The 2010 Focus Izalco Team was is completely redesigned from the model we reviewed in the current issue of RBA. Smaller chainstays, a more narrow top-tube, BB-30 compatability and a more "compliant" construction and design. The price has gone down as well to $6900 (euros) for a team bike with $3,000 (euro) Lightweight wheels. A pretty amazing deal for a legit team bike (Milram) that can be enjoyed by the masses.
The 2010 Bianchi Infinito is a completely new model for the famous Italian bike maker. Available since July 1st, the higher headtube frame design also features longer chainstays, Kevlar reinforced forks and is available with multiple wheels options. The Infinito is Bianchi's move into to the "comfortable" race bike realm. The frame will run you around $1850 (euro) and complete bikes with Campaganolo Athena 11-Speed, $3100 (euro).
El Moto? Turning the whole E-bike thing upside down is the new German El-Moto. Designed with out pedals, this 45-kilometers per hour machine is back ordered in German due to its instant popularity. Built for the urban-set the El Moto is on sale in both German bike and motorcycle shops for around $4,000.
SRM P7: For those of you obsessed with wattage, SRM is showing off their new P7 with a triathlon-inspired narrow design (to work with aero-bars) and Garmin compatability. The P7 also boasts a mini USB port for more download options and a stronger wireless function.
Dahon IOS: If you aren't into Dahon, this bike could convert you. There are four exceptional features on the IOS- an integrated light that charges while you ride, a Biologic Free-Charge system on the headtube so you can charge your phone or GPS unit while riding, a dual-beam adjustable stem and a great floor pump that is built into the seattube. We are trying to get one of these into the RBA offices, so stay tuned.
Garmin chose to launch their new 500 at the Eurobike show. The amazing new wireless unit provides all the data you are used to from Garmin, but for the new price of $250. The GPS-enabled Edge 500 tracks speed, distance, time, GPS position, elevation, calories burned, climb and descent. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 500 incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation. There is also the option to bundle it with a heart-rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor ($350).