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Alpha Black Aluminum, full aluminum frame

Frame Alpha Black Aluminum
Fork Bontrager Race, carbon legs, SpeedTrap compatible
Wheels Bontrager SSR (43cm: 650c)
Tires Bontrager R1, 700×23c (43: 650×23c) (New for this year)

Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Crank Shimano R600, 50/34 or Shimano R-553 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Shimano
Cassette Shimano 105 11-28, 10 speed

Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails (New for this year)
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Tektro R540 w/Shimano 105 STI levers

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Specifications:
Alpha Black Aluminum, full aluminum frame
Frame Alpha Black Aluminum
Fork Bontrager Race, carbon legs, SpeedTrap compatible
Wheels Bontrager Race
Tires Bontrager R2, 700×23c (New for this year)

Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Crank Shimano 105, 50/34 or 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Shimano
Cassette Shimano 105 11-28, 10 speed

Components
Saddle Bontrager Affinity 2, hollow Cro-Moly rails (New for this year)
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Shimano 105 w/Shimano 105 STI levers

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Trek is doing a rather cool bike giveaway right now:
http://trekbikes.promo.eprize.com/dreambigger/ I’m not sure if I will win, but I did think the commercial was cool. I’m such a propaganda junky…

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6 Series OCLV2 Red Carbon frame w/BB90; Ride Tuned seatmast; internal cable routing; DuoTrap compatible

Frame OCLV2 Red Carbon, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap compatible
Fork Bontrager Race XXX Lite, full carbon w/E2 asymmetrical steerer

Wheels Bontrager Race Lite
Tires Bontrager R3, 700×23c

Shifters Shimano Ultegra STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Crank Shimano Ultegra, 53/39, 50/34 or 52/39/30
Bottom Bracket BB90 Trek integrated Shimano BB kit
Cassette Shimano 105 11-25 (double) or 11-28 (compact), 10 speed

Saddle Bontrager Affinity Race Lite, hollow stainless steel rails, 146mm width
Seat Post Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race Blade VR, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset Cane Creek IS-2, integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
Brakeset Shimano Ultegra w/Shimano Ultegra STI levers

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New 6 Series inspired TCT frame w/BB90; Ride Tuned seatmast; internal cable routing; DuoTrap compatible

Frame 5 Series TCT Carbon, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap compatible
Fork Bontrager Race X Lite w/E2 aluminum steerer, carbon crown and legs

Wheels Bontrager Race Lite
Tires Bontrager R3, 700×23c

Shifters Shimano Ultegra STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace
Crank Shimano Dura-Ace, 50/34
Bottom Bracket BB90 Trek integrated Shimano BB kit
Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11-28, 10 speed

Saddle Bontrager Affinity 2, hollow Cro-Moly rails
Seat Post Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race Blade VR, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
Brakeset Shimano Ultegra w/Shimano Ultegra STI levers

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SpecificationsFeatures NEW!
New 6 Series inspired TCT frame w/BB90; Ride Tuned seatmast; internal cable routing; DuoTrap compatible

Frame 5 Series TCT Carbon, E2, BB90, internal cable routing, DuoTrap compatible
Fork Bontrager Race X Lite w/E2 aluminum steerer, carbon crown and legs

Wheels Bontrager Race
Tires Bontrager R3, 700×23c

Shifters Shimano Ultegra STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Crank Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 or 52/39/30
Bottom Bracket BB90 Trek integrated Shimano BB kit
Cassette Shimano 105 11-28, 10 speed

Saddle Bontrager Affinity 2, hollow Cro-Moly rails – NEW!
Seat Post Bontrager Ride Tuned Carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset – NEW
Handlebars Bontrager Race Blade VR, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
Brakeset Shimano Ultegra w/Shimano Ultegra STI levers

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I have been looking for sometime for a cycling training app that will work on my iPhone using the wireless standard ANT+. Until recently, all I saw online were rumors and others talking about the idea.

It now looks like there are three companies out there that will seriously be producing iPhone Apps that will work with ANT+ devises.

Wahoo Fitness and Digifit are both selling their Apps and hardware, while Pedal Brain looks to be another 3-6 months out. Although, I do think Pedal Brain is making the superior product that will be worth the wait.

ANT+ iPhone/ iPod Touch Cycling Computers

Wahoo Fitness www.wahoofitness.com
App Store Download (free)
ANT+ Adapter Needed $79.99
Wahoo looks to have limited ability to track data overtime or export it to something that could, but the price for the total system is only $79 and that is well below the cost of any cycling computer that will do the same.

Digifit’s iPower www.digifit.me
App Store Download ($39.99)
Needed ANT+ Adapter ($79.99)
Digifit does offer some basic on-screen analysis, but nothing a hardcore power training cyclist would be interested in. At $120 for the whole system, this is right on the edge for me of buying a Bontrager Node or some other cycling computer that will display all the same information for about $90

Pedal Brain en.pedalbrain.com
Pedal Brain is not on the market yet, but from their website / blog you can see that they almost are. I have no idea what the price will be, but from the photos this looks like a very well put together system that will directly send all of your power data to a cycling coach or display in large useable graphs.

I personally am going to hold out till Pedal Brain hits the market, but if your are looking for a lower cost system that is fun and supports social media apps / networks I would have to recommend Wahoo Fitness.

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Trek just updated the specs for the 2011 Trek 1.5 road bike. Along with the new color for the year the bike also will host Bontrager’s new Affinity saddle.

Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T2, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crank FSA Vero, 50/34 or 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Cartridge type
Cassette SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails
Seat Post Bontrager Carbon, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Alloy, dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers

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Trek has released the information for the 2011 Trek 1.2. Looks like the One Series bikes are getting new paint and Bontrager’s new Affinity saddle. Advertised Price is $899.99.

Frameset
Frame Alpha White Aluminum
Fork Bontrager Approved, carbon legs
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T1, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crank FSA Vero, 50/34 or 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket Cartridge type
Cassette SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed
Pedals Nylon body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Affinity 1, steel rails New for this year
Seat Post Bontrager Alloy, infinite tilt adjustment, 20mm offset
Handlebars Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Stem Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Grips Bontrager gel tape
Headset 1-1/8″ semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset Alloy, dual pivot w/Shimano Sora STI levers

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Update:

Trek / Bontrager has just posted some information on their new saddles. Looks like the are going to keep the RXL race saddle that I love and add in the Affinity Saddle into their product line up. The saddle will share all of the same inform technology, but be designed for a more up-right riding position. ( a.k.a. the way most people ride, unlike… Tour de France riders who don’t mind being hunched over for hours)

Bontrager Affinity RXL

MSRP* | $149.99
+ Lightweight, high-performance road saddle offering firm support for the weight conscious rider
+ inForm Science of Comfort design based on pressure mapping and 3D motion capture data
+ Saddle shape is optimized for road riding, featuring a narrower nose than the Evoke and a rear notch to shave precious grams.
+ Available in three different, gender-specific widths for proper fit and support
+ Size Specific Curvature supports the skeletal structure in a way that’s optimized for a slightly more upright yet still performance-
oriented riding position, resulting in greater comfort and proper blood flow
+ Gender-specific Contour Relief Zone (CRZ) gives added pressure relief to sensitive soft tissue
+ Superlight Zone Density™ foam provides superior cushioning without interfering with proper skeletal support
+ Carbon fiber reinforced nylon base with hollow titanium rails
+ Unconditional Comfort Guarantee

Bontrager Affinity RL

MSRP* | $99.99
+ High-performance road saddle with more padding than the RXL for a more forgiving ride
+ inForm Science of Comfort design based on pressure mapping and 3D motion capture data
+ Saddle shape is optimized for road riding, featuring a narrower nose than the Evoke and a rear notch
to shave precious grams.
+ Available in three different, gender-specific widths for proper fit and support
+ Size Specific Curvature supports the skeletal structure in a way that’s optimized for a slightly more upright
yet still performance-oriented riding position, resulting in greater comfort and proper blood flow
+ Gender-specific Contour Relief Zone (CRZ) gives added pressure relief to sensitive soft tissue
+ Zone Density foam provides superior cushioning without interfering with proper skeletal support
+ Carbon fiber reinforced nylon base with hollow titanium rails
+ Unconditional Comfort Guarantee
Product Details

Bontrager Affinity R

MSRP* | $69.99
+ Performance road saddle available in three different, gender-specific widths for proper fit and support
+ inForm Science of Comfort design based on pressure mapping and 3D motion capture data
+ Saddle shape is optimized for road riding, featuring a narrower nose than the Evoke and a rear notch to
shave precious grams.
+ Available in three different, gender-specific widths for proper fit and support
+ Size Specific Curvature supports the skeletal structure in a way that’s optimized for a slightly more upright
yet still performance-oriented riding position, resulting in greater comfort and proper blood flow
+ Gender-specific Contour Relief Zone (CRZ) gives added pressure relief to sensitive soft tissue
+ Nylon/Composite base with hollow chromoly steel rails
+ Unconditional Comfort Guarantee

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Looks like Bontrager will be re-tooling their saddles for 2011. I have not seen any details of the saddle, but from the specs of the 2011 4 series Madone you can see Trek is no longer using the Bontrager R2 and the Bontrager Affinity Saddle 2 will replace it. I am looking forward to seeing if they are going to improve on their InForm saddles too, or if it is just carry down technology.

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