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More on 2007 XTR disc brakes and levers

'For 2007 there'll be a proper XTR hydro lever. The design places the reservoir between the bar clamp and the lever blade, along similar lines to Magura's Louise (or, venturing further back into history, Hope's old Pro) levers for a compact design...' More

Look expands partnership with Chinese

'With the increasing sophistication of Chinese bike making, it's no surprise that French frame builder Look is rather pleased to have extended its cooperation with the Chinese bike federation to include road and triathlon bikes...' More

Ullrich joins Giro with Tour goal

'Germany's Jan Ullrich hopes to get himself fit for the Tour de France by racing in this month's Giro d'Italia. Ullrich, 32, has been dogged by knee problems in the last two months and is still overweight and lacking strength. He finished 115th in Switzerland's Tour de Romandie on Sunday, 49 minutes 59 seconds behind winner Cadel Evans. "I'm not going to try and win the Giro because my big goal is the Tour de France but now I'm confident I'll be at my best come July," said Ullrich...' More

Architects want to reinvent the bike shed

'The London Architecture Biennale is a "festival grounded in the fabric and history of London, but one that looks to the positive aspects of change and renewal through contemporary architecture," say the organisers. 'Reinventing the Bike Shed' brings together a range of exhibits and events which highlight and illustrate the critical issue of inner city cycling. "New parking solutions for the most efficient and least selfish form of transport are way overdue," argue the exhibition organisers. "Cycling is on a roll, and parking needs to catch up..."' More

Rudy Project offer trip to TdF in sales promo

'Rudy Project Eyewear announced the launch of their 2006 dealer promotion designed to reward accounts that reach a personalized sales goal for the remainder of 2006. Once an account reaches or surpasses its sales goal they will receive a 10 percent credit on their January 2007 invoice and will be entered to win any of 111 prizes. The Grand Prize is a Trip to Paris for the 2007 Tour de France while other prizes include a 7-Day Caribbean Cruise, Rudy Project shopping sprees, Apple iPods and more. New accounts opened in 2006 are eligible to winning one of the 111 prizes including the Tour de France trip...' More

Cadel Evans takes Romandie title

'Australia's Cadel Evans stormed to victory on the Tour of Romandie with a scintillating time-trial ride. The Davitamon rider rode the final 20.4km stage in a time of 26 minutes and 19 seconds — enough to grab overall first place by just 27 seconds...' More