Tuesday

Pre-order the most anticipated 29er frameset ever!



The Foes Racing 2010 2:1 b29 Bomber an all hand fabricated Foes Racing 29” Wheel Ready Frameset equipped with an all hand-made Curnutt XTD Air rear shock.
Each framed is hand welded by Brent Foes himself.

Orders placed before Interbike will be placed at a $2999 MSRP. After Interbike the price of this coveted frameset leaps to $3300 MSRP

Orders placed before Interbike will be fabricated by Brent Foes at the Foes Fabrications facility in Pasadena, CA during October and November for December delivery.

If you want this frameset before the first of the year this is the only way to get it. Orders placed after Interbike will be at the higher MSRP and delivered after January 1st.

Custom Colors are available on Pre-Orders, Raw frames are also available and, of course, the Foes Team colors of Race Red or Stallion Black are standard.

Foes Handcrafted Race Bikes can be found at BikeBling.com

Thursday

Look 566 Road Bike Action Review

With their brand awareness among high-end cyclists secured, for 2009 Look decided to aim their technology and cutting-edge design traits at a more entry-level cyclist. Enter the 566 Origin. Not cheap, but the bike is definitely less expensive than the racier models that cost about two thousand dollars more. The cost savings are quick to come by, especially since this model comes out of Asia and not the Look factory in France. With its shorter top tube and taller head tube, the 566 differs from the race bikes with its more upright positioning. As you expect from a stylish company like Look, there’s more to the eye of the 566 than just round tubes. The compact frame has a distinct kink in the top tube (a trait shared with their radical 596 TT bike) and a shapely rear triangle that is intended to be both stylish and functional by allowing some designed-in resiliency.



THE PARTS
Among mid-priced bikes, Shimano Ultegra is probably the most widely spec’d component group. Consistent, light-action shifting, good brakes and excellent durability—what more could you ask for? The Campagnolo-made Fulcrum wheels, Hutchinson tires and Selle San Marco saddle add some Euro flair.

THE VERDICT
As much as it loved to be railed around fast corners, the 566 was a little hesitant to make sharp apex turns. None of the test riders noticed any added comfort due to the shaped chain and seatstays, but it was definitely stiff enough from head to toe to satisfy a budding sprinter. Tour de France legacy notwithstanding, the Look 566 is not a Tour de France race bike. But it wasn’t designed to be. Although the ride quality was a bit on the flat side to be a top notch, responsive race bike, the 566 is definitely capable of raising any recreational level rider’s game. For anyone looking to own a piece of vaunted French cycling heritage at sizable cost savings, the 566 is it.

FINAL WORD The 566 will raise any recreational rider’s game and add a dose of Tour de France flare to your local ride.
PRICE: $3199 ($1999 frame)
WEIGHT: 16.7 pounds
INFO: http://www.lookcycle-usa.com/
BONUS POINTS: Fulcrum wheels, stylish rear triangle, solid in sprints, Selle San Marco saddle.

AVAILABLE NOW AT BIKEBLING.COM $2999.99