Dahon Engineers select the lightest components possible at this price point. 19.4 lbs, it makes easy to handle whether it be onto a train, carrying it upstairs or onto a bus, it will get you where you have to go quickly. The MU SL incorporates everything we know about making an ultra light and fast folding bike for all-around use. A 7005 aluminum frame combined with six patented technologies add up to an incredibly stiff frame platform that makes the bike surge forward with each spin of the cranks. The Mu SL rolls on Kinetix Pro wheels – the lightest, fastest compact wheels on the planet. So if youre looking for speed and an incredibly light bike, look no further.
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mid life time. i have now reached that time in life where i want to do things i could not afford to do before. so i have picked mountain biking. So which bike? the four to choose from bearing in mine that i would like to do the Mountain Mayhem in 2008. Trex, specialized, Orange or Marin £1500-2000 to play with and one year to get fit, aslo looking to upgrade the bike as i go.
*NOTE: Pictures may differ slightly from actual product. See specifications for Details The RS Cycle Kuota Kharma comes dressed out with a Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur and Shimano 105 front derailleur. Quality Shimano chain and Ultegra SL shifters will hold up for years of shifting precision. Vittoria Zaffiro tires and Shimano WH-R510 wheels keep the wheels true and on the rail. A San Marco Ponza saddle is the classic perch that leads to the a cockpit consisting of the Deda Big Piega handlebar and Deda Quatro stem. If you are looking for shortcomings, you may want to check what your friends are riding! Assembly is required! This bike comes unassembled!
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Size specific, T:Nine aluminum tubing dimensions fine-tune the ride for smaller AND taller women. Spinner SW7 RLC fork with 80mm of travel and Manitou Radium RL rear shock work together to smooth out rough terrain. Front and rear lockout levers easily switch from pavement efficiency to trail plushness. K2 Bike Fit System stem supplies personalized bar height without the extra weight. SRAM 27-speed drivetrain with SR Suntour triple cranks offer plenty of gearing options for flattening hills in your path. SRAM X.7 Triggers use 1:1 ratio for easy and precise shifting action. Selle San Marco Women”s Ischia saddle with T:Nine tuned, carbon seatpost adds personalized comfort – a favorite of the Alliance Team. Crank Brothers Smarty clipless pedals deliver more power in every rotation. Short-reach brake levers are perfectly suited for smaller hands. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent stopping power in any condition. Lighter wheels with Kevlar beaded, Continental Twister Pro tires reduce critical rotational weight.
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The Tommaso Super-Leggera Ti/Carbon encompasses the all new Shimano Ultegra 10 speed group with titanium state-of-the-art semi-compact design that combines comfort, stiffness, strength, and superb handling all in one package. The Tommaso Super-Leggera Ti/Carbon frameset sports a race design for a highly efficient, fast, and forgiving performance ride. Tommaso’s meticulous craftsmanship is evident on the Super-Leggera Ti/Carbon with its custom hand-made, smooth weld joints. Complimenting the frame is the new Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Group, Mavic’s lightweight and reliable Aksium Race reduced spoke count wheeleset, FSA’s SL-K carbon fiber seatpost, and Columbus Muscle carbon fiber fork w/carbon 1-1/8″ steerer. You’ll recognize the genius as soon as you take your first spin – Tommaso road bikes are meticulously designed beautiful road race machines. They are light, stiff, ergonomically comfortable, and full of performance. Tommaso makes Road Bikes because that’s their passion, and it shows in the superb quality of their bikes. Relish the sense of elegance and adventure captured only on a Tommaso. For additional information about Tommaso bicycles visit www.tommasobikes.com.
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2008 Tommaso Velocita——-The Tommaso Velocita encompasses the all new Shimano Ultegra/Dura Ace 10 speed group (20 total gears) and high modulous carbon and aluminum state-of-the-art semi-compact design that combines comfort, stiffness, strength, and superb handling all in one ultra-light package. The framsest combines a race proven flex resistant rear carbon fiber seat stay design with a slightly upright riding position for a highly efficient, fast and forgiving performance ride. Tommaso meticulous craftsmanship is evident on the Velocita with its custom hand made double butted smooth weld joints. We guarantee you will not find another frame for this value with hand made smooth weld craftsmanship. The welds are absolutely beautiful! Tommaso continues with the high performance, FSA Gossamer Compact Double (54/30) crankset which gives you the competitive advantage of wide-range gearing without resorting to the extra weight and flexibility of a triple crankset. Complimenting the frame is the Shimano Ultegra/Dura Ace 10 Speed group (20 total gears), Shimano’s new lightweight and reliable reduced spoke count wheelset, Ritchey seatpost, Tommaso carbon fork and pro level Ritchey bar and stem combinatio (more…)
The K-Factor frame is built in one piece (monocoque construction) and its geometry fits a larger group of people and it offers nice features like taller head tube (more comfortable to ride), air flow channel on top tube, full 12K weave, exclusive horizontal dropout with interchangeable hanger. Our desire is to offer the opportunity to a larger range of athletes to live the Kuota experience. The K-factor is the result of our passion and expertise and we believe that what Kuota offer you is the state of the art in bicycle industry. Assembly is required! This bike comes unassembled!
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This brand new comfortable commuter bicycle is as user-friendly and low-maintenance as it is easy on the eyes. Thanks to its internal 7-speed shifting (which can be shifted even when you’re at stop signs and lights), lightweight aluminum frame, super plush synthetic suspension saddle, full front and rear fenders, and an all-purpose rack, the only thing you?ll have to do when this bike arrives at your door is figure out what to do with your car. Aluminum frame is lightweight and stiff for easy lifting and quick acceleration, yet plenty strong to withstand heavy loads and rough roads. Shimano internal rear hub is remarkably maintenance-free compared to conventional cassette systems and provides seven smooth-shifting gears. Using the Nexus shifter is intuitively simple, letting you adjust the ride to meet the challenges of ascents, descents and sprints through traffic. Equipped with a Handlebar LED light, one of those rosy red rear lights, and low profile Mtn tires, this bike can easily – and safely – deliver you to wherever you need to be 24 Hours a Day, whether that includes gliding down a bike path or handling backwoods trails to Grandma?s House. Oh, and say you?re stopping by a friend?s house for (more…)
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6061 aluminum construction with Flat Top Tube technology offers incredible strength and resilience for the trail. Rock Shox Tora 302 U-Turn front suspension gives you 85-130mm of smooth, long travel performance for your all-mountain rides. Shimano Deore drivetrain with XT rear derailleur delivers sharp and powerful shifting action. Hollowtech II cranks put pedaling power, acceleration and speed right at your feet. Aluminum handlebars, stem and seatpost deliver core-level strength, style and performance. Crank Brothers Acid pedals use a robust platform to increase pedaling efficiency and power transfer. Hayes Stroker Ride hydraulic disc brakes guarantee rapid and controlled stopping power in any condition. WTB Speed Disc All Mountain rims with Shimano Deore IS disc hubs and Kenda Nevegal DTC tires provide the tough stability and traction you need to climb and descend with confidence.
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