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Supernova Airstream Battery Headlight

These days, lighting technology seems to be moving at the speed of light (ugh). The latest and greatest battery-powered light will be the Supernova Airstream. We haven’t got our hands on one of these babies yet. But here’s a nice little youtube information video.  Look for these on our website this September. Supernova Airstream Video
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New Arrivals: SKS Rennkompressor pump, Bike Ribbon padded handlebar tape.

The SKS Rennkompressor is my favorite floor pump, and it’s the one we use here in the store most often. Have you tried other European pumps and had the pump head fly off your presta valve before you can get it up to pressure? I certainly have. Wood handle, long hose, rebuildable, [...]
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Shimano Alfine 11 speed quietly announced.

Saw this info this morning via Hubstripping. The German cycling website Aktiv Radfahren posted info on an upcoming Alfine 11 speed hub, SG-S700, due in September of 2010 for 300 Euros. Reported 409% ratio, gear steps of 17% and 13%. Article translation is here. I’ll keep an eye out for more official information [...]
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Origin8 Classique Saddlebag

An inexpensive alternative to a classic canvas saddlebag. Has the same dimensions as the “large” bag from a certain English manufacturer, but made in China from 600D polyester, rather than cotton duck. This makes for a lighter and less rugged bag. Has leather straps that are a little bit thinner than standard, [...]
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The Return of Quick-Glo

Since 1957, the chrome cleaner and polish of choice at bike shops across the country has been Quick-Glo.   Impossible to find since 2005, Quick-Glo is back in production with the same formula. Quick-Glo Chrome Cleaner at Harris Cyclery
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