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The women's-specific Eddy Merckx EFX-3 uses different geometry from the men's bikes for a better fit.
Eurobike 2010: Eddy Merckx creates new EMX-7 flagship for 2011

By James Huang Published

Merckx goes modern with its new model

Road Bikes
The new Easton EA90 XC front hub is interchangeable between 9mm quick release and 15mm thru-axle fitments.
Eurobike 2010: New wheels and components from Easton for 2011

By James Huang Published

56mm deep section wheel added to the stable

Wheels & Tyres
Kuota has revamped its KOM to form the new KOM Evo, a burlier and stiffer version of the already-responsive predecessor.
Eurobike 2010: Kuota's revamped range for 2011

By James Huang, technical editor Published

Range-topping KOM and Kalibur get shape changes

Bikes
Look and Polar have joined forces for a new pedal-based direct-measurement power meter.
Eurobike 2010: Look, Polar collaborate on new pedal-based power meter

By James Huang Published

Mostly standard pedals house direct-measurement power meter

Cycling Tech & Components
The AX-Lightness Zeus stem uses uninterrupted carbon fibers that run from tip to tail along with incredibly minimal hardware. Claimed weight is 60-70g depending on length.
Eurobike 2010: AX Lightness debuts customizable carbon road frames

By James Huang Published

A complete bike at just 4.2kg

Road Bikes
At first glance, Vision's new Metron shifters make it appear as if the user has four brake levers fitted.
Eurobike 2010: FSA creeps another step closer to new complete road group

By James Huang Published

New Vision bits launched

Groupsets
In addtition to the physical changes to the rim, Reynolds' new high-end wheels also get updated graphics.
Eurobike 2010: Reynolds Cycling revamps road range

By James Huang Published

Tubeless mountain bike wheels introduced

Wheels & Tyres
The tops of the new Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar are angled slightly forward.
Eurobike 2010: Zipp launches faster 808 Firecrest

By James Huang Published

New aluminum Service Course component range

Wheels & Tyres
The T1 track frame has a heavily bolstered straight 1 1/8" head tube.
Eurobike 2010: Cervélo's updated road range

By James Huang Published

R5ca and R5 officially debut at Eurobike along with revamped R3

Road Bikes
The R3 Donna (front) will come in all-white or black/white while the R3 Uomo will come in white/black or all red.
Eurobike: fi'zi:k shoe introduction

By James Huang Published

Fi'zi:k tosses its hat into the cycling shoe ring

Clothing & Shoes
The synthetic upper on the Trans uses a more conventional multi-piece construction.
First ride: Giro Factor and Code shoes

By James Huang, technical editor Published

All-new 2011 range will include road, mountain and women's models

Clothing & Shoes
The Focus Thunder 2.0 uses the same frame as the 1.0 but a more affordable build kit.
Tech feature: 2011 Focus MTB introduction

By James Huang Published

Trimmer 100mm-travel XC/marathon range joined by new 29er and more carbon hardtails

Cycling Tech & Components
How thorough is Focus's test lab? Yes, it evens tests everyday accessories like cargo racks because a component failure of any kind would ultimately reflect poorly on the brand.
Tech feature: 2011 Focus road and urban range

By James Huang Published

New alloy road and TT/Tri models, too, plus new urban range

Road Bikes
Main ride data can set in a vast array of configurations with up to 10 pieces of information spread over five lines.
First Look: Garmin Edge 800

By James Huang, technical editor Published

New unit is sleeker and more powerful than current Edge 705

Racing
The extra travel on the revamped Superfly hardtail has forced Willow Koerber (Subaru-Trek) to switch to flat bar instead of her previous riser.
Pro bike: Willow Koerber's Subaru-Trek Trek Superfly Elite

By James Huang Published

Who says 29ers are only for tall people?

Pro Bikes
Canyon's top-end Ultimate CF SLX is monstrously rigid yet far more comfortable than one would expect - plus it's actually a reasonable value for what you get, too
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Team

By James Huang Published

Not yet rated

Little show but lots and lots of go

Road Bikes
The Diablo is NeilPryde's lighter model with a claimed frame weight of 970g (56cm).
Tech feature: 2011 NeilPryde bicycle launch

By James Huang Published

Windsurfing giant NeilPryde enters the road bike market

Pro Bikes
Katie Compton (Planet Bike-Stevens Bikes-Kenda) has three distinctly different machines at her disposal but still prefers the 26" hardtail for World Cup-style racing.
Pro bike: Katie Compton's Planet Bike-Kenda Stevens Scope

By James Huang Published

Light and efficient machine purpose built for climbing

Pro Bikes
A semi-rigid cap protects the rider's toes on the new SH-M315 shoe while new vents pull in more cooling air.
First ride: 2011 Shimano XTR M980

By James Huang Published

Shimano flexes its engineering muscle on new XTR M980

Groupsets
Scott's Team Issue MTB shoes are appropriately stiff, lightweight and ventilated for cross country riding
Scott Team Issue mountain bike shoe

By James Huang Published

Not yet rated

Decent fit and feel but needs refinement

Clothing & Shoes
The new 2011 alloy Virtue gets a lighter hydroformed frame, a tapered front end, and adjustable travel that can be set between 120 and 130mm.
First look: 2011 Felt Edict and Virtue

By James Huang Published

Long-awaited XC racer joins the flock and all-new carbon and alloy trail bike frames

Racing
Felt's new F1 makes huge gains in stiffness relative to the outgoing version.
Major revamp for 2011 Felt F-Series and DA platforms

By James Huang Published

New F1 frame is just 800g, value-priced F3 and F5 just 900g

Racing
Next on the list is checking the shift performance of Tyler Farrar's bike.
A day in the life of a Tour de France race bike

By James Huang Published

Following Tyler Farrar’s Felt from dawn to dusk

Pro Bikes
Radioshack team leader Lance Armstrong, of course, gets his own custom rig.
Yet more bikes of the Tour de France – what the pros are riding

By James Huang Published

Trek, Pinarello and Lapierre

Pro Bikes
Katusha riders are using a mix of Ridley Noahs and Heliums for Tour de France road stages.
More bikes of the Tour de France: what the pros are riding this year

By James Huang Published

Ridley, Canyon, Wilier and Giant

Racing
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