tidbits from the Tour de France

By James Huang published

HTC-Columbia inks bearing deal with Ceramicspeed

Cycling Tech & Components
Ivan Basso (Liquigas) is hoping to repeat his success at the Giro d'Italia on French soil.

Pro bike: Ivan Basso's Liquigas Cannondale SuperSix Hi-Mod

By James Huang published

Green machine for the mountains

Pro Bikes
HTC-Columbia team sponsor Scott provided Mark Cavendish with this specially painted Project F01 aero road bike.

Pro bike: Mark Cavendish's HTC-Columbia Scott Project F01

By James Huang, Tech Editor published

Aero shape, real-time data telemetry, samurais and blood – Cav's bike has it all

Pro Bikes
Bradley Wiggins' (Team Sky) custom Prologo Scratch Pro Nack saddle gets a custom cover but also some new tech tricks that help bring the weight well below the 200g mark.

Wiggins riding prototype Prologo saddle

By James Huang published

Custom cover disguising revised design

Saddles & Seat Posts
Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) set off on Stage 4 with this tastefully decorated Cervelo in honor of the points jersey he claimed after winning the day before.

Pro bike: A tasteful green machine for points leader Thor Hushovd

By James Huang published

Norwegian champion unveils custom painted Cervélo S3

Pro Bikes
Part of the RZR 92.2's aero formula is a wider rim section at the tyre bed, which now measures a healthy 25.7mm across.

Tour tech: Reynolds debuts deeper and faster RZR 92.2

By James Huang, technical editor published

Changes in store for existing RZR-46T

Pro Bikes
Most of the Cervelo Test Team is using the company's aero S3 model but team leader Carlos Sastre has decided on the latest R5 instead.

Pro Bike: Carlos Sastre's Cervélo TestTeam Cervélo R5

By James Huang published

New R5 complete with new Rotor Q-Ring chainrings and crank, too

Pro Bikes
The rear disc wheel is badged as a Bontrager but the underlying pattern suggest it's a Lightweight instead.

Pro bike: Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack Trek Speed Concept Unity

By James Huang published

Another special machine for the seven-time Tour winner

Pro Bikes
Giro's Advanced Concepts Group created a one-off 'LAX' aero helmet specifically for Lance Armstrong's unique riding position.

Tour tech: Giro debuts new TT helmets

By James Huang, technical editor published

Lance Armstrong get a new lid in Rotterdam

Helmets
Scott's new Project F01 aero road bike combines performance attributes of both its Addict and Plasma 3 platforms.

Tour tech: Scott Project F01 aero road bike

By James Huang, technical editor published

Scott F01 aero road bike unveiled for HTC-Columbia

Pro Bikes
The underside of the 'Unity' paint job includes a giant Trek logo, Livestrong colors, and the new fist icons.

First Look: 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

By James Huang, technical editor published

Major changes to 5 Series Madone line, too

Road Bikes
The SRAM Red LTE group is functionally identical to the standard package aside from the special graphics.

Tour tech: SRAM delivers special Red LTE groups

By James Huang, technical editor published

Past Tour winners get a special present from SRAM

Cycling Tech & Components
Ibis's latest Mojo HD is a potent all-mountain machine with its excellent dw-link suspension design, stiff yet light carbon frame, and well sorted handling

Ibis Mojo HD

By James Huang published

Not yet rated

Linebacker tough, running back quick

Mountain Bikes
The new Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/XLR fork on the Scalpel Ultimate includes a remote lockout.

Tech feature: Cannondale 2011 mountain bike launch

By James Huang published

Cannondale sharpens Scalpel, reintroduces Jekyll for 2011

Mountain Bikes
Ross Schnell uses a Trek Remedy for nearly every event he does, saying it's light enough to climb on all day and yet burly enough to shred most anything on the way down.

Pro bike: Ross Schnell's Ashland Super D Trek Remedy

By James Huang published

Blurring the lines between uphill and down

Pro Bikes
Flattened sections along the front edge of the bar do a good job of blending under-bar-routed cables into the shape

Specialized S-Works SL Classic road handlebar

By James Huang published

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Classic shape, modern materials

Cycling Tech & Components
The matching Avid XX World Cup caliper is identical to the current XX brake save for a different finish. Avid says BlackBox racers will be on the new brake in time for the world championships later this fall.

Avid to release even-lighter XX World Cup disc brake

By James Huang published

Total system weight just 276g

Cycling Tech & Components
SRAM's iconic X.0 rear derailleur receives a major update with 10-speed Exact Actuation geometry, improved pivot and hardware durability, and an updated look.

First ride: SRAM X0 family

By James Huang published

XX performance in a harder-hitting and less expensive package

Groupsets
The new OO-Polarized lenses will be offered in both Red and Black Iridium variants, both with a G40 base tint for more color contrast than the usual grey.

Oakley debuts new frame styles, lens tints

By James Huang published

Split includes hinged lower 'jaw'

Cycling Kit & Accesories
Zipp's latest 303 tubulars are now the most versatile model in the range with a feathery light weight, an aerodynamic rim profile, and well proven durability

Zipp 303 tubular road wheels

By James Huang published

Not yet rated

Light, aero or strong – pick three

Wheels & Tyres
Look KÉO blade carbon

Look Keo Blade Carbon pedals

By James Huang published

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Featherweight pedals

Pedals
The bridgeless seat and chain stays use big triangular cross-sections but don't ride overly harsh in the rough.

First ride: Orbea Alma 29er

By James Huang published

Revised geometry, updated frame features yield quicker, sharper-handling big wheeler

Mountain Bikes
The main pocket includes sleeves for tools and parts while also easily swallowing jackets, warmers and other pieces of clothing

Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack

By James Huang published

Not yet rated

Comfy and well designed

Cycling Kit & Accesories
The underside of the new fi'zi:k Antares Versus saddle features the company's handy Integrated Clip System for easy attachment of bags and lights

Fizik Antares Versus road saddle

By James Huang published

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Popular saddle gets tweaked

Saddles & Seat Posts
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