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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
Alberto Contador (Astana) is hoping this custom painted - and immaculately prepared - Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 will carry him to his third Tour de France victory.

Pro bike: Alberto Contador's Astana Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3

By James Huang, technical editor published

The bike that will win the Tour de France?

Pro Bikes
Even the 3T ARX-Team stem gets custom team-only graphics.

Pro bike: Tyler Farrar's Garmin-Transitions Felt F1 Team

By James Huang, technical editor published

Special lighter-weight sprint machines for Garmin-Transitions

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
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
Current US national champion Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is racing on this custom-painted Gary Fisher Superfly 100.

Pro bike: Jeremy Horgan Kobelski's Gary Fisher Superfly 100

By James Huang, technical editor published

Fleet-footed dual-suspension 29er

Pro Bikes
Adam Craig (Rabobank-Giant Off-Road Team) tested his repaired ACL at the Mellow Johnny's Classic with a prototype Shimano XTR 15mm thru-axle front wheel and new Michelin tyre tread.

Race tech: Adam Craig's wheel and tyre prototypes

By James Huang, technical editor published

New XTR wheel fitments and Michelin tread designs on the way

Wheels & Tyres
Willow Koerber (Subaru-Gary Fisher) tries to cool down after finishing her race.

Race tech: Mellow Johnny's Classic

By James Huang, technical editor published

Keeping cool in the Texas heat

Cycling Tech & Components
BBox-Bouygues Telecom rider William Bonnet will use a full-blown 'cross bike for this year's Paris-Roubaix.

Pro Bike: William Bonnet's BBox-Bouygues Telecom Colnago Cross Prestige

By James Huang, technical editor published

Full-blown 'cross chassis for Paris-Roubaix

Pro Bikes
Easton also produces custom carbon fiber hockey sticks for the majority of pro players in the NHL - and as top-end players generally have their own preferences for blade shape and stiffness, Easton literally has to produce thousands of custom molds to accommodate them all.

New Easton Haven Carbon wheels

By James Huang, technical editor published

Promising all-mountain toughness with cross-country weight

Wheels & Tyres
cc:'s new Air-O frame is said to weigh just 450g thanks to revolutionary internal pressurization technology.

Special tech news: Impossible? Think again...

By James Huang, technical editor published

Carbon Copy Components shatters 500g barrier with groundbreaking new frame

Cycling Tech & Components
The new SRAM XX cassette is almost more air than metal.

2009 Reader Poll: SRAM's off-road range a favourite

By James Huang, technical editor published

Cyclingnews readers vote for innovation in year end poll

Groupsets
Sachs uses lighter weight tubing for team bikes with shorter butts.

Pro bike: Dan Timmerman's Richard Sachs-RGM Watches Richard Sachs cyclo-cross

By James Huang, technical editor published

Steel is still real

Pro Bikes
Conventional headset spacers help lock in the saddle height in addition to the conventional seatpost clamp.

US CX Nats race tech: One of Fisher's finest shapes up

By James Huang, technical editor published

Trick-looking Gary Fisher prototype 'cross bike spotted in the pits at nationals

Cycling Tech & Components
AceCo intends for its standard-version K-Edge chain catcher to be used with a two-ring crankset but here it's been adapted for single-ring use.

More US CX Nats race tech: Single or nothing

By James Huang, technical editor published

A single chainring but lots of ways to set it up

Cycling Tech & Components
Trek's Top Fuel 9.9 SSL flagship racer is brutally fast but can also serve as a reasonable trail bike with a few simple modifications.

Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL

By James Huang, technical editor published

Not yet rated

Cross-country rocket ship

Mountain Bikes
The new RockShox SID Team

RockShox SID Team: Not just for racing anymore

By James Huang, technical editor published

By James Huang, Technical Editor The RockShox SID has been the most successful fork on the World Cup...

Teams & Riders
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Open MTB Gran Canaria registration open

By James Huang, technical editor published

Registration is open for the fifth Open MTB Gran Canaria on March 13-14 in Las Palmas. In 2009 the...

Races
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Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series set for 2009

By James Huang, technical editor published

The Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series announced an expanded schedule for 2009, a result of...

Races
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Breck Epic registration opens

By James Huang, technical editor published

Registration for Colorado's newest mountain bike stage race opened last week. With a US$250 deposit,...

Races
The new RockShox SID Team

RockShox SID Team: Not just for racing anymore

By James Huang, technical editor published

By James Huang, Technical Editor The RockShox SID has been the most successful fork on the World Cup...

Teams & Riders
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Open MTB Gran Canaria registration open

By James Huang, technical editor published

Registration is open for the fifth Open MTB Gran Canaria on March 13-14 in Las Palmas. In 2009 the...

Races
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