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Adrian from Scott Sports shows us the Foil lineup for 2012. Scott believes aero road bikes are here to stay and is making available a Foil for a wide range of costs to make sure everyone can get on one.
Dustan shows us the newest road bike from Norco, the 2012. It’s a more comfortable riding road bike meant for long miles. The Valence Carbon comes in 4 different pricepoints starting with the Di2 package. 3 different alloy versions with 2 women’s specific models are also available.
The 2nd generation I-Clic² pedals have had their body changed by adding a small plate of stainless steel to protect against wear out. The I-Clic² pedals range from $140 for the Fiberflex to the top of the line Titanium for $450.
I-Clic² Fiberflex
For 2012, Marin has 3 new Pro Fit models, the Stelvio T3 Red Edition, Stelvio T3 Force and the Stelvio T3 Apex, with the Stelvio Red coming in at $5999 and the Apex at a more affordable $2500. Marin’s Endurance Fit series has also been redesigned for 2012.
Marin Pro Fit Stelvio T3 Red
Trek Bicycle and international poster phenomenon ARTCRANK have unveiled a new aesthetic for Trek’s popular District line. The Trek District ARTCRANK Edition combines Trek’s top commuter bike with graphics created by ARTCRANK Lead Designer Rob Angermuller. Hand painted and assembled by hand at Trek’s Waterloo, WI manufacturing facility, the limited production project, was an opportunity for both Trek and ARTCRANK to take their love for bikes and art in a new direction.
Nearly three years of comprehensive research, design and engineering have led to the all-new, redesigned range of 2012 Giant TCR road bikes. Blending new engineering ideas with the proven design features that have made TCR the choice of so many riders for more than a decade, Giant is once again redefining the high-performance road category.
Born from a design philosophy called Beyond Integration, the 2012 TCR Advanced SL, TCR Advanced, TCR Advanced W and TCR Composite bikes were created with a holistic approach to performance. A team of Giant engineers, product developers and manufacturing experts set aside existing barriers and created cohesive, systematic solutions to ambitious performance goals.
“We started this project with a complex goal, which was to reduce the weight of the existing TCR Advanced SL while enhancing the ride performance that our pro racers love,” said Dennis Lane, Giant Global Director or Product Development. “Achieving that goal required an extraordinary effort. We tossed out all the old rules and developed new standards, new engineering solutions, new ways to actually build the bikes. And we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”
The top-of-the-line TCR Advanced SL was developed in conjunction with the Rabobank Cycling Team. Team riders tested pre-production models this spring and are racing them at key events including the upcoming Tour de France.
This is the all new Diamondback Podium 6 road bike, it slots in just below the flagship Podium 7, but the frame weighs just 100 grams more.
Frederique of Look Cycle shows us the all new 2011 695 top of the range road bike. Look has integrated not only the seat mast, but the new HSC7 fork, headset, stem, and new ZED2 crankset. The 695 will come in two versions, the regular 695 which should be plenty stiff for most, but for those that are looking for all out stiffness, there is a SR (super rigid) version available as well.
