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basics
future
In a linear conception of time, the future is the portion of the time line that has yet to occur, i.e. the place in space-time where lie all events that still will or may occur. In this sense the future is opposed to the past (the set of moments and events that have already occurred) and the present (the set of events that are occurring now).
Armstrong Gets New Bikes For Giro
As Lance Armstrong prepares for his first Grand Tour in nearly four years - the upcoming Giro d'Italia (May 9th-31st) - he'll have two new bikes to ride as he races through the Italian countryside. The third and fourth bikes of the LIVESTRONG "Stages" art show - a Trek Madone and a Trek Equinox TTX - were recently unveiled by SuperTouchArt.com. The Madone, conceived by contemporary artist, graphic designer, and illustrator Shepard Fairey, is, according to SuperTouch, "a vibrant homage to Lance's cancer fighting foundation" that includes "ancient patterning in honor of Italy's rich architectural details." Legendary pop artist Kenny Scharf-who designed Lance's new TTX and is known for his use of cartoon images-took a more celestial approach, creating a space-themed bike that it's hoped will "hurl Tex across the finish line in record time." Both bikes were painted by Trek's in-house, Project One artists.
www.trekbikes.com
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Trek Portland
Bring something new to the Rat Race with the long haul capabilities of the traffic-proof Trek Portland. The Portland never misses punchin’ the clock with its welter-weight tough Alpha Aluminum frame paired with the all-conditions stopping of disc brakes. The fenders are standard and will guarantee that you stay business casual.
| Frameset
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| Sizes |
50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63cm |
| Frame |
Alpha Black Aluminum |
| Fork |
Bontrager Satellite Elite, carbon |
| Wheels
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| Wheels |
Bontrager Select Road Disc |
| Tires |
Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700x28c; 60 tpi |
| Drivetrain
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| Shifters |
Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed |
| Front Derailleur |
Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano 105 |
| Crank |
FSA Gossamer Triple 50/39/30 |
| Cassette |
SRAM PG950 11-26, 9 speed |
| Pedals |
Shimano 520, clipless |
| Components
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| Saddle |
Bontrager Race |
| Seat Post |
Bontrager Race |
| Handlebars |
Bontrager Race, 31.8mm |
| Stem |
Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm |
| Headset |
Aheadset Slimstak w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy |
| Brakeset |
Shimano R505, mechanical disc |
www.trekbikes.com
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design
Usually considered in the context of applied arts, engineering, architecture, and other creative endeavors, is used both as a noun and a verb. As a verb, "to design" refers to the process of originating and developing a plan for a product, structure, system, or component. As a noun, "a design" is used for either the final (solution) plan (e.g. proposal, drawing, model, description) or the result of implementing that plan (e.g. object produced, result of the process). More recently, processes (in general) have also been treated as products of design, giving new meaning to the term "process design".
PK Ripper Looptail
RADNESS!
- Limited Edition 6061 Alloy Looptail Frame, Rear End, Retro Dropouts, American BB
- Red Anodized Alex Double Wall DM-24 Rims
- SE 3-pc 48 Spline CR-MO Cranks
- Red Anodized Sealed SE Hubs
- Retro Blitz Seat w/Bottle Opener
- Fluted Seatpost
- Retro SE Wing Padset and Grip Donuts
www.sebikes.com
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time
A component of the measuring system used to sequence events, to compare the durations of events and the intervals between them, and to quantify the motions of objects. Time has been a major subject of religion, philosophy, and science, but defining it in a non-controversial manner applicable to all fields of study has consistently eluded the greatest scholars.
Among prominent philosophers, there are two distinct viewpoints on time. One view is that time is part of the fundamental structure of the universe, a dimension in which events occur in sequence. Time travel, in this view, becomes a possibility as other "times" persist like frames of a film strip, spread out across the time line. Sir Isaac Newton subscribed to this realist view, and hence it is sometimes referred to as Newtonian time. The opposing view is that time does not refer to any kind of "container" that events and objects "move through", nor to any entity that "flows", but that it is instead part of a fundamental intellectual structure (together with space and number) within which humans sequence and compare events. This second view, in the tradition of Gottfried Leibniz and Immanuel Kant, holds that time is neither an event nor a thing, and thus is not itself measurable nor can it be travelled.
Charge Mixer
SPECS:
- Frame: Charge Mixer - Tange 700c - Tange Infinity tube
- Size: X Sml - Sml - Med - Lge
- Colour: Black
- Fork: Tange Mixer Cromoly
- Brakes: Shimano BR-M486 hydraulic disc
- Levers: Shimano Hydraulic
- Headset: TH 857- 1-1/8'' Forged Alloy
- Stem: 3D forged alloy - W/ Laser charge logo
- Handle bar: Charge Flat Bar Silver
- Grips: Plunger MTB
- Shift Levers: Alfine Rapidfire SLS500(Right only)
- Front Derailleur: - NOPE
- Rear Derailleur: - NOPE
- Chain Wheel: Alfine 39T alloy - Small: 170mm - Med & Large:175mm
- Crankset: Alfine Hollow Tech II 2 pc
- Cassette: Alfine 18t cog.
- Pedal: Wellgo LUC-27G
- BB: Alloy 6061 T6. Eccentric BB - 68mm
- Rims: Alex DP17 700c - ANOD. W/SSE - 14Gx36H Black
- Tires: Continental Sport Contact 700c x 32c A/V
- Front Hub: Shimano HB-M495 Centerlock disc hub
- Rear Hub: Shimano Alfine SG-S500 internal 8 speed - Centerlock disc hub
- Saddle: Charge Spoon - Black
- Seatpost: Alloy - Black
- Seat Clamp: Alloy Single bolt
www.chargebikes.com
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Swobo Sanchez
Take it and make it your own. We envisioned it as a whole, but if you want to chop it, or shave it, or slam it, or French it, or Brazilian it, go ahead.
Details:
- Light and responsive steel frame and fork
- Custom Swobo forged drooputs for tight wheel bite
- 120mm OLD hub with fixed gear and cog
- Hub can be flipped for one-speed freewheel
- Smooth running hubs with cartridge bearings
- Front and rear brake compatible
- 60cm and 62cm can wheel spin
- Professional pre-assembly by Kirk
- Approximately 22 pounds
www.swobo.com
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THE CROSS
You remember July 14, 2003, Stage 9 of the Tour where one guy dodged another guy's head and rode a little Cross? Yea. Hell on wheels.
PREMIUM SUBLIMATED GRAPHICS
- LIMITED EDITION
- 100% polyester microfiber
- 16 inch invisible zipper
- Three deep back pockets
www.twinsix.com
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Continental GP Attack & Force
Front and rear tires have different tasks. Steering and braking forces are transmitted on the front, Whilst the rear transmits the driving forces and bears the majority of the cyclist's weight. Subsequently, the two tires in the Continental tire positioning system (TPS) have been designed differently.
The tread compound of the GP Attack (front) is designed for excellent grip, both on dry and wet roads. The GP Attack provides good cornering stability when heading down hot mountain roads in the summer, and holds the road superbly when racing along rainy stretches in the autumn. With a width of 22mm, sharp corners are a breeze and this narrower dimension also keeps air resistance and weight down to a minimum.
On the rear wheel, GP Force guarantees superior power transmission. 23mm wide, consisting of an ultra fine nylon fabric and protected from punctures by a double breaker belt under the tread, it embodies the strength of Continental racing tires.
The GP Force is constructed for high mileage performance. Traction and cornering behaviour remainS stable for thousands of racing kilometres.
www.conti-online.com
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Look Quartz Carbon TI
The new Quartz pedals gather all the conditions required to become a cult product for mountain bikes. Weighing only 99 grams, the Quartz Carbon Ti is one of the lightest weight pedals on the market. Completely hollowed out around the axis line, it offers an excellent evacuation of mud.
The very large pressure area optimizes pedaling power. This new pedal offers great engagement and disenagement smoothness.
The Quartz Carbon Ti answers the most demanding requirements of mountain bikes, cross-country and marathon.
www.lookcycle.com
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Urban Cycling is Reinvented with the Cannondale ON Concept Bike
Due to the overwhelming positive response from the cycling community and beyond, Cannondale has committed to bringing the ON concept bike into production in the near future.
Eurobike, cycling's largest and arguably most important trade and public show is held each year in a little German town called Fredrichshafen. And this year, on Aug 29 - Sept 2, Cannondale unveiled one of its greatest innovations to date when the ON concept bike was presented to the world.
Needless to say, everyone was seriously impressed... not just by the bike's incredible good looks but by the fact that this prototype is actually ridable.
Magazines, both cycling and non cycling publications couldn't get enough. In fact, the ON Concept was probably the most photographed bike at the show this year. In addition to a press conference with SRAM, several magazines requested exclusive photo shoots and test rides with the biggest question always the same: WHEN can I get my hands on one?
The answer to that question? "Soon" says Torgny Fjeldskaar, Director of Industrial Design for Cannondale worldwide.
Pushed for more detail, he added..."Stay tuned... urban transport as we know it is about to change forever. It may take a year. It may take two years, but it's coming, it's really cool, and you're going to want one."
www.cannondale.com
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Breathe Air Helmet Makes You One Intimidating Cyclist
Apparently, hay fever sufferers make dangerous cyclists, as if they sneeze they oftentimes send themselves careening into ongoing traffic. Solving that problem and also making cyclists look totally badass is this Breathe Air helmet. It's got a filter over the nose and mouth that's designed to filter out particles that will cause problems for people with allergies and asthma. Oh, and you'll look like you just biked out of a sci-fi movie, but I guess that's just a bonus.
There's no manufacturer as of yet, but when one is found expect for the Breathe Air helmet to retail for around $220.
Designer: Luke Pannell
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Selle Italia Optima Teknologika Saddle
Straight from the wind tunnel, this is a saddle that quenches thirst and the chronometer
Designed to eliminate the turbulence of air flow while offering the rider the most aerodynamic position
Rear set rails, forward set support point, and integrated bottle cage enhance comfort in the moments of maximum effort
Features:
- Size: 293x135
- Rails: carbon
- Weight: 135g
- Colour: carbon
- Top: carbon/microfiber
www.selleitalia.com
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'One' (Weird Looking) Folding Bike
'One' provides a real solution to the problems involved with urban transport. With congestion rapidly clogging up the roads the need for products that can free individuals from their car are in real demand. When open, ‘One’ is a comfortable stylish bicycle that not only offers all the benefits of cycling (like cheap travel and exercise) but with its revolutionary power assist system the user can cruise around with ease. When folded, ‘One’ turns into a smooth, light and compact case free of all dirty and protruding parts. ‘One’ can be easily carried, stowed and stored. ‘One’ is truly a bike for eco and money minded individuals alike. Its stylish design strips it from the folding bike stigma and makes it a bike for the 21st century.
Designer: Thomas Owen
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Factor 001: BERU f1systems previews high-tech carbon chassis bicycle
BERU f1systems has provided a glimpse of its intriguing new project - the Factor 001 bicycle. Best known for its involvement in Formula 1 racing and as a supplier for supercars like the Bugatti Veyron, the company's latest innovation rolls advanced electronics into a high-tech package that includes carbon chassis, ceramic brakes and bespoke drivetrain. Marked by square, clean lines and its completely metallic finish, the prototype is designed primarily as an advanced training tool, with stored biometric data such as heart and respiration rate available for downloaded for post-training analysis.
The prototype was displayed at the recent BRDC awards luncheon in London where BERU f1systems was sponsoring the Graham Hill Trophy, an award won by Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who will receive a Factor 001 bicycle in conjunction with the trophy.
Details are scant ahead of the planned launch in early 2008 but pricing is expected to be over the £10,000 mark - more with the optional cardio electronics. Stay tuned to Gizmag to learn more as specifics emerge or register at www.factor001.com to receive updates.
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Cane Creek Maple Headset
Based on our tried and true IS-8, the Maple brings a new look to your favorite bike. Its eye-catching red maple is naturally hard and durable, and finished with a Danish oil/shellac-based polish. The Maple combines performance with a unique look, and is destined to become a classic. www.canecreek.com
- size - 1-1/8"
- materials - red maple; replaceable stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings with neoprene bearing seals steel crown race with integrated rubber seal
- lower stack height - 1.2 mm
- upper stack height - 12.9 mm
- total stack height - 14.1 mm
- weight - 80g
- finish/color - Natural Danish Oil finish with a shellac-based polish, laser etched graphics
- msrp - $145
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