March 18, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Here’s a look at more new products that were on display recently at the 2010 Toronto International Bicycle Show held at the Better Living Centre, CNE, from Mar. 5-7. The show saw steady traffic through the weekend as cycling fans took in all that’s new for 2010.

2010 BMC Team Machine SLR01
Ciclowerks, the Canadian distributor of Swiss Brand BMC, had the new for 2010 BMC Team Machine SLR01 on display. The top level bike is the choice of BMC team riders including World Champion Cadel Evans, former World Champion Allessandro Ballan, and perennial classics contender George Hincapie. The Team Machine frame weighs in at 860 grams and features BMC’s Tuned Compliance Concept which makes for a comfortable ride despite the frame’s thoroughbred racing pedigree. Complete with Shimano’s Dura-Ace Di2 the bike retails for 11,999.

Specialized Captain CX PRO
A high-end cyclocross performance tire inspired by the harsh, often rain-soaked and muddy racing environments of Belgium, the Captain CX is designed for cyclocross racers who need a tire to traverse the toughest conditions. Its unique fast-rolling tread pattern cleans well and provides great traction in off-camber situations. The 700×34 Captain CX PRO features a 120 TPI casing, Aramid bead, a 65a compound and an approximate weight of 375g. The SRP is $59.99. specialized.ca

iGO Electric Bikes
iGO Electric bikes based in Montreal was on hand at the TO Bike Show to unveil their revolutionary Direct Drive electric bikes featuring LI PO batteries, quality components from Shimano, SRAM and Schwalbe as well as a built in GPS unit which provides speed, odometer and programmed way points. The iGO lineup features two models; a step through design for 1,899 and a dual suspension design for 1,999. Both these models offer the patented Direct Drive system capable of delivering 93 Nm of torque and a top speed of 32 km/h. igoelectric.com

Bont Shoes
Bont is a relative newcomer to the cycling market but they’ve made over 1 million speed skates during the past 35 years. With a full line up ranging from their top of the line A-One retailing for $400 to their A-Three at $190 Bont shoes feature a super low stack height which translates to your foot being only 3.6mm away from the pedal. All Bont shoes are heat moldable in any oven without additional accessories and can be molded as many times as you wish. Bont makes up to 200 pairs of custom shoes and speed skates a week and can make you a custom set for an extra $30. Bicitech.ca

Glacier Storm C
Glacier Bikes was also at the Toronto Bike show all weekend unveiling their new flagship frameset the Storm C with Euro-Canadian look. The Storm is the result of two years of testing and improving upon the Ice Storm2 and is made from high modulus Mitsubishi TR50-15L carbon with a monocoque construction. The Storm C features a BB30 bottom bracket and new molded cups in the headtube, both making the bike stiffer, lighter and stronger. Every Storm C frame comes with a lifetime warranty and DIN Plus quality assurance rating. glacierbikes.com