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Cateye is releasing two new signature models of their Strada Wireless cycling computer, this time with Mountain Bike branding.  The first (above) is a Cedric Gracia version in three color options.  The next is the Rocky Mountain / Maxxis team edition (below) in orange and red.

The Strada Wireless is an 8-function wireless cycling computer that works for either road or mountain and uses Cateye’s FlexTight tool-free mounting system for quick on-off changes and easy fit on most any bike.  The clean, button free design rotates through the functions by simply pressing the bottom of the computer.

These new mountain bike designs join the growing Team Edition road models, all of which are shown after the break.  Now the only problem with color matching is if you don’t like the team/racer they’re tied to…

UPDATE 2/3/10: Sadly, just found out these are for teams only and not for retail sale. *sigh*

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PRESS RELEASE: Orbea USA is proud to announce that Craig Alexander has re-signed with both the Orbea and Orca brands for the next six years.

“Crowie is the top triathlete in the world, winning the 2008 and 2009 Kona Ironman World Championships, 2006 Ironman 70.3 World Championship and countless other premier global triathlons since turning professional in 2004. We are honored to have Crowie as the face of the Orbea and Orca brands in the sport of Triathlon” says Tony Karklins, Managing Director of Orbea USA.

“I have been riding Orbea bicycles with great success since 2005 and have been with Orca for nearly my entire career. I am extremely happy that I will be partnering with both Orbea and Orca for the rest of my career,” says Alexander.

Craig’s new contract with Orbea and Orca surpasses the traditional sponsorship contract. It gives him time to continue his reign at the top of the sport, while leaving plenty of time for future product development and collaboration with the Orbea and Orca brands. Look for many exciting new products to be developed from this long-term partnership.

FROM SAMPSON: The new Sampson Stratics s5 shown here features a huge contact area (61mm wide), The shiny part is a replaceable,  polished steel Anti-Friction Plate (AFP) for very consistent feel and easy release.   The asymetirc alloy body increases cornering, and is very durable in the event of an impact.   The new pedals also feature a very low profile, with the pedal center to top of just 9.6 mm.   The 12 mm diameter spindle is cold forged and precision cnc finished.   Sampson designed a new rear cam profile that makes entry fast and easy, and the alloy has a lower friction co-efficient than does composite for much crisper entry and relase . The pedals run on a fully sealed cartridge and needle bearing, and maintence requirements are minimal.

The very light wieght s5 pedal is just 121g each, and retails for just $129!   A titainum spindle model, the s6, will start shipping in March, and is expected to weigh about 99g each and retail for $239.

Cane Creek has decided to exit the wheel business.  Over the years, their designs have been pretty and unique, like the Track wheels with deep carbon rims and Cronometro nipples-at-the-hubs design.  But times they are a changing, and now they’re blowing out remaining inventory.  Score some of their top wheels from recent model years for good deals, plus brakes, clothing and more.  All parts will be fully guaranteed with their warranty (they’re saving repair and replacement parts just in case).

Silver lining?  Well, it may be no small comfort to any dealer with wheels left in stock, but Cane Creek is promising some big new things this year.

Hit up their eBay store to buy, and see the full item/price list of closeouts after the break…

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For all you triathlete’s out there looking for a slim training watch that’s fully featured and plays friendly with all the latest ANT+ doodads, Timex has you covered.

The long-named Ironman Global Trainer with GPS has a customizable four-section screen that lets you show the data you want, and hidden inside the thin body is a SiRFstarIII GPS module that’ll track your speed, pace and distance in real time.  It’ll work with Timex heartrate and bicycle sensors as well as third-party ANT+ power meters.

Take another look after the break, and wait for next month’s announcement to learn that it’ll be available in May for U.S. consumers and September for the rest of the globe.

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He got his start in Triathlon afterall, and now Lance Armstrong has gone on record saying that he’ll compete in the Hawaii Ironman the year after his last Tour de France.  His goal? To finish.

“I will be in Kona (the Ironman start and finish town) 15 months after the final Tour (de France) … if it’s 2010, then it will be Kona 2011,” Armstrong told AAP in a Syndey Morning Herald article.

“If it’s 2011, it will be Kona 2012.

“I’m not saying that with any expectation, it will require months and months of getting back into swimming and running.

“But I want to just do it, just for fun - I started in tri’s and I’ve always looked up to those guys…  I come at it from just the perspective of a fan… I don’t know I could be top three, top five or top 10, but anyway, I want to come and finish.”

After his first retirement, Armstrong took up running, competing in several of the largest U.S. marathons with decent results.  Besides getting back into swimming shape, he’ll, you know, have to qualify for Kona…right?

(fast forward to 1:01 in this video, or just watch from the beginning if you want some A-Team era news broadcast theme music.  And if nothing else, watch the interview and check his pants at the awards ceremony…all yours for the gawking at 4:20)

On July 24-25, Age Groupers will get to race on the same Triathlon course around Hyde Park in London as the Olympians in 2012, and organizers are urging anyone interested to sign up quickly.

“It’s a unique experience because triathletes get the opportunity to race on the same course as the world’s best as well as getting an early taste of what the venue will be like in 2012″, said James Robinson, Commercial Director, Upsolut Sports UK Ltd, the company behind the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series

Roads will be fully closed for the ITU World Championship Series event, offering the elite racers a great chance to preview the same course they’ll be hoping to compete on at the Olympics.  Making the event even more special for Age Groupers, organizers have split the race across two days, so everyone competing will also get the chance to kick back and watch the elite racers swim, bike and run their way to potential glory.

This is the official trailer for ATHLETE, a documentary about four everyday athletes — a cancer survivor, a blind senior citizen and twin sisters — who overcome their conditions to compete in the New York City Marathon, Lake Placid Ironman triathlon and other events. Coming to DVD and Video on Demand on March 9, 2010, it’s available for pre-order on Amazon.com now.

Since the debuet of Rafael Hoffleit’s custom carbon triathlon bikes at this years  European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition, the r-008, r-009, and now the r-011 (above), have gotten in some serious ride time. Including the 2009 Challenge Barcelona and the 2009 Ironman Frankfort.

The new r-011 has an“integrated hydration and steering system, which allows the use of standard cable shifter systems totally hidden inside the stem and frame.” The “Fluid” hydration system is open at the top and can be refilled while riding. It is also easy removable for cleaning or for UCI races where the extended headtube fairing is not allowed.

More information on the r-011 and other Rafael models at Bicycle Design.

Good through Monday, December 7, get 50% off any Argyle collection Wheeltags stickers.  Just click on this little link right now and put some color on that all-white bike!

In hindsight, we should’ve seen these coming…Ritchey introduced their full Wet White cockpit recently, but one had to contend with hideous black or carbon headset spacers.  What was one to do?

They’re $41.95 for a set of 10 and are available in either 5mm or 10mm heights.  Now, if someone would just make some high-end white cranks or figure out a way to magically anodize in white, they’d be rich!

This is Linda.  She just won the Triathlete Magazine Swimsuit Competition and will be whisked away to Montego Bay, Jamaica to be a part of the 2010 Triathlete Magazine swimsuit shoot.

This year, she and the other models will stay at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay. The resort features luxurious guestrooms with private balconies and terraces overlooking the sapphire-blue waters of the Caribbean. The hotel also features a championship golf course, spa and gourmet dining.

All for looking (ridiculously) good in a bathing suit.  Well played, Linda.  Well played.

Check out the all the runners up here.  And before anyone gets their spandex in a bunch, there are men entered in the contest, too.

OK, actually, you won’t see it ALL here, yet.  We’ve still got a number of posts to do, but we think we have the biggest collection of bicycle, component, clothing and gear coverage anywhere.  See that big Interbike button up on the top right of our site?  Click on it (or just click here) and you’ll get the full list.  We’re adding more and will update the list again when we’re done, but there’s plenty to see!

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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