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New 2011 Tune Mag 170 – 17mm axle
German manufacturer Tune updates its hub range this year. This Mag170, 2011 version hits the scale with 172g. A 17mm aluminium axle is fitted into the aluminum shell that now receives three 6803 bearings and a 6903 instead of the 6802/6902 bearings of the former Mag180/15mm axle.
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NeilPryde, a new bike manufacturer
Leader in the surf equipment market, the Pryde group has extended its skills to cycling market during the summer. The very new NeilPryde brand pushes the enveloppe through two high-end bikes, the Diablo and the Alize, both direct sold on their website.
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Alchemy ORC – in details
It is claimed to be the stiffest road hub of the market. Jeremy Parfitt, the designer shares a video featuring the disassembling procedure and the details of the design.
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Hives brakes recall
Quite uncommon in Europe, Hive brand is recalling its Revl Carbon calipers.
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BK-Composites brakes
Benjamin Kock has a good reputation for his mountain bike components. BK-Composite CEO designed a brake caliper prototype that is pretty light and simple.
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Polar and Look VS Garmin and MetriGear
Power sensors get closer to the source, to know, the cyclists foot. After the hubs, the chainstays, the cranks, these sensors now get around the pedals. We knew MetriGear had a power sensor under development that is integrated into the pedal axle. It seems like the testing and prototyping period come to an end.