S-Works 2012 Trivent Shoe - Folding Heel Cup

Coming soon is the S-Works 2012 Trivent Shoe

S-Works Trivent Shoe 2012

Features:
High modulus FACT 12.0 carbon sole
Lightweight L4 Boa Closure with Fastback heel
Approx weight 280g

The new Trivent has a folding heel cup to open up the back of the shoe and a magnet closure to keep it down and a BOA quick draw lacing system. In transition, fold the heel back and use the magnet to keep it down. When you jump on the bike, you’ll slide into the shoe then turn the BOA dial, which brings the heel up and tightens the shoe around your foot. The wire runs the entire length of the opening, so the fit is secure. A small velcro tab at the front of the shoe allows for further fit adjustment. 

Also helping with ease of entry are the small plastic clips placed near the ankle on the outside of the shoe, perfect for rubber banding the shoes to your bike to keep them level as you run out of transition. With level shoes and a wide opening, athletes can slip their feet right into the shoe without having to pedal with their feet on top of the shoe.

Check out the Specialized video on this great shoe.

Bike Clinic- Cycling for Health & Performance

VENUE CHANGE

Now at Building 207, Level 2, RMIT Bundoora West Campus.

Clinic 1 Cycling for Health & Performance, will cover the following:

• Defining an endurance athlete
• Adaptation - Contrasts between trained and non trained skeletal muscle
• Training specifically and developing the perfect program
• Adaptation basics- Why it is important to stick to the program
• Exercise nutrient interactions, maximising the training response

Herald Sun article- Coffee peddlers, Bike n Bean, South Morang

Our recent Victoria Small Business Hero Award has brought us some more fame with this weeks Herald Sun, check it out:  Herald Sun Article

Lauchlan Denny Fundraising Ride Melb to Syd 2011

Bike n Bean helped support Lauchlan Denny this year with his mammoth bike ride from Melbourne to Sydney to raise funds for the World Challenge Nepalese Community Projects.


Now he and his school Parade College are fundraising further with an evening with two inspirational talkers. 


This is a great evening to attend, so we urge you to support Lauchlan and book tickets.

Article today on cyclists and car drivers

Share the road safely with those 'lycra-clad clowns'

From: PerthNow

July 28, 2011

CADEL Evans' heroic performance at the Tour de France is being celebrated around Australia, as it should. The response has been wholly positive. Well Almost. 

Despite Evans’ epic win, some media commentators have still felt the need to roll out the tired “well, I guess this means we have to put up with more lycra-clad clowns on the roads” line.

Read more at:  http://www.perthnow.com.au/share-the-road-safely-with-those-lycra-clad-clowns/story-fn6mhct1-1226103541632


Blogger fans- what's your views? any bad or good experiences to be shared?

Introducing the Specialized 2012 Road bikes available now

TARMAC
Whether it’s winning the Tour de France or a city-limit sprint, Tarmac is made for racing, with its powerful acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The Comp features Shimano 105 components, FSA carbon crank, and our new DT-Axis 3.0 wheels for race-ready performance at a great value.

>	FACT IS 8r carbon frame with tapered head tube and elliptical seatstays is race-ready stiff and fast without sacrificing compliance
>	The FACT carbon fork is light, stiff, and compliant with a tapered steerer
>	Adjustable four-position oversized alloy stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for strength and versatile positioning
>	New Specialized Tarmac Comp alloy handlebar is stiff, tough, and light for serious performance
>	Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters are lightweight, and laser-accurate for high-performance use
>	Specialized BG Romin Comp features a shaped profile for max power and hollow Cr-Mo rails for durability
>	FACT carbon Comp seatpost helps absorb road vibrations but remains stiff and efficient

Tarmac Comp Mid Compact Blue/White RRP $3499

Tarmac Comp Mid Compact Charcoal/Red RRP $3499

ROUBAIX
The smoother, faster S-Works Roubaix SL3 features a super light and stiff FACT 10r carbon frame with our Cobra tapered head tube, In-Zertz vibration dampers, and full internal cable routing—the same frame that won the grueling Paris-Roubaix race; with Pro-Tour proven Dura-Ace components, Specialized SL FACT carbon cranks, and DT Tricon tubeless wheels.

>	FACT IS 11r carbon SL3 frame weighs less than 1000grams, with outstanding torsional stiffness, and Zertz seatstay inserts for the fastest most compliant endurance bike available
>	FACT full carbon monocoque fork with vibration-damping Zertz inserts is ultra light and durable
>	Super light DT Tricon tubeless ready alloy wheelset allows for lower tire pressure enhancing ride quality
>	Specialized S-Works SL FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings, plus legendary Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed shifters ultralight, smooth performance
>	S-Works SL ergonomic carbon handlebars for superior fit, comfort, stiffness, and strength at minimal weight
>	BG Toupe Plus Expert takes our ultralight, minimalist racing saddle and adds just a touch more padding for those longer rides, plus hollow Ti rails
>	FACT carbon Pave seatpost uses a Zertz insert to minimize road vibrations for greater comfort but remains stiff and efficient

S-Works Roubaix SL3 Compact RRP $7999

Venge

The S-Works Venge’s competition-crushing combo of Tarmac-inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics makes this pure race machine truly more bike than aero. Throw in a FACT IS 11r carbon frame plus Pro Tour-proven Shimano Dura-Ace components, and this bike will elevate you—and Team HTC-Highroad—to a whole new level.

>	UCI-legal, FACT IS 11r Aero Race Design, full-monocoque carbon frame with one piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics
>	Legendary Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed drivetrain is the benchmark for immediate, precise, and quiet shifting
>	UCI-legal, carbon fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness; carbon dropouts with co-moulded steel inserts for added durability
>	Ultralight Roval Rapide SL 45 wheelset with carbon/alloy hybrid rims for low aerodynamic drag with the durability of an alloy brake track
>	Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has the highest strength-to-weight ratio for unparalleled efficiency and power transfer
>	New Body Geometry Romin Evo carbon-reinforced saddle with hollow Ti rails features contoured profile and turned-down nose for comfort and power in aggressive position

S-Works Venge SRAM Red RRP $8999

S-Works Venge Dura Ace RRP $9299

Sponsored rider Shannon takes out the Melbourne to Ballarat Cycling Classic

Melbourne to Ballarat cycling classic success

BY DAVID BREHAUT, The Courier 

24 Jul, 2011 11:59 PM

TWELVE months ago Shannon Johnson was one of Australia’s fastest men on two wheels. Johnson was to the fore of the Australian Superbike Championship, having carved out a decade-long career in motor sport.

The 31-year-old is still making a mark on two wheels, but not at the same hectic pace. He has switched to pedal power and is beginning to make an impact in road cycling. Johnson landed his biggest road cycling win so far in the 101st Melbourne to Ballarat Classic on Saturday. He out-sprinted Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club duo Scott Townsend and Jeremy Doolan to take overall honours in two hours, 21 minutes, 52 seconds.

He was also the first masters rider home in the 93-kilometre event. Scratchmarker Steele Von Hoff had the fastest time of 2:08.44. The scratchmarkers finished about four minutes behind Johnson, but never looked like bridging the gap. Johnson, who rode off 18 minutes, said he was introduced to cycling as part of cross-training in his motorcycle career.

The 2002 Australian superbike champion said it seemed a natural move to make after last year deciding to give away motorsport, taking up race cycling in January. Johnson said there was no way he could have walked away from competitive sport. “I couldn’t have gone cold turkey. “I needed something to satisfy the competitive juices.”

Johnson has only contested a handful of open feature events, but is determined to go as far as he can in the sport.

He already has his sights on riding in the Australian masters road championships in Ballarat in October. Johnson said he began thinking about the possibility of winning on Saturday about 10km from the finish. “I was feeling good.”

Although he was unsure exactly how the course finished, Johnson said his cornering experience on motorbikes had been important as he rode off the wheel of Townsend to get the win.