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Andy Schleck (LEOPARD TREK) is hoping this Trek Madone 6.9 SSL will carry him to victory this July.

Pro bike: Andy Schleck's LEOPARD TREK Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

By James Huang, technical editor published

A new ride and prototype carbon wheels for the Tour de France hopeful

Pro Bikes
Specialized's new Purist WaterGate bottle uses a microns-thin silica coating on the interior walls to produce a truly taste- and odour-free bottle.

Product review: Specialized Purist WaterGate bottle

By James Huang, technical editor published

Pricey but nearly perfect in every way

Cycling Kit & Accesories
The snap-on shell requires no tools or fasteners but effectively seals off all of the upper vents from cold winds and biting rain.

Product review: Lazer Aero Shell

By James Huang, technical editor published

No-brainer cool weather add-on for Lazer Genesis and Helium helmets

Helmets
Mavic's Energy Frame+ construction wraps the ankle area in semi-rigid plastic for a more secure fit.

Product review: Mavic Zxellium Ultimate road shoes

By James Huang, technical editor published

Fairly light and stiff but a funky fit and far too expensive

Clothing & Shoes
Vicenzo Nibali (Liquigas) poses with his new bike for the season.

Tech news: More on what the pros will be riding in 2011

By James Huang, technical editor published

Liquigas and Vacansoleil change

Cycling Tech & Components
Elite's E-motion rollers use a clever floating subframe that lends a more realistic feel and far safe experience than typical rollers.

Product review: Elite E-motion rollers

By James Huang, technical editor published

Clever floating subframe design lends more natural feel and safe training

Cycling Kit & Accesories
The new carbon composite body sheds about 30g per pair off of the aluminum-bodied Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7810 pedals but without making any sacrifices in performance whatsoever.

Product review: Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7900 pedals

By James Huang, technical editor published

All the good bits of the old Dura-Ace pedal but lighter

Pedals
The new Bont Vaypor boasts a slightly lower carbon fibre 'bathtub', a new strap setup, and updated ventilation.

Product review: Bont Vaypor road shoes

By James Huang, technical editor published

Light, super stiff, glove-like customisable fit and improved quality

Clothing & Shoes
While much of the pro peloton rolls on tubulars, UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling will run Maxxis clinchers mounted on Enve Composites 45mm-deep carbon rims.

Pro bike: Charly Wegelius's UnitedHealthcare pb Maxxis Boardman Elite SLR

By James Huang, technical editor published

New British bike sponsor for ambitious American Pro Continental team

Pro Bikes
Zipp's new 404 Carbon Clinchers are ultra-fast at speed and remarkably easy to handle in strong crosswinds.

Product review: Zipp 404 Carbon Clincher

By James Huang, technical editor published

Impeccably fast high-speed cruisers for smooth roads and the glue-averse

Wheels & Tyres
Thomas Voeckler stays on as captain of the reformed Europcar team and will stay on his familiar Colnago, too.

Tech news: Team sponsorship round-up

By James Huang, technical editor published

A look at who's riding what in 2011

Cycling Tech & Components
The direct-mount frame brings the rear of the bike closer to the ground so no front wheel riser is required. The directly driven resistance unit also feels much more positive than conventional trainers.

Product review: Lemond Fitness Revolution trainer

By James Huang, technical editor published

Not yet rated

Awesome feel and clever Direct Drive design but very, very loud

Smart Trainers
Georgia Gould's (Luna) Orbea Lobular Cross rests peacefully in the sun atop the 'green monster' one day before the start of the New Belgium Cup in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Pro bike: Georgia Gould's Luna Orbea Lobular Cross

By James Huang, technical editor published

No-frills aluminum workhorse gets the job done

Pro Bikes
Custom Dugast tubulars are wrapped around 50mm-deep Shimano carbon wheels.

Pro bike: Adam Craig's Rabobank Giant TCX Advanced SL

By James Huang, technical editor published

A mountain biker's 'cross bike

Pro Bikes
The Bell Sequence is carryover for 2011 except for new colours and graphics.

Tech news: New commuter lids from Bell

By James Huang, technical editor published

It's all about visibility with light system integration

Cycling Tech & Components
Just need to carry fluid and nothing else? Hydrapak's range of sleeves are just the thing for kayakers and campers.

Interbike 2010: Hydration pack round-up

By James Huang, technical editor published

New Hydrapak Camelbak packs coming to you in 2011

Cycling Kit & Accesories
Our Cannondale CAAD10 3 tester was fitted with the company's own semi-anatomic bend bars.

Interbike 2010 First Ride: Cannondale CAAD10

By James Huang, technical editor published

Lighter and snappier than before but still the same value

Road Bikes
Mounting the frame brake caliper behind the fork crown apparently helps shield it from the oncoming wind.

Interbike 2010: Ridley adds higher-value upper-end models

By James Huang, technical editor published

Frame manufacturer capitalizes on Belgian heritage

Road Bikes
Fox Racing Shox displayed its new Float Ti prototype fork - built using a cast one-piece titanium crown and steerer.

Interbike 2010: Fox Racing Shox's RAD Float Ti fork

By James Huang, technical editor published

Foxy dropper seatpost also makes a splash in Vegas

Saddles & Seat Posts
The Trek World Racing team is now on the company's latest Top Fuel model, which loses about 100g from last year's version and yet gets a slight boost in stiffness, too. Team bikes are 200g lighter still with special lay-ups that put a higher premium on performance and less on long-term durability.

Interbike 2010: Trek's racier Top Fuel and workhorse Transport+

By James Huang, technical editor published

Run fast, pack heavy

Mountain Bikes
The revamped Pivot Cycles Mach 5.7 has more travel than before, is more stable at speed, and is lighter, too.

Interbike 2010: Pivot Cycles slims down, lengthens up in '11

By James Huang, technical editor published

Mach, Firebird and Phoenix DH undergo handy mods

Mountain Bikes
The tuned Di2 rear derailleur moves the KMC chain across a SRAM XX cassette.

Fairwheel Bikes creates stunning sequential shifting Di2-equipped hardtail

By James Huang, technical editor published

Unique electronic mountain bike on show at Interbike

Wheels & Tyres
Dedacciai's carbon Cross frame is light with a claimed weight of just 1,050g (size M) and also includes a flattened top tube underside for easier shouldering.

Tech news: Deda goes even more oversized

By James Huang, technical editor published

Dedacciai adds more frame models for 2011

Cycling Tech & Components
Orbea says the new Terra Silver's frame uses an asymmetrical top tube to place more surface against your shoulder - but only if you carry the bike on your right.

Eurobike 2010: Orbea adds new cross bikes for 2011

By James Huang, technical editor published

Terra trio offers beefed-up features

Bikes
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
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