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THE Industries has released 10 new designs for their “One” helmet.  Depending on the graphic you want, they’re available in either carbon fiber and composite models, they feature 15 air vents and 4 venting channels with a new Dry Cool removable liner.  Each helmet comes with two visors, has a dual EPS liner and exceeds CPSC and CE standards.

Shown above is the new “Leather and Lace” design (Composite) and we’ve posted several more of the new ones after the break, along with some of the cooler original graphics, too.

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The Prohab Helmet Society’s 2010 Calendar features lady cyclists with their bicycles with proceeds going toward the non-profit Society’s goal of promoting and providing helmets to bike riders that need them.  The calendar goes on sale Nov. 13, but you can preorder it from their blog.  Click the images below to enlarge and preview January (Janet) and March (Sarah).  Now if only someone could figure out how to embed these images in the background of iCal, we’d be golden.

Bikepure.org has some new socks available through Silverfish in the UK, and they’re made by SockGuy, so you might be able to hit them up via their website if you’re interested.  At least, until, they’re available via BikePure’s website.

What’s BikePure?  They’re the ones that promote dope-free cycling and have been signing some pretty respectable teams and racers to their honor code.  Join for free, or make a small donation and get a cool blue BikePure headset spacer (check it out in our interview with BikePure founder Myles here.).

Ladies, looking to expand your cycling gear to more than padded shorts and culottes? Cyclodelic has it’s Cool ‘09 collection online now–in addition to their current offering of cycling accessories. Check out the feminine styling and fun colors Cyclodelic offers. Not only beautiful in form, these products are functional as well. Made with fabrics that help wick away sweat and dry quickly to keep you warm–they even have reflective detailing. Ladies, you no longer have to look like the boyz!

I don’t see any US distributors yet, so if you’re not in the UK you should probably email their sales department if you want to order: sales(at)cyclodelic(dot)co(dot)uk.

Click ‘more’ for my Wish list…(I wear a medium)

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INTERBIKE 2009 - Light and Motion actually announced these lights back in June, but we were able to get a look at some of the prototyping used to develop their Seca lights:

Shown at top is the new Seca 900, a 900 lumen mountain bike light released mid-year in both normal and “Ultra” versions with retail prices at $649.99 and $699.99 respectively (The Ultra gets a larger battery, otherwise they’re the same).

Check our prior post for tech specs, and hit more for real live photos of the Seca 900 and new Stella 150L, 150N and 300 commuter lights…

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INTERBIKE 2009 - Time Sports had their new i-Clic road pedals on display in several models, plus their new Allroad Gripper clipless pedals that feature their ATAC system on one side and a replaceable platform on the other, letting you ride your bike with both cycling and normal shoes.

Speaking of shoes, Time also has some new road, mountain and triathlon shoes.  The Road and Tri are Ulteam models with carbon soles and the mountain bike shoe has a carbon sole with some aggressive TPU treads.

Above is the bottom of the i-Clic pedal and the cleat.  Hit ‘more’ to see the various models with specs, weights and pricing…

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The Outlier Merino Hoodie is now available for the low low price of $225. Made of superfine New Zealand wool which is naturally anti-microbial and is great at wicking away moisture. This hoodie could become your year-round go-to garment of choice. And, hey, if you wear it year round you could maybe justify that price!

FROM OUTLIER’S PRESS RELEASE:

No fiber reacts to changing situations the way Merino does. Cools you as you heat up, warms you as you cool down. It wicks sweat away from your body yet retains it’s insulation abilities when wet, and all the while it never stinks of BO the way cotton and polyester do. It’s the perfect go-to garment, from early fall till late spring, the Outlier Merino Hoodie.

Available in Charcoal Blue, Black and Mid-Gray. $225 at www.outlier.cc

Click ‘more’ for more pics of the hoodie in action on Alleycat Champion Austin Horse at Brooklyn’s Machine Works Workshop and a closeup of the hoodie’s styling…

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Finisterre is releasing their new Storm Track jacket on Nov. 5.  It’s made of recycled Polyester in a Rip Stop pattern and, while not technically a cycling jacket, it has a lot of cycling-friendly features.

For example, the hood fits over helmets…cycling, helmet or otherwise…and it packs away when not needed.  The front visor section has an internal wire edge reinforced peak to adjust, and the front of the hood can cinch up to cover your mouth and nose, or just snug up to the base of your chin.  The back has an extended “drip skirt” that folds inward to a drawstring, meaning it hangs down over the rear to keep rain (or wheelspray) from hitting the seat of your pants.  It also has Riri Aqua waterproof zippers, Velcro adjust cuffs and zippered side vents.

The lining is Finisterre’s Nappa warp knitted polyester to aid breathability, and the shell is 100% water- and wind-proof.  Weight is 600g, and MSRP is £280. It’s made in Great Britain and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.  Hit ‘more’ for a side view of the green color…

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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.

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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INTERBIKE 2009 - Lupine had a few new upgrade kits to illuminate the now-dark-at-7pm days.  Going from a respectable 920 lumens for the Wilma (4-LED, right) and outrageous 1,500 lumens for the Betty (7-LED, left), the new upgrade kits (shown after the break) boost output by about 20 percent!

The upgrade kits will work for the older 830 Wilma and the newer 920 Wilma.  Lupine says that although the claimed improvement is just 20%, the visual impression is that they’re about twice as bright, with no effect on the run times.  So, you know, if you need more than 1,700 lumens to turn night to day, hit more and check out the kits.

Those, and some other goodies after the break…

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Specialized sent us their top of the line S-Works mountain bike shoes in May, and I’ve been riding them through every imaginable type of trail condition since: rain, mud, dust, dirt, skunk spray, cold and heat…you name it, they’ve probably seen it over the last six months.  And, other than cosmetics, they’re still performing as good as new…perhaps better.

While this is a review of the 2009 Specialized S-Works MTB shoe, there are a lot of similarities between the 2009 and the forthcoming 2010 model, so if you’re considering either, here’s what’s the same: Micromatrix upper, breathable/padded tongue, BOA Powerzone lacing system w/ Velcro toe-box adjustment, Body Geometry insole and 2-bolt cleat pattern.  They both use Specialized’s FACT carbon on the soles, but the 2010 model gets Specialized’s new torsion-box outsole design with replaceable treads. It also drops (a claimed) 30g and costs $50 more.  The mesh vent panels are relocated, but cover approximately the same amount of surface area.

Since your local Specialized dealer is likely to still have the ’09s in stock, and they’re still available on Specialized’s website (plus, the ’10s aren’t available yet), I’ll tell you why they rock after the break…

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Timbuk2 put together these solar-charged portable LED light messenger bags for the attendee schwag at the PopTech conference.  OK, Interbike, you asked for ideas for this year’s show…here you go: 2010 idea right here!

The bags were designed in conjunction with the Portable Light Project and called the FLAP (Flexible Light and Power).  They use a flexible solar array on the top and front flap of the bag to charge an internal battery.  The battery can then power a built-in LED flashlight or charge small portable electronics via a USB socket.

Even better, the lining and solar flap/light/USB section can be removed to be used without the bag.  The reflective interior lining can be set up to reflect the LED’s light, creating a makeshift lantern (pic after the break).  In the bigger picture, the bag is a design study to create local manufacturing and sourcing opportunities throughout Africa and other developing countries, leading to renewable, sustainable business opportunities that provide a genuine benefit (like, you know, portable light).

Hit ‘more’ for other photos, video and links…

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