Boasson Hagen wins Dutch Food Valley Classic

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Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
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The young Norwegian, who won the Oslo Grand Prix earlier in the week, outsprinted last year's winner Kenny van Hummel (Skil-Shimano), with Stefan van Dijk (Verandas Willems) in third ... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com ...

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Roger Kluge leaves Milram for Skil-Shimano for 2011

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Published Aug. 16, 2010 at 10:22 a.m.

Germany's Olympic points silver medalist Roger Kluge is switching to Dutch outfit Skil-Shimano after a season with Milram, he said Monday ...

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A 1×9 Conversion

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Published Aug. 15, 2010 at 4:23 p.m.
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A couple of weeks ago, we had a lively and interesting conversation here on the blog about the pros and cons of simplified 1x9 derailleur drivetrains. In the post that launched the discussion, I brought up the fact that I rarely, if ever, use anything other than the center chainring on my city bikes: ... "I’d say that I’m going to give a 1×9 drivetrain a try, but the fact is, I’ve effectively been using a 1×9 drivetrain for a number of years. You only have to look at my crank to see what

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2011 Masi Carbon Evoluzione Road Bikes and Speciale CX Uno Cyclocross

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Published Aug. 12, 2010 at 2:29 p.m.
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Masi’s new bikes are a spectacle of contrasts. On the one hand, you have this classic looking, double butted 8-speed cyclocross bike that looks to be a perfect commuter first, casual ‘cross racer second. It’s spec’d up with Shimano shifters and derailleurs, Kenda Small Block 8 ‘cross tires and a steel fork. Actually, it’s the [ ... ] ...

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Meet My New Cycling Coach - Francesco!

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Published Aug. 11, 2010 at 1:43 a.m.
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I had mentioned in passing that I brought a vintage frame with me from my last stay in Austria to build up as a fixed gear road bike ... Well, here is the result: ... The frame is from a Francesco Moser "San Cristobal" roadbike, circa (I think ) 1978. I got the frame from a friend of a friend and had a chance to try it when it was still a complete bike, so I knew it would fit me comfortably. The previous owner then stripped the frame of components and I mailed it to myself from Vienna, as

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Spy shots: 2011 Shimano XTR shoes

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 4:20 a.m.
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Choice of pedals, choice of footwear ...

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Lovely Bicycle Upheaval... and Bike Sale

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 3:12 p.m.
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Over the past several months, some changes in my cycling ways have been quietly taking place. I have hinted at it, but I don't think I have fully disclosed just how serious I've been getting about road cycling. Little by little, regular 20 mile rides turned into regular 26 mile rides and now, time permitting, regular 40 mile rides. I have found that I truly enjoy cycling on a roadbike and I want to see how far I can go with this unexpected passion. I don't feel the need to write about most of my

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2011 Shimano XTR - Actual Weights for Full Component Group

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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 7:01 p.m.
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I posted a couple of items’ weights the other day, but here’s the whole enchilada. All 2011 XTR components weighed individually.  I haven’t added it all up, but Shimano’s folk said the entire group comes in about 70g heavier than SRAM’s XX, mainly due to the cassette (above). This weight compares just parts available from [ ... ] ...

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New Bicycle in the house (well, garage)

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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 6:31 p.m.
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and Sweetpea is home! Natalie called Friday morning, so I public transited myself over there a bit after 5pm, installed the computer, and rode home over the hill - 12+ miles ... It climbs very nicely; I had great fun riding up SW Fairview ... Still need to figure out how to mount the Supernova E3 light - those clever Germans don't use the standard-here E6 hex nut ... You probably want to see pictures ... Build details:details (as well as I can remember them) ... custom Sweetpea frame, S&S

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Results – Stage 3, Tour of Denmark

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Published Aug. 7, 2010 at 9:10 a.m.

1. Matti Breschel (Den), Saxo Bank, 4:26:122. Jakob Fuglsang (Den), Saxo Bank, same time3. Joost Van Leijen (Ned), Vacansoleil Pro Cycling, at 0:00:174. Troels Ronning Vinther (Den), Glud & Marstrand-LRO Radgivning, at 0:00:215. Xavier Florencio Cabre (Spa), Cervélo TestTeam, at 0:00:226. Sergey Firsanov (Rus), Designa Kokken-Blue Water, at 0:00:227. Koen De Kort (Ned), Skil-Shimano, at ...

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