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SERVICE COURSE

In the service course facilities of the world's top cycling teams, Zipp is synonymous with the highest standards for performance. Now Zipp is extending that reputation to the new Service Course collection.  Get a hint of what's coming in Zipp's new Service Course line here......

Shimano Goes Carbon for 2011 Dura-Ace Pedals

Tested over the past few months in the pro peloton, Shimano’s new Dura-Ace PD-7900 SPD-SL pedal replaces the aluminum body with a proprietary long-fiber injection molded carbon fiber to drop about 30g per pair.

The axles and bearings are contained within a billet aluminum cylinder bonded to the interior of the pedal body. This keeps the bearings from sitting directly on the carbon and provides a stronger, more durable design. Each pedal uses three sets of bearings to keep things rolling smooth and steady under load.

The top uses a redesigned stainless steel plate to create a durable but smooth contact patch for the base of the cleat, allowing it to move naturally without wearing into the carbon body.

Full Specs

Long Fiber Injection Molded Carbon Body
- Injection molding insures precise shape and consistent material distribution
- Shimano proprietary long fiber carbon creates a stronger body
Three Bearing Cartridge Axle
- Three separate sets of bearings along the axle create better pedal stability and
smooth rotation regardless of load
- An independent billet aluminum cartridge creates a more durable bearing
interface and preserves both carbon body and bearings
Adjustable Cleat Tension
- Easy cleat tension adjustment at pedal back plate
Stainless Steel Top Place
- New design stainless top plate protects the carbon body from wear
Weight:
- 248 grams
MSRP:
- $349.99
Availability:
- September 2010

2011 FELT BICYCLES COMING SOON!

Meridian Cycles is excited to present to you Felt's 2011 Early Launch Preview.  This is the earliest product launch in Felt's history and is the result of a gigantic effort by thier entire creative team…from engineering to product development to the artists.  This effort was in a direct result to the increased demand for Felt Bicycles across the country.  Click the logo below for a preview of Felt's 2011 bikes and E-mail us at meridiancycles@gmail.com or call (208) 884-1613 for availability and areas best pricing!

Join the Movement and Ride for the Cause - Virtually!

The American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure works to improve the lives of those 23.6 million American children and adults who suffer from diabetes. This July, the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, Versus television and MapMyRide.com have teamed up to present a thrilling VIRTUAL cycling event—the 2010 Le Tour Challenge. The Challenge gives you the chance to ride alongside Lance and the other top pros in the 2010 Tour de France and get daily "virtual" results that show how you would have stacked up against the pros each day of the Tour. Le Tour Challenge participants will also have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from diabetes by joining with thousands of other Tour de Cure cyclists around the nation who are riding for the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure - VIRTUALLY.

  Win Great Prizes including a trip for two to Paris to see the 2011 Tour de France!

Check out all of the details and register here....

Felt gives us an official first look at its all new 2011 DA TT bike at the Tour of California

Felt's new 2011 DA time trial bike, which is said to be 14-percent faster aerodynamically and 13-percent stiffer than the current version can be seen in action Saturday at the Tour of California individual time trial and has been on display all week for public viewing.  Check out all of the details here.....

WIN A TRIP TO THIS YEARS TOUR DE FRANCE

A NEW CHAPTER IN SPEED

After two years of near-constant prototyping and refinement, Zipp carbon clinchers have arrived. Featuring a revolutionary aero rim shape and carbon materials found nowhere else in the world, the all-new 404 Carbon Clincher is the wheelset you've been waiting for.

Its Firecrest™ rim shape is the first deep-profile carbon clincher design to offer the superior aerodynamics, ride quality, strength, and handling of a wider rim body. Yet the 404 Carbon Clincher weighs just 1557 grams per wheelset, putting it among the lightest deep-profile carbon clinchers available. And like all Zipp carbon rims, the 404 Carbon Clincher is handmade in Speedway, Indiana.

To check pricing and availability call us at (208) 884-1613 or click here

The Hard To find Salsa El Mariachi Ti

NOW IN STOCK!

The El Mariachi Ti is crafted from 3/2.5 seamless titanium.  Titanium offers a truly unique balance of strength, low weight, stiffness, vibration damping, and durability.

The combination of this Ti tubing, Salsa geometry, and big wheels deliver a smooth ride on root and rock-strewn singletrack.

Whether you’re putting on the big boy (or girl) pants and taking on that NUE-series 100-miler, or just joining your local crew for an all-day trail riding beatdown, the El Mariachi Ti will keep you coming back for another delicious serving of dirt.

SEA OTTER CLASSIC 2010

Niner’s all-new Jet 9 made its public debut here, and it’s every bit as pretty as their leaked images suggest.

This bike is a production-spec bike with two differences.  On the driveside seatstay, the rear derailleur cable will actually run under the tube, not on top as shown here.  On the non-drive side, the rear brake cable will also run underneath, not on top.

Check out all the pictures here....

New Zipp wheels and accessories just arrived!

Now you can own the same Zipp 303 wheels that helped Cancellara dominate on the cobbles!

Until this month, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix were the two most imposing challenges remaining on Zipp’s “to-win list”. In fact, no carbon wheels of any make had conquered either race. But over the last two Sundays, Fabian Cancellara’s crushing victories riding Zipp 303 Tubulars showed that carbon wheels can do more than just survive on the cobblestones. They can dominate.

Zipp engineers designed the 303 to handle the brutal conditions of Cobbled Classics with comfort and control. The 27.5mm-wide rim flexes to absorb bumps like a leaf spring, so the 303 offers superb impact resistance, a smooth ride quality, and surefooted handling.

Especially with the ample tires used at Flanders and Roubaix, the 303’s wide rim shape also provides a significant aerodynamic advantage over traditional aluminum rims. With a 45mm-deep, fully toroidal profile, the 303 did its part to help Fabian ride solo for 40 miles and build up a combined margin of victory of more than 3 minutes - including the victory celebrations.

Pinarello debuts new bike at Paris-Roubaix

Pinarello says the KOBH 60.1 was developed in conjunction with Team Sky, as a result of the team’s request for a bike made for the rigors of the spring classics. With a potential winner in Juan Antonio Flecha and an outside podium contender in Matthew Hayman, it’s no surprise that this new powerhouse team demanded bike frames to match its ambitions.

The same 60HM1K carbon fiber from Torayca is used in both the Dogma and the new KOBH, and both incorporate Pinarello’s Nanoally Technology, using the company’s EPS molding system.

However, the KOBH 60.1 differs from the Dogma and all other Pinarello bikes with a new geometry developed for the Northern Classics. Pinarello calls it CenturyRide, and it is designed to provide more shock absorption and comfort with the goal of delaying rider fatigue over long, rough courses. Pinarello claims the KOBH 60.1 achieves this without compromising lateral stiffness, saying it remains on par with that of the Dogma 60.1.

And Then There Was Law!

On Monday, March 29, Governor Otter signed legislation authorizing what Iis believed to be the nation's FIRST specialty vehicle license plate dedicated to the mountain biking community! 

Find ou all of the latest information and see what you can do to support the cause at http://idmtbtrailassoc.blogspot.com/