2012 Bianch Camaleonte Due

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Frame> Camaleonte Hydroformed Aluminum
Fork> Bianchi Aluminum
Crankset> Shimano Alivio, 48/38/28t
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano Tourney / (R) Shimano Alivio
Hubs> Aluminum
Rims> Alloy, doublewall
Tires> Spectra Amber, 700x32
Brakes> Shimano Acera, Mechanical Disc
Saddle> Selle Royal VIPER
Price> around $650.00
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Another great bicycle for the coming apocalypse.
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Bianchi Bicycles -  http://www.bianchiusa.com/#

2012 Salsa HORSETHIEF

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Frame> Aluminum Alloy
Fork> Fox 34RL, 120mm
Crankset> SRAM S1000, 22/36t
Derailleur's> (F) SRAM X7 / (R) SRAM X9 - 10 speed
Hubs> Formula, / thru-axle
Rims> Stan's Flow 29er
Tires> Continental Mountain King II, 29x2.35"
Brakes> SRAM Elixir 5
Saddle> WTB Pure V
Price> around $2500.00
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Salsa Bikes - http://salsacycles.com/
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Alliance for Biking & Walking: PeoplePoweredMovement.org

Story link -> Alliance for Biking & Walking: PeoplePoweredMovement.org
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2012 Fuji Newest 3.0

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Frame> A1-SL alloy / hydroformed top and down tubes
Fork> FC-77- carbon integrated
Crankset> Fuji forged alloy 30/39/50t
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano 2303 / (R) Shimano Sora
Hubs> Fuji alloy
Rims> Fuji alloy, doublewall
Tires> Kenda K-152, 700x25c
Brakes> Fuji alloy, dual pivot
Saddle> Fuji Road-Sport anatomical
Price> around $800.00 ?
(Check your local Fuji dealer and also Performance Bike. Performance Bikes is a Fuji distributor with excellent prices on many models.)
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Fuji Bikes - http://www.fujibikes.com/
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Performance Bikes - http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/TopCategories_10052_10551_-1

Terry SYMMETRY - flatbar

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Frame> Aluminum
Fork> Carbon, w/aluminum steerer
Crankset> FSA Vero, 30/39/50t
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano FD-R453 / (R) Shimano Tiagra
Hubs> Formula
Rims> Alex DA-22, doublewall
Tires> Panaracer Pasela, 700x28c
Brakes> Tektro R-310, dual-pivot
Saddle> Terry Butterfly
Price> around $1000.00
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Georgena Terry makes the only line of road bicycles designed specifically for women, without compromise. "We're famous for our geometry which results in the most comfortable riding position possible."
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Terry Bicycles - http://www.terrybicycles.com/

The Bike Shop Directory*

http://www.greatbikeshops.com/
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GreatBikeShops.com is a free to use directory of bicycle shops across North America. Since launching in December 2011, GreatBikeShops.com has grown to over 6,000 listings.
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What is a 29er? Basically.

Basically a 29er is a mountain bike (usually) built to use 700c or ISO 622 mm wheels. Twenty nine inch wheels absorb bumps and obstacles better, providing a smoother ride with better stability. 29er's also cover more ground with the same energy due to having a larger diameter than a standard 26" wheel. Road bikes also use 700c
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2012 Kona Splice 29er

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Frame> Kona 7005 Aluminum, butted
Fork> Suntour XCR 80mm, w/lock-out
Crankset> Suntour CS-XCC, 42/32/22t
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano Altus / (R) Shimano Acera
Hubs> Formula
Tire> Vittoria Mezcal, 29x2.1"
Brakes> ProMax, mechanical disc
Saddle> WTB Valcon Comp
Price> around $675.00
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Kona calls the Splice a cross between the Kahuna (an outstanding mid level 29er mountain bike) and their Kona Dew ( a hybrid/fitness bike). Giant and Specialized along with a few other bicycle companies have brought out basic 29er mountain bikes in this price range in the last few years. I like the Kona Splice because it's a little more streety than the other entry level 29er's out there. Perfect for guy's like myself who like to cruise the streets and putt around on the trails from time to time. If you do most of your riding on trails and single track you may want to invest in a little more substantial bicycle. Like the Kahuna.
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Kona Bikes - http://www.konaworld.com/
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2012 Specialized SOURCE Expert Disc

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Frame>  Specializrd E5 aluminum, w/internal cable housing
Fork > Aluminum, w/Cr-Mo steerer
Crankset> FSA Omega 40/34t
Derailleur's> SRAM Apex
Hubs> (F) Supernova Infinity 8 Dynamo hub / (R) Machined, double sealed
Rims> DRX 3000, doublewall
Tires> Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 700x30c
Brakes> Avid Trekking, hydraulic disc
Saddle> Body Geometry Targa Comp
Price> $2000.00
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Specialized - http://www.specialized.com/
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The Bicycle.

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Happy New Year!

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Bikamper

http://www.topeak.com/products/Tent/Bikamper
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2012 Trek Navigator 2.0 "just right"

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Frame> Alpha Silver Aluminum
Fork> SR Suntour NEX, 50mm
Crankset> Shimano M131, 48/38/28
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano Altus / (R) SRAM X3
Hubs> Alloy
Rims> Bontrager 550, doublewall, alloy
Tires> Bontrager H5, 26x2.0"
Brakes> Tektro, linear pull
Saddle> Bontrager Suburbia, w/adjustable suspension seat post
Price> around $450.00
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The Trek Navigator series comes in three models. The  Navigator 1.0, the Navigator 2.0 and the Navigator 3.0. The 1.0 model sells for just over $400.00 and comes with a rigid front fork (no suspension) and 7 speed rear derailleur. The 1.0 also has a single chainring crank so it has a total of 7 speeds.
The 2.0 comes with a suspension fork along with a three chainring crank and a 7 speed rear derailleur giving you a total of 21 speeds.
Other than better rims found on the 3.0, it and the 2.0 are essentially the same bike. The differences would probably not be discernible to the average rider. Like myself. Definitely not worth the extra $200.00 in my opinion
So to make a long story short. The Navigator 2.0 is not too hard like the 1.0 and not too soft like the 3.0.
It's just right...
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Trek Bikes - http://www.trekbikes.com/worldwide

St. Louis cycling advocate calls 2011 "fabulous" year for bikes.

Trailnet executive director Anne Mack
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With average gas prices reaching their highest level in 2011, more and more people began looking for an alternate way to get around.

In St. Louis, many of those commuters turned to vehicles of the two-wheeled variety.

Anne Mack, the executive director of Trailnet, told St. Louis Public Radio’s Rachel Lippmann as part of our series “A Good Year” that cyclists had a “fabulous” 2011.

"It was a great year for any resident, because cyclists are pretty much indicator species. If you see cyclists on the road, it’s a good sign that your community is heading to be more healthy, that you can be more active in your streets and that actually local economic development stands a better chance of really growing."

What were the highlights?

The building of the downtown bike commuter station is the best improvement in 2011. It can hold 120 bikes, and it has showers for men and women. It’s a great place to store your bike and get ready for work. We are pleased with the membership level we have.

How did all the pieces fall into place in 2011?

It’s an increased understanding that our health problems are related to our built environment. We’ve created an environment where it’s hard for us to walk and bike. We’re seeing increasing health costs, especially from obesity-related diseases – today’s generation won’t live as long as their parents because of that. Transportation costs are also increasing. Decreasing health intersecting with increasing expenses in a down economy is a perfect recipe to find a different way to get from point A to point B. Supporting bicyclists benefits more than just the bicyclist – it also benefits pedestrians and even car users.

Where’s been the biggest shift in attitudes?

In our region, it’s definitely the city of St. Louis. The mayor riding to the opening of the downtown station was huge – it indicates his interest. I have seen it in the recent sustainability effort. These policy changes will attract young people and also retain them.

Trailnet also finished its 23rd bike-walk master plan in 2011, so we’re seeing communities in the county also looking at how bikes and pedestrians can safely move in their community, and how they can be connected to schools, parks and civic centers.

What was the one bike-friendly policy that you couldn’t get done this year?

“Trailnet looks forward to St. Louis County embracing bicycling as a mode of transportation and really designing and building for the bicycle facilities that make these roads complete. As it is, that isn’t the case, so we look forward to continuing discussion, and hopefully [in] 2012, St. Louis County will be adopting those.”

What are the big goals for 2012?

We really want to expand the use of “Shift Your Commute,” which is a software program that can help us figure out how many people are bike-commuting, where are the major corridors for bicycling, and what the carbon offset is for these miles. We want to get a very strong baseline. I think we’re also really going to advance multi-modal transportation planning – the idea that walking or biking to transit is the best way to get out of your vehicle. St. Louis can really become a top 10 city that you want to live and work in.
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By Rachel Lippmann @ NPR's News for St. Louis
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http://news.stlpublicradio.org/

2012 KHS Urban Xpress

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Frame> Reynolds 520 DB CrMo, w/curved seatstays
Fork> Full CRMo, unicrown
Crankset> Truvativ Iso Flo Road 3.0, 52/42/30t
Derailleur's> (F) Shimano Micro Shift  (R) Shimano Acera
Hubs> Formula
Rims> Weinmann X Star 18, doublewall
Tires> Kenda Kwest, 700x35c
Brakes> Tektro 855AL, linear pull
Saddle> KHS Ultra Comfort
Price> around $550.00
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A great bike at a great price.
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KHS Bikes - http://www.khsbicycles.com/index.htm

100 Copies * Limited edition art prints

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link ->  http://100copies.net/

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100copies is the brainchild of Singapore Creative Director Thomas Yang. An avid cyclist, he decided to combine two of his passions – bicycles and art – into 100copies. All of the products you see here are original designs created by him and are limited to, as the name suggests, 100 copies. Each piece of work will be watermarked, labeled with the title and edition number. As such, no two copies are ever completely identical.

Screaming Monkey's top five rules for buying your first "real" bicycle.

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Rule #1. * Always begin your search at a "real" bicycle shop. Department store or "big box" stores are not real bicycle shops. I cannot stress this fact enough. There is a unique joy one gets while riding a quality bicycle. This unique joy cannot be found on a department store bicycle. Period.
*Wal-Mart, K-mart and Sears do not sell quality bicycles.*
Almost everyone is within driving distance of a authorized bicycle dealership. Whether it's Trek, Giant, Raleigh or another bicycle manufacturer begin your search with a bike shop authorized to sell  a name brand bike. Trek and Giant are probably the most available bikes in the U.S.
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Rule #2. * Consider and research the type of bicycle that best meets your needs. Comfort bike, mountain bike, touring bike, fitness bike, commuter, etc.
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Rule #3. * Test ride everything. Usually the perfect bike for you will tell you it's the perfect bike for you, if you listen.
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Rule #4. *  "Try not to buy more bike than you need while at the same time trying not to buy less bike than you need. Find the right bike for you. Not everyone needs carbon fiber...
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Rule #5. *  Research sites like Screaming Monkey Bike to see what's available in today's entry-level bicycle market.
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S. Monkey

2012 Giant Cypress ST * (Department Store BUSTER!)

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Frame> 4130 Custom Steel
Fork> Chromoly
Crankset> SR Suntour XCC, 48/38/28t
Hubs> Alloy
Rims> Giant, alloy
Tires> Kenda 700x38c, Multi-Surface
Brakes> Alloy, direct pull
Saddle> Giant Comfort, Men's and Ladies
Price> under $350.00
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Giant Bikes - http://www.giant-bicycles.com/

THE BIANCHI LUXURY GUCCI BICYCLES

Gucci has launched two exclusive Bianchi by Gucci bicycles designed by the brand’s Creative Director, Frida Giannini.
The Bianchi by Gucci bikes are only available for purchase in London from Gucci’s store at 18 Sloane Street. The white, hydro-formed steel single speed bike (above) costs $5,000 while the black carbon fiber monocoque model (below) is priced at $14,000.

More New Yorkers than ever are riding bicycles to work.

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Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said the city is turning old parking meters into bike racks to accommodate more cyclists. A bike-rental program will also add 10,000 more bicycles to Gotham streets by next summer.

More cycle statistics:

* Commuter biking increased 8% in the last year, and was up 289% from 2001.

* 18,846 cyclists rode by six commuter locations each day this year, up from 17,491 in 2010 and 4,927 in 2001.

* More than 6,000 parking meter pokes will be repurposed for bike racks.

* 260 miles of bike lanes have been added in the last four years.

Source: Department of Transportation