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Interbike Wrap-Up 2008

 After a whirlwind tour of the bike industry's annual "Big Show," I came away with a feeling that there is a lot of boring stuff being made today, but also a few gems. For every needle in the haystack, though, it was a reminder that innovation is a live and well in the cycling world.
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Feeling Free: Nineteen Frequency ElleSystem

 Canadian ITU swim-star Jill Savege tests out Nineteen's premier women's specific suit in the famed waters of Penticton's Okanagan Lake while putting aside any cultural favoritism in the name of women's liberation (from ill-fitting wetsuits).
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Smarmy Fahrradkongress

 There is probably a fine, long German word that aptly describes the social, cultural and industrial phenomenon that is Interbike. Part of that word should include kitschig which, according to those whom I rely upon for such transliteration, means smarmy, though there seems not be an exact German word for this.

Smarmy, because the trade show takes place in Las Vegas, the only place in the world where gold chains, side burns, white patent leather shoes and Sansabelt pants can be pulled off and, in the right context, might even be cool.

Another part of that long German word must include fahrrad because, at some point, an attendee must turn his attention to the upcoming season's bikes. The end-users of such bikes and associated goods likewise want to see what's new.

To that end, we present a few more Tim Carlson photos of what we saw at this year's kitschigerfahrradkongress.

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Luke McKenzie’s Scott Plasma 2

 For our series "the bikes of the pros", we look closer at the Scott Plasma 2 of Luke McKenzie. The fast Australian switched mid season to this new ride and we wanted some numbers and details.
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Will it go ’round in circles?

 Triathletes are perfectly wired to be in the world, but not of it, as we routinely demonstrate an ability to cycle without exhibiting any outward signal that we are, in fact, cyclists. Evidence: wheels.
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A closer look at …

 Eurobike 2008 started officially today in Friedrichshafen, Germany and we were able to get a closer look at a 2009 prototype of a company that has been fairly quiet in terms of tri bikes recently.
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A Look into LOOK for 2009

 LOOK’s growing presence in the triathlon realm is evidenced as Slowtwitch.com was taken through its 2009 Tri line. And while they have truly competitive new products, their design principles take a different tack - one that perhaps changes conventional thinking of what aero really is.
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Chrissie Wellington’s Cervelo P2C

 When Chrissie Wellington recently stormed to a second place overall finish at the Alpe d'Huez triathlon she put her competitors on notice that the Ironman Hawaii win wasn't a fluke. For our "the bikes of the pros" series we take a closer look at her Cervelo P2C.
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V for Vendetta

 Verily velocity and victory vanquish vocal vacillations over the oft vilified vestments of open water swimming. In other words, speed will make you a believer in XTerra's Vendetta wetsuit.
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Chamois cream: the best thing you’re not using

 Friction is your friend, if you're going around a tight corner on your bicycle and staying upright is your aim. But down there in your cycling shorts, friction is your enemy. What you need is a weapon worthy of the fight. We're here to equip you.