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The 2014 Intense Tracer T275 Carbon is the latest release by Intense Cycles. This 160mm, 27.5' inch wheel carbon bicycle is somewhat of an update on the previous version, the 27.5 inch Tracer Alloy, but it is also more than that.Are you a fan of Intense? We'd love to hear what your thoughts on the brand are in the comment section below.The T275 Parts Intense Cycles is known for producing non assembled, complete bikes, that is just the frames and the kits. This means the independent bike shop does the assembly and the fine tuning. Consequently, this also means that each bike shop can use their …
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Choosing a bike comes with many different factors to consider. Everyone has his or her own preferences, but as a general rule carbon fiber make for a great road bike. Why? Simply put, carbon fiber is lightweight, strong and fast. Some bikes are heavy and bulky while others are light but also provide the durability of the heavier bikes. One particular type of material that serves this purpose are the carbon fiber road bikes. They are light, strong, and durable, the real question becomes, should you spend the extra money for the carbon fiber?When buying a performance road bike you can end up com …
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With today’s technology it’s hard to imagine a bike that can reduce the effort of the rider, allowing the rider to expend less energy and go further faster. It’s even harder to imagine that a bicycle manufacturer can accomplish this simply by reinventing the concept of the bicycle frame. But, imagine a company so dedicated to this commitment that they continually test their product in an A2 wind tunnel, just to collect the micro data that will enable them to improve their product. Maybe that’s why a company this dedicated and this advanced is appropriately named Litespeed.It's no secret that L …
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