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Finding your head space …


I will let Dermot O’Leary tell his own story … finding your head space.

Source: QuickreleaseTV

Recall: Surly Long Haul Trucker

Product Safety Recalls Australia (Australia Competition and Consumer Commission) and Dirt Works Australia Pty Ltd have announced a recall of all Surly Long Haul Truckers sold between February 2006 and August 2010. Refer to PRA number: 2010/11919 issued on August August 20, 2010 for the formal notice.

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2010 Fulcrum Racing 5 Black Wheelset Clincher Owner Review

fulcrum-racing5-2010-zoom I purchased my Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset from Bike24.net in March 2010 for a landed price of AU$263.57.  This review reflects my usage of the bib shorts over a four month period, aka the BackpackGearTest.org approach.

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Castelli Velocissimo Bib Shorts Owner Review

I purchased a pair of Castelli men’s Velocissimo bib shorts in August 2010 from Probikekit (PBK) for a landed cost of AU$107.00.  This review reflects my usage of the bib shorts over a four month period, aka the BackpackGearTest.org approach.

For a little bit of marketing spin and hey Italian legendary status, a little background on Castelli from Castelli

Since 1876, we’ve been the tailor for the champions. It was our innovative mindset which the brought the earliest heroes to us: legends like Binda, Coppi, and Bartali. We invented the skinsuit, the silk jersey and the first LYCRA short used in professional racing. Today we continue this innovative tradition.

Makes me feel good about my Castelli bib shorts …tailored for champions … innovative traditions … mmm so do they live up to the spin?

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Berlin Bike Shop – Advertising with Style

Co-owner Christian Petersen looks out of a window at his bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, north-east of Berlin August 17, 2010. The owners attached about 120 bicycles on the facade to advertise their shop.

Source: Bike Hacks