Just can’t get enough of that cyclocross pain?  Want to make the experience more real?

Go for a single speed…like the Kona Major One.  And if you preregister for the StatenCX series by November 15, you’ll get an entry to win a new Major One singlespeed cyclocross bicycle frame, courtesy of NYC Velo and Kona.  And, if you register in the Singlespeed Open/Tandem Open class, you’ll receive an additional entry, giving you two chances to win.

Electra’s new line of ladies Fashion Cruisers bring a feminine touch to a classic cruiser design.

Color coordinated from front to rear, the bikes feature stylized fenders, grips, chainguards, saddles and frames, all with Electra’s balanced frame geometry that makes them easy and comfortable to ride.  They’re available with Shimano Nexus 3-speed internally geared hubs (which can be shifted without pedaling) or with derailleurs.

Electra is offering four models of the Fashion Cruisers, all of which have Boomerang Hi-Ten steel frames, Shimano Revo twist shifters, coaster brakes, full fenders and an extra large Ding Dong bell.  Shown above is the Peacock, which has cream colored tires on powdercoated aluminum rims w/ stainless spokes and a color-matched seat.  The frame and fenders have a peacock motif, and it’s also available in Chartreuse.

Hit ‘more’ to see the other three models and The Red Betty…

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INTERBIKE 2009 – Wilier Trestina introduced their new aerodynamic road bike, the 2010 Imperiale, designed to minimize the effects of crosswinds and maximize aerodynamic efficiency.

In the past, Wilier (pronounced vee-lee-air) worked with reknowned aero guru John Cobb (type his name in our search bar and you’ll find some other brands he’s worked with, too) on their Cento Crono and Tri Crono TT bikes, and the Italian brand brought him on board to design the Imperiale’s frame and fork.

Cobb points out that making a bike aerodynamic requires more thought and research than simply ovalizing tubes or attempting to “hide” or integrate components. It’s all about managing airflow,” he explains. “If you try beat or cheat the air, you’ve already lost the battle.”

Pics, specs and our ride review after the break…

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(Photo by Jennifer S. Altman for the NYTimes… is that a coffee cup in her bottle cage?)

Lucy Danziger, Editor of Self magazine, bikes to work. Pretty cool to see an editor of a fitness magazine “walking the walk” (or biking the bike, so to speak) instead of taking part in the usual perks Condé Nast, located in Midtown Manhattan, offers their editors. No car service for her! Read more about it on The New York Times and Gawker.com–who, by the way, calls her a “Great American” and says that she deserves some sort of prize for riding her bike to work in “treacherous” terrain. While I don’t know how “treacherous” commuting by bike in New York City is, I’m sure she’s not the only one out there braving the streets!

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PRESS RELEASE: The nation’s first Bikestation Secure Bike Module, a new concept in cost-effective, compact, multi-use bicycle transit center, is contracted for installation at the Covina Metrolink station in Covina, Calif. According to Andrea White-Kjoss, president and CEO of Mobis/Bikestation, the company that plans, designs, implements and operates alternative multimodal transit systems across the U.S., “The new bike modules overcome a top concern people have that keep them from using their bikes — theft.” The new Bikestation Covina Secure Bike Module is 10 x 25 square feet of high tech, “green” design offering 36 secure parking spaces to accommodate up to 80 users through digital access.

Click ‘more’ for the rest of the press release and more images (also, click on images for a larger view)…

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“Dramatic Skies” submitted by Doug McDonald of  Basque MTB.

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FROM REDLINE: The new 2010 Redline jerseys have just arrived in SBS warehouses – and are available from your local bike shop or from BikeThreads.com. The Flight jersey is a brand new graphic design, and features new looser jersey cuffs. This jersey matches great with Redline pants, or any brand of pant in red, white and black. It’ll make you look fast just standing still in staging!  MSRP $47.00 and available in youth and adult sizes.

What do you get when you take two of the world’s best BMX riders and one of the world’s best at the wheel……a daft and frenzied race to the finish! Kudos to Top Gear for hosting such a proper challenge.

Thanks to our eagle-eyed reader Stephen for having too much time on his hands and alerting us to the freeze-frame face of the Lego cyclist in the bicycle safety PSA video right when he’s about to get nailed by the car.  Sweet.

Streetfilms has put together this video to explain the 200+ miles of new bikes lanes that New York City has installed over the past few years.  Over the three years they were put in place, bicycle traffic has increased 45%, and NYC is well on their way to meeting their goal of 1,800 miles of bike lanes by 2030.

The NYC DOT has put in place three different types of lanes depending on the road type and width, including some left-side lanes to help prevent cyclists from getting doored.  Even if you don’t live in NYC, it’s worth watching to see what can be done when you can widen the roads…a perfect lesson for any city.  If NYC can do it, it can be done pretty much anywhere.

We found The Bullet Keychain pump adapter floating around the cycling blogosphere a while back, but couldn’t find any info about the creator.  Fortunately, he emailed us, and here’s the deal.  It’s made by Stephen Davis Phillips, and he’s got his website up and running.

The Bullet is a Presta-to-Schrader valve adapter that lets you stop at any gas station or tire shop with an air compressor and top of your tires, and the keychain bit keeps it from getting lost.  It’s machined from solid brass and comes with a matching 1″ keychain.  It’s $7 (includes shipping) and a portion of the proceeds are split between the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Dollars for Change.

For more pics of The Bullet, check our prior post.

Apparentely, the first time we posted about these, we showed a prototype, so here’s the real deal: The Skean top tube protector, from Cadaix.  It’s an anti-shock elastomer that loops onto your bicycle’s top tube to protect against frame damage if your handlebar swings all the way around in a wreck.  They’re €12 (about $17.85 US) and come in black and clear.  Photos of them in use after the break…

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