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New tires from Schwalbe for 2012

 German-based Schwalbe introduces a host of updated and new product for 2012. This includes the latest entry in to the tubeless market, with some very surprising rolling resistance numbers.
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Luke McKenzie’s Plasma 3

 Aussie Luke McKenzie was the runner-up at the Urban Hotels Group Ironman 70.3 Cairns and we take a closer look at his race ready 2012 Scott Plasma 3.
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Campy EPS for triathlon

 Life, for the well-heeled triathlete, is about to get a little more complicated. Come September, 2012, some of you will have to make a new decision: Dura Ace Di2 or Campagnolo EPS for your tri bike.
Cycling

Tire Sealants

 This is, to date, your definitive overview of tire sealants, for training and racing, for all types of tires, and tubes, and tires without tubes. Including how to make your own home brew.
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Rappstar’s Specialized Shiv Tri

 Jordan Rapp will be competing on a Specialized Shiv Tri S-Works this year and we had a closer look at his very clean setup, and we mean clean in more than one way.
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Fast Tires for 2012 – 3

 In a recent Slowtwitch poll a total of 29 votes were spread amongst Dugast, Schwalbe, Vredestein, Hutchinson, and Veloflex. Those are some really great tires! For some of you, your best possible choices.
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Scott Tri Carbon Shoe (2012)

 Scott's got a footwear division, making both running and cycling shoes. I'm impressed with the quality of its work. Overall these shoes are good, but certain design features need some upgrading.
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Zipp Vuka Alumina Clip

 If you look closely, you'll notice a new motif showing up in aerobar design. The armrest and extension are linked. Zipp has hit the manufacturing cycle about right with its new Vuka Alumina Clip.
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Lake TX312

 This is one hell of a shoe, created with passion for the sport, and it will definitely be my shoe for the coming season. Still, distribution and customer service will be this shoe company's challenge.
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Fast Tires for 2012 – 2

 Veloflex is the silent killer, Schwalbe has the most potential for growth, and if youve never heard of FMB, they are the hot ticket when it comes to road cycling. Tire reviews Part 2.
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Fast Tires for 2012 – 1

 Part-1 of a two-part overview of current tire offerings, clincher and tubular, for all major brands. Consider this an "as-of-early-2012" summary of what's out there. We focus primarily on tires sold as race-intended.