FELT LIMITED-EDITION CRUISERS ARE HERE! FINALLY!

As far as we can tell the dog ate Felt’s production schedule. We’ve been waiting for these since September.

The Deep 6 is back, as is a revamped MP. The 1909 is new.

As usual, demand will outstrip production.

Our humble advice? Get ‘em while they’re available.

A TALE OF TWO DISC COLNAGO C59s

After much anticipation, we finally received our first two Colnago C59 Disc bikes.

One, in the Special Edition ADAR (orange) paint that hearkens back to the scrolled legwork of old steel bikes, came "built" from Italy, with Campagnolo Super Record EPS drivetrain. Of note are the Formula EPS levers, which include hydraulic fluid reservoirs: yes, this is a road bike with hydraulic disc brakes! The wheels are Colnago/Formula carbon clinchers, with 135mm spacing. These are disc-only, there's no braking surface on the rim. Rounding out the parts are a Colango bar, stem and seat post, and a Colango-branded Selle Italia saddle.

The Italia TSIT blue and white bike is a custom-build in-progress. It sports the new Shimano 11-speed DuraAce Di2 9070 group, and Avid Mechanical disc calipers. Bar and stem are from Enve Composites, as are the wheels. Again, 135mm spacing, no braking surface on the rim, with DT240 hubs. Seat post will be the Colnago one supplied with C59 frame sets, and saddle is TBD.

Oh - they look even better in person. And they ride like a dream.

COLNAGO M10 CAMPAGNOLO CHORUS

What rides like a C59, but isn't? Colnago's M10 is so much like its big brother that it's hard to tell the difference: in fact, some sponsored riders prefer it for the slight weight advantage gleaned from the main triangle's one-piece construction.

ONE FAST BIKE

A new Cervelo P5 SIX, with SRAM Red, Enve 6.7 wheels and Magura Hydraulic brakes. Like the Ferrari its "posing" with, it flies like the wind and has a very distinctive signature "Whoosh!"

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN GAS IS UPWARDS OF $5 A GALLON?

Motive Electric Bikes are one answer. Through March, all Motive Bikes are 20% off.

(Racks and bags are optional)

CARDO

We just received a demo set of the new Cardo BK-1 Duo bicycle-specific communications and entertainment system (and the in-stock ones are en route). Cardo is a leader in wireless and Bluetooth helmet communication technology, and the bike product seems to be as dialed-in as the ones used for years by motorcyclists.

From what we've seen (or, more accurately, heard), the BK-1 allows you to talk with up to three readers within about a third of a mile range (and it appears that it is on the verge of a 5-rider expansion). You can also toggle between music on your smart phone or Bluetooth enabled player and use your phone. The impressive thing: no in-ear buds. The Cardo "speakers" are adjustable and sit away from your ear, and it's very easy to carry on a conversation, listen to music and still be audibly aware of your surroundings. The units easily attaches to your helmet, too.

We've set up a pair of helmets with the Cardo system. The first five "volunteers" who would like to try it and give us feedback are invited to borrow it with our compliments.

For more information, drop by the shop or check out Cardo.

SIDI SPECIALS

Yes, we now have both colors of SIDI Wire shoes in stock!

While supplies last, we are giving away a pair of Sidi socks with the purchase of a Men's or Women's Sidi Genius 5 Pro shoe. We stock Genius 5 Pros in Men's 40 through 50, with most half-sizes (regular last) and the wide and high volume Mega option. Women's are in black or white, and we stock sizes 37-42. This offer also applies to special orders of Gen 5's, Fives, 6.6 and Wire models (standard or Speedplay sole). Most mountain shoes qualify, too.

And if you purchase a pair of Wire shoes, we'll include a pair of Fizik 3D Flex insoles ($85 value). Unless you prefer the socks…

NEW COBB GEN-2 SADDLE

We just received a new Cobb Gen 2 demo saddle (and the equally-new integrated rear bottle mount and neatly “hidden” seat bag). It’s the next member of the Cobb family of saddles, which seem to arrive as more specific bike fitting needs crop up. In the words of The Man himself:

"The new Gen 2 saddle was designed specifically for triathletes or road racers that use a less aggressive aero position. It has an extended range of adjustment, great pressure relief, and ultra narrow design for no upper hamstring interference. It offers extra clearance for upper Hamstring clearance and a full front deep channel for extra pressure relief. This is not a saddle for nose riding, this seat design cradles the rider to help relieve lower back pressure. The central cutout also greatly aids with cooling airflow to help keep the chamois area from staying too wet and causing chaffing."

CERVELO BIKES ARE HERE!

Our first Cervelo bikes came in this week. So far, R3 and P2s. More to come.

WELCOME BACK, LOOK CYCLES!

We've received our first shipment of 2013 Look bikes, and they are very, very nice.

For a limited time, purchase any Look bike or frame and get a $400 gift card.

The eye-catching and all-new 675 is in stock, as are 695 framesets and 566 complete bikes.

CANNONDALE SUPERSIX EVO HI-MOD DURA ACE

New Dura Ace 9000 components, Mavic Ksyrium SLS wheels.

Weight right out of the box: 13.4 lbs.

NEW WOMEN'S COLNAGO BIKES

We've just received our first shipment of 2013 Colnago's brand-new CLD bike, with women-specific geometry and one of the most popular Women's saddle we carry from Selle Italia.

Shimano 105 or Ultegra equipped. If you want the ease and consistency of electronic shifting, it's pre-drilled and ready for an upgrade to Shimano Di2 or Campagnolo EPS.

FELT DEEP 6 BIKES ARE COMING BACK!

We are shortlisted to get a few of these by mid-November. It's one cool cruiser. If you want one, we are taking deposits: first come, first served.

Call for details.

ALL 2012 ZIPP WHEELS 20% OFF!

Limited to stock on-hand.

HARD TO FIND CANNONDALES

Building on the popularity from the EVO debut last year. With new SRAM Red drivetrain…and the front shifting is so improved you have to look twice to make sure it's not electronic.

We grabbed what we could, this is a great bike and Cannondale WILL NOT have a Shimano Dura-Ace equipped CAAD bike in 2013. Call for available sizes.

MOTIV ELECTRIC BIKES

OK, we give in. Many of you have asked about electric bikes, and we've brought in a few. There are quite a few models available, but what we like about Motiv is the battery options...and the fact it's a local company flexing entrepreneurial chops. Drop by and take a spin.

(No, these have not been endorsed by any world-class pro riders of Swiss extraction.)

For a limited time, receive a $150 Irvine Bicycles Gift Card with the purchase of any Motiv electric bike.

GOOD-BYE FRANCE, HELLO LONDON!

Photo courtesy SKINS USA

Le Tour is a wrap, and it's just a hop across the channel (or under it) for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

USA Cycling picked SKINS to design and produce cutting-edge road, track and MTB kits. The graphics are retro, and styled in the spirit of those worn by the ultra-successful 1984 US Olympic cycling team.

Aside from the custom team kits, SKINS also produced a limited-edition and hi-tech replica jersey. Grab one, and show the colors.

(by the way, two OC residents, Amber Neben and Dotsie Busch, will be competing in road and track events)

Get Your Fix!

Pure Fix bikes have arrived. Starting at $319.

Colnago Clothes

Just Arrived! Colnago C59 jerseys (black or white) and bib shorts. Terrific fabrics and chamois with fine Italian style... and special pricing.

MAD FIBER WHEELS ARE HERE!

Call or drop by for more info.

NEW SELLE ITALIA SADDLES ARE HERE!

We've been waiting for Selle Italia's SLR SuperFlow saddles for months, and we finally have both models: the SLR SuperFlow 130 and the SLR SuperFlow 145, with the numbers describing the width. As you can see, the saddles have what may be the Grand Canyon of cutaways.

The third saddle in the photo is the new Max SLR Gel Flow, which takes cues from its SuperFlow kin's cutaway area, with a drop in weight from the tried-and-true Max Flite Gel Flow. Ti rails on the SuperFlows, Vanox on the Max SLR...

...and yes, they are available for demo.

SIDI SHOES - SIZES 5-15!

Sidi is to Italian cycling shoes what Colnago is to bikes: a legendary product that's carefully designed and crafted, and with a feel and personality all its own.

We're stocking a very broad size range of Sidi shoes, including sizes up to 50 (U.S. 15) and Mega widths. If we don't have your model we usually get it in 2-3 days. For a limited time, mention coupon code MO LOVES SIDI for 10% off in-store or special-order shoes.

COLNAGO AND FERRARI

It's well know that Colnago and Ferrari have had a long collaboration and it has bred some pretty special limited-edition bikes, with innovations that have trickled down to many Colnago models.

So, when one of our customers offered his jet-black Ferrari 430 for a photo op, we rounded up three 2012 C59s (Nero) and went to town.

(No, he wouldn't let us do a comparison at which had a higher top speed.)

By the way...in celebration of Ernesto Colnago's 80th birthday, there's a new special-edition bike, the C59 Ottanta. Only eighty will be made. Twenty have been spoken for. So what are you doing with your tax refund this year?

TWO ITALIAN BEAUTIES

This came to us courtesy of Jeff, one of our customers, who clearly has fine taste in cars and bicycles... and likes going as fast as the wind.

The car: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The bike: 2012 Colnago CX-1

(Think he has a Sophia Loren poster in his garage, and a Cinzano jersey on the wall above the work bench?)

DUAL EYEWEAR

Having trouble seeing your bike computer's readout or the numbers on your phone? Dual's sunglasses feature a "discreet magnification area" built into the lower part of the lenses, in three optical powers (1.5, 2.0 and 2.5) and three styles.

Imagine: affordable function and aesthetics ($49.99 per pair). Maybe you won't have to pack your readers anymore? Click here for more information.

New! Fizik Kurve Saddles

If you've seen the press reports and early reviews of Fizik's new Kurve saddles, we bet you've been as curious about them as we are.

The wait is over, and they have arrived.

There are three models: Kurve Bull, Chameleon, and Snake, following the "Spine Concept" of the Aliante ("Bull"), Antares ("Chameleon") and Arione ("Snake").

But aside from mimicking the shapes of their siblings, the new saddles are, to borrow the Monty Python line, "Something completely different." There's flexible multi-layered carbon shells going where no foam has gone before, a one piece Mobius Rail, and, with a nod to sister company Brooks, two modules to let you adjust saddle flex.

2012 Colnago C59 Nero

2012 Colnago C59 Nero (black on black).

Sweet!

Campagnolo Super Record 11 gruppo
Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers
Zipp SLC2 bars
Fizik Antares OO saddle
Speedplay Light Action stainless steel pedals

THEY'RE HERE!

2012 Zipp 303 Carbon Clinchers.

This Just In: Irvine Bicycles Customer Pips the Peloton on Alpe d'Huez!

We're pleased to report that our customer Steve. crossed the storied Alpe d'Huez Stage 19 finish line before any of the Tour favorites.

Not by seconds... or minutes. Steve beat 'em all by two days.

OK, so he wasn't really racing.
It's still cool to make it up this legendary climb.