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Tommaso Monza Road Bike w/ Shimano 105/Tiagra 2008

You don’t have to be a professional bike racer to want and enjoy the benefits of a great road bike that’s been designed and built for high performance riding. When you’re riding this Tomasso on any road, you’ll get the feeling that you can compete in any professional road race thanks to its ergonomic form. Much like their other bicycles, this Tomasso road bike has a geometry that places emphasis on ensuring a comfortable ride on its lightweight aluminum frame with carbon fork that allow for improved stiffness and handling. Although the 2008 Monza is an intermediate bicycle, you’ll get the high-end components that will allow you to ride at an exceptional level of performance. Even though this road bike comes equipped with Shimano 105 and Tiagra components, FSA Triple crankset, Ritchey handlebar and stem, Selle San Marco Ponza Lux saddle and lightweight Alex R500 rims, you’ll find that it’s also incredibly affordable at well under $800 making it an affordable performance ride. When you’re racing to compete on any road at a professional level, then buy the affordable Tommaso Monza 2008 road bike for those everyday road races.

JAMIS DAKAR XLT 3.0 BIKE ‘06

When you’re ready to test yourself against any trail, you’ll need a mountain bike that matches your drive and strength. You’ll have no problem when your riding the Dakar XLT 3.0, as it will help you master any trail you come across. This full suspension Jamis mountain bike will provide you with an incredibly smooth ride thanks to the Fox RP3 rear shock and the Fox X fork on this lightweight and durable frame. A bike that will handle whatever the trail can dish out, this thoroughbred mountian bike comes with a Mavic CrossMax XL wheelset that makes for an easy ride in the worst conditions, and Shimano XTR derailleurs with XT Rapidfire-SL shifters that make for simple and accurate shifting so you can concentrate on riding. With the convenience of the Crank Brothers Candy C clipless pedals and Hayes El Camino hydraulic disc brakes that can stop on a dime system, you’ll be ready for ever more difficult trails to ride. If there’s a trail that has been difficult for you to conquer, then buy the Jamis Dakar XLT 3.0 2006 Mountain Bike and ride that trail like you own it.

Pinarello Galileo Aluminum / Carbon Shimano 105 Road Bike (Intermediate Race)

This road bike was newly introducted in 2006 with its triple-butted Dedacciai 7005 T6 aluminum frame that is complemented with its ONDA carbon fiber fork and carbon fiber seat stays, which produced a light and sturdy bike that handles roads like a champion. Pinarello was careful to maintain a high standard of craftsmenship with the Galileo, while producing a world-class bike that is also amazingly affordable for a bike of this quality. When you take this bike on the road, you’ll notice that it is fast and smooth with a ride that is solid and reliable keeping with Pinarello’s tradition of quality. Having Shimano 105 components and wheels that will keep you rolling, you can be sure that this is a bike that performs at the top of its class. With the Pinarello Galileo Aluminum / Carbon Road Bike you’ll be able to brake new ground in every stage of your riding.

2007 Ridley Heracles w/ Campagnolo Record

If you’re ready to ride like the wind then you may want to consider getting this road bike from Ridley. You can expect that this bike will live up to its name, Heracles, with its strong and durable carbon alloy frame that weighs a mere 1.35 kg. What makes this bike even better is knowing the all the components are Campagnolo Record, so you’ll be able to compete on the open road with confidence. With a Selle saddle, Fulcrum Racing 1 wheelset and Michelin Pro2 tires, the 2007 Ridley Heracles w/ Campagnolo Record will help you get miles ahead of the crowd no matter where you ride.

This road bike is made for pure flat-out racing with it’s light and sturdy carbon frame that utilizes “tube-to-tube” technology, where there are no aluminum lugs or welds, making it light and strong. This Look bike uses carbon strips to bond the frame, and its geometry provides vibration absorption while still ensuring lateral stiffness without the loss of flexibility. The 555 comes equipped with Shimano Ultegra front/rear derailleurs and shift/brake levers, Ultegra brakes and FCR-600 50×34 crankset, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe M10 wheels and a Selle San Marco Ponza saddle. If you want to race the streets of your neighborhood like you’re part of a team, then you’ll want the LOOK 555 ORIGIN ULTEGRA BIKE ‘07.

Are you ready for an off-road bike that is a full 1 pound lighter than last year’s version? If you said yes and are looking for a lighter frame, then this Iron Horse mountain bike may be the ride you’ve been searching for. It features Rock Shox Pike 454 Air front suspension, Fox Float R Air rear suspension, and a Sele Italia XRXCsaddle ensuring you’ll have a comfortable and smooth ride on even the roughest trails. Buy this Iron Horse when you’re ready for an improved trail ride, because the dw-link MKIII is waiting for you.

Before Lance Armstrong made a name for himself in the Tour de France, Greg LeMond won the this race and was able to create a great line of bicycles. The ‘07 Zurich is a light road bike with a carbon frame, Bontrager Race Lite carbon fork and racing wheelset, Shimano Ultegra crankset and brakes, and Shimano front and rear derailleurs. The LEMOND ZURICH BIKE ‘07 is a fast road bike that’s agile and can handle any road you ride, but you need to buy it now at a 32% discount before this one is gone.

Not everyone is looking for a bike to compete in road races or downhill competitions, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a lesser bike. Tommaso makes a great commuter bicycle that’s great for cruising around city streets and green belts in parks. This Tommaso offers an easy ride for any person due to the lightweight aluminum frame and has a very comfortable to ride thanks to the spring comfort seat. Safety has also been thought of, as this biciycle comes with a front LED light and rear red lights, allowing you to see and be seen. No slouch when it comes to quality, because the Tommaso Molto 2008 features top of the line Shimano Nexus components, RPM crankset, and Vittoria Randonneur Cross 26×1.75 tires. A very rider friendly bicycle, because unlike most bikes the Molto 2008 has full front and rear fenders, an all-purpose rack, and even a kickstand. With this bike you can really enjoy a nicely leisurely ride.

Most people look for complete bicycles that they can ride out of a store, but when you’re serious about having only the best bike products you know that you may want to piece your bike together from the best parts that only you choose, like a Merlin rear suspension frame. If you’re looking for a cool mountain bike frame, for your next bike, that performs like no other check out the MERLIN WORKS 4.0 MOUNTAIN FRAME ONLY. This is the ultimate XC titanium frame that is matched with an Ellsworth ICT four bar link suspension system for the best off-road ride. Get the advantage on the trails, when you buy this Works 4.0 frame, with a more efficient ride.

Looking for a sporty Italian bike that will perform so well, that you may just want to race in the Giro d’Italia and expect to win? The Forma 2007 is a bike that will get you moving fast with it’s super-light 2.1 lb full-carbon monocoque frame and is complimented by FSA SLK Carbon Cranks, FSA SLK carbon seatpost, Mavic Ksyrium high performance pro wheels, and full carbon fork. The Tommaso Forma 2007 Professional Race bike is even outfitted with a high performance Selle Italia C2 TransAm Saddle, so you can always ride to a comfortable first place win with this Tommaso.