Custom Paint

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Sep 142011
 

New to the U.S., Neil Pryde was one of an increasing number of companies offering custom paint options. These guys work with BMW Designworksusa to develop their frame shapes.

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Shimano’s ICE Brakes

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Sep 142011
 

Shimano’s brakes continue to be under-appreciated. In addition to cooling things down, the new aluminum “radiation fins” on the SLX, XT and XTR calipers make it very easy to make sure your pads are centered over your rotor. When you squeeze the lever you can see these things move from across the room.

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