New for this year, Shimano has released their second electronic shifting group, Shimano Ultegra Di2. This 2012 component group includes a host of improvements, which will be transfered over to the next iteration of Shimano Dura Ace Di2.
We’ve got a 54cm 2011 Scott Addict R1 frameset on sale for $2,300 USD. The frame can be customized with any groupset and wheels if you want a complete bike.
To order yours, send us an email at asteriskcycles at gmail dot com or visit Asterisk*Cycles.
The Colnago CX1 EVO can be finished in a variety of different groupsets, but we’ve got a good deal on some with SRAM Red for only $4,699 USD.
To order yours, send us an email at asteriskcycles at gmail dot com or visit Asterisk*Cycles.
The TCR Advanced has a conventional seatmast and is supposed to be 15% more comfortable because of this. It is made out of Toray’s T-700 fibers. The dropouts and bottom bracket sleeve is made out of aluminum, and the whole design uses a more modular monocoque construction.
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For the 2012 model year, Giant tweaked their top-of-the line TCR Advanced SL frameset. It’s by no means drastic, but it follows the same lines and technology that they established with the previous model. Giant tends to work in 3-year product cycles, so the 2012 model is a safe bet for the next few years.
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During this year’s Tour de France, we got our first glimpses of Pinarello’s new Dogma 2. It’s stiffer, more aerodynamic, and lighter. Pinarello examined how riders used the Dogma and improved on it. The top tube of the Dogma 2 is slightly off center to the right, allowing the rider more balance. The aerodnyamics and stiffness of the front end were improved. It’s 19% stiffer, so it will allow you to brake more precisely. The sculpted crown integrates seamlessly into the re-shaped down tube.
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The 2012 Giant models are finally available for order. We have the full line of Giant bikes, from low end to high end. There have been a few changes from the 2011 model year and ultimately, it’s going to be a great time for some good bikes. The 2012 model range from Giant hasn’t gone up on the Taiwanese website, but you can check out what’s available on the US site. We have good prices on most bikes and frames. Be advised that there are some spec changes and model changes in each of the different world markets.
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I’ve got a 2011 TIME RXR-S Ulteam in stock right now in size S with Shimano Dura Ace 7900, and Zipp 404 tubular wheels. Price is $7,700 USD. Send me an email at asteriskcycles at gmail dot com to order it. It’s in stock, so once payment has cleared, it will ship. We’ve also got Colnago, TIME, Scott, and Giant bikes in stock.
We’ve just received word that the 2011 Colnago C59 Italia in KOM colors is now available for order. This paintjob is more limited than other and as such is more expensive, but for anyone who loves climbing mountains, it’s the one C59 to get.
Send us an email at asteriskcycles at gmail dot com to order yours.
We’ve just received a Giant TCR Advanced SL XS frameset and it’s ready to go to anywhere, worldwide. This is the non-ISP version of this frame. Send us an email to find out further details at asteriskcycles at gmail dot com.
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