KASK MOJITO

Awesome race helmet, small shell, light weight while keeping maximum ventilation - $ 245.00 Now instore @VELO

A top of the line helmet, offering unsurpassed comfort and fit, together with all Italian styling and manufacture, which incorporates a number of unique design features that make it stand out from the rest. One of the safest, best fitting and most stylish range of cycling helmets available globally. The all-Italian-made KASK helmets are the choice of Team Sky, where no secret is made of the fact that every element has been selected to deliver a winning advantage for the team.

The superior quality of the KASK styling and workmanship that has gone into these helmets is evident in the overall finish and attention to detail in every feature. In particular, the helmet incorporates a unique hinged adjustment system that allows for both size and up/down adjustment, which together comfortably cradle the nape of the neck. The helmet size can be adjusted using either the dial or finger push system. This system also includes ventilated, non-stick pads. Working together, these features give the helmet a superior fit and deliver a feeling of improved security that is quite unlike any other helmet.

Unsurpassed ventilation is achieved by means of 26 large air vents, a design feature made possible by the reinforced helmet frame - all delivered without any compromise to the safety or aerodynamic qualities of the helmet. Hygiene is also well thought through and each helmet has an easy-clean leatherette chin strap. The internal pads are made from Sanitized fabric which draws perspiration away from the head and these pads are removable and washable.

Nylon thermo fixed straps, have soft lateral spacers where these straps are in contact with the skin, giving excellent ventilation and comfort and there is a quick release buckle. On top of this, KASK has gone beyond the usual minimal consideration of visibility. In addition to the standard reflector stickers on the back, each helmet has reflective strips on every strap.

Eclipse Pro Cycling toughen up ahead of key season

Saturday’s ride 7^th January 2012

VELO Bicycles re-opens tomorrow at 8am. Happy New Year! Hope you had a wonderful break and we look forward to catching up with you soon in store.

VELO'S RIDE SUSPENDED Saturday's ride is suspended until the 7th of January, big thank you to Andy for the great work this year. Look forward to seeing you refreshed in 2012 Merry Christmas!

VELO will be closed from 2PM the 24th December and reopen on the 3rd January 2012. From all the staff we hope you have a wonderful break, Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you safe and well in 2012. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Saturdayâs ride 17thDecember Leaving: 5:30AM from the Coffee Club Wilston Where: Mt. Coo-tha and river loop Ride type: Big hill then flat Distance: 65kms Average speed: 28-30kph Novice/ Intermediate Riders Link ride route â" http://www.bikemap.net/route/1036963 Booking are essential with ride leader: Andy Budgen Any questions please call 0415917949 or email andy@pursuept.com.au

VELO CLEARANCE:

 

COMPLETE BIKES:

1 x PINARELLO FP3 53CM Silver/White    WAS $ 4,499 NOW $ 2,999

1 x PINARELLO FPQuattro 54CM Silver/Black WAS $ 5,499 NOW $ 3,499

1 x Colnago CLX2.0 54S BBOX $ 5,499 NOW $ 3,199

2 x LEOPARD Project One Ultegra 56, 54CM $ 6999 NOW $ 4,999

1 x 6.5 Madone DuraAce 54CM $ 7,999 NOW $ 5,799

1 x 5.9 Madone DuraAce/Ultegra 54CM $ 5,299 NOW $ 3,899

3 x 5.5 Madone SRAM Force 58, 54, 52CM $ 4,799 NOW $ 3,399

1 x 5.2 Madone Ultegra 50CM $ 3,499 NOW $ 3,199 - SOLD

 

FRAMESETS:

1 x BMC SLC01 PROMACHINE FRAMESET 53CM WAS$ 4,499 NOW $ 1,999

1 x BMC SL01 ROADRACER FRAMESET Green/Black (Large 537TT) WAS $ 3499 NOW $ 999

1 x PINARELLO Prince Frameset 53CM WAS $ 7,999 NOW $ 3,999

1 x TIME 2010 RXR White (Large) Frameset WAS $ 7,999 NOW $ 3,999

1 x TIME 2010 RX Instinct (Large) Frameset WAS $ 4,599 NOW $ 2,999

1 x TIME 2010 RS Speed (Large) Framset WAS $ 3,399 NOW $ 1,499

1 x COLNAGO EPS 52S Blue/White Frameset WAS $ 7,499 NOW $ 2,999 - SOLD

 

FLOOR STOCK ONLY!

 

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: 11-speed and disc brakes for 2013?

Rumors began to circulate after this autumn's Eurobike and Interbike trade shows that Shimano's next generation Dura-Ace Di2 group – set for release in the 2013 model year – will feature not only a jump to 11 sprockets out back but also hydraulic master cylinders integrated into the STI lever bodies.

As it turns out, that's only partially true, at least according to BikeRadar's exclusive industry sources. We've been told that the next-generation Dura-Ace group will indeed make a jump to 11-speed cassettes – first on the mechanical version, followed by the electronic Di2 flagship. And Shimano are apparently readying a lightweight disc brake caliper for road and cyclo-cross use.

However, our sources tell us the initial brakes will be mechanical, not hydraulic, and the MY2013 levers won't be hydraulic-ready. Buyers looking to be on the cutting edge may be a bit disappointed with that news but a lightweight cable-operated caliper would allow riders to use their current STI Dual Control levers while offering more power than a standard side-pull or cantilever brake. Mechanical discs are also easily user serviceable.

Naturally, all of this information can be considered conjecture as Shimano provide us with their standard response to these sorts of inquiries. "We always have products in development," US road media relations representative Eric Doyne told BikeRadar, "but we don't have anything to say at this time." That being said, we consider our sources to be highly reliable.

Regardless, next summer's product launches, from both Shimano and affected bicycle companies, should be very interesting. Buyers shouldn't go rushing to place orders any time soon, though – according to our sources, projected delivery is slated for very late in 2012.

Devil is in the detail

Dura-Ace 2013's 11 sprockets will apparently be packed onto a new freehub body that's wider than current 10-speed bodies; it's unclear at this point if the proprietary body width and spline pattern will at least share cog spacing with Campagnolo. It's also unclear whether that extra gear will require wider rear hub spacing though that seems unlikely given that frame manufacturers won't have had enough time to update tooling.  We can only hope that Shimano will stick to 130mm and also emulate Campagnolo spacing, though, as that would have huge implications for wheel choice.

Indexing control will supposedly be moved to a front-derailleur-mounted microprocessor, turning the levers into 'dumb' switches that merely send binary signals – just like on the recently introduced Ultegra Di2. The new Dura-Ace Di2's updated wiring harnesses will be fully compatible, too, meaning that users will be able to mix and match as desired. 

Since the indexing is housed outside the levers, that opens up the possibility of an 11-speed setup matching Ultegra levers to Dura-Ace derailleurs, though the new harness means old Di2 bits won't connect to new ones. In addition, our sources tell us that the long-awaited race day battery is coming, with half the capacity of the current unit but at a quarter of the weight.

Shimano may also be finally moving on from their long-running 24mm-diameter Hollowtech II bottom bracket spindle design. In fact, we've been told that they may actually be adopting FSA's new BB386Evo standard, which would certainly help lop off some weight as Shimano would then be able to move to a larger-diameter, relatively thin-walled aluminum spindle.

That move would make sense from a developer's standpoint, too. Shimano's own PF86 bottom bracket standard uses widely set press-fit cups and industry supporters would essentially only have to switch to a larger-diameter shell to keep things compatible (and backwards-compatible) rather than have to design an entirely new frame.

Saturday’s ride 10^th December