Cofidis Pro Cycling Team 2012

The team will race as a UCI Professional Continental team. (Meaning, not participating the UCI WorldTour ranking, but could get invited to participate at major races like the Tour de France since it is a France based team)

Haimar Zubeldia Pro cyclist profile

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Oliver Zaugg Pro Cycling Rider Profile

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Robert Wagner Pro Cycling Rider Profile

Robert Wagner Pro cycling career data and racing bicycles specifications.

Jens Voigt Pro Cycling Rider Profile

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Jesse Sergent Pro Cycling Rider Profile

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Thomas Rohregger Pro Cycling Rider Profile

Name: Thomas Rohregger
Nickname:Der Kaiser von Tirol

SHIMANO SW-7970 Satellite Shift Switch for Di2 Compatibility and Specifications

SHIMANO SW-7970 Remote Switch 10 speed, model series 2011.

Optional Switching Shift for Drop Handlebars

Remote climbing switch for a second shift location close to the stem. Plugs directly into the right STI shifter.
10 speed compatible
Connecting wire and pod included.

Compatible with Shimano Di2 Dual Control road levers: ST-7970, ST-6770.

Shimano ST-7970 Dura-Ace Di2 Dual Control Levers Compatibility and Specifications

Shimano ST-7970 Dura-Ace

By using unidirectional carbon fiber brake lever blades and eliminating all of the mechanical shifter parts, the new Dual Control lever weight is reduced by over 155g over the mechanical version. The ergonomics are slimmed down and further refined for a comfortable grip.

The wiring harness for the shifters is designed to accept the all new FlightDeck computer (SC-7900) featuring heart rate, altitude, grade, cadence, estimated caloric consumption, gear position, and battery life all directly downloadable data via a wireless connection.

Di2 - Digital Integrated Intelligence - shifting
Titanium fixing band and bolt
Carbon fiber brake lever blade
Flight deck compatible
Adjustable reach
Optional satellite switch
Clamp 23.8-24.2mm bar diameter
Published weight 255 grams (pair)
10 speed compatible
Double Compatible

Japan Retail price 65.318 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible ONLY with Shimano following parts: RD-7970, RD-6770, FD-7970, FD-6770 derailleurs.

Compatible with all 10 speed Shimano crankset.

Compatible with Shimano Brake Calipers: BR-7900, BR-7800, BR-6700, BR-6600-S/-G, BR-5700, BR-5600-S/-L,

Require to be used with Shimano; SM-BTR1, EW-7970, Double setting wires SM-EW79F-E (with SC-7900) or SM-EW79A-E, SW-7970, SW-7972.

Shimano Dura Ace Shifters SL-7900 compatibility and specifications

Shimano Dura Ace STI Shifters SL-7900 2/3x10 speed compatible.

Shimano Dura Ace SL-7900 Braze On Shifter

Note: it does NOT allow friction mode for the rear derailleur.

2 types availables, 1 for Cromoly frame (ISL7900FH) and 1 for oversized frame (ISL7900FALH)
Front: 2 / 3 compatible
Rear: 10 speed compatible
76g weight (pair)

Japan Retail Price 7.187 yen (please check here for cross rate)

Compatible with Front derailleur: FD-7900.

Compatible with Shimano Rear derailleur: RD-6700, RD-5700, RD-7900, RD-7800, RD-6600, RD-6600G, RD-5600, RD-5600L.

Also Compatible with SRAM 10 speed rear derailleur: Apex, Rival, Force, Red, XX

Shimano Dura-Ace Bottom-Bracket SM-BB7900 HollowTech II Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Dura-Ace SM-BB7900 HollowTech II Bottowm Bracket

SM-BB7900 is available in 2 threading type; English type (BSC) 68mm and Italian type (ITA) 70mm type.
95% of bicycle frames are built with 68mm BB shell, if your bike was handbuilt in Italy there is a bigger chance that it features an Italian threading. You must check with frame builder.

The Dura-Ace Hollowtech II bottom bracket offers a wider bearing space for superior stability and an improved seal design for longer durability.

Wide bearing spacing
Superior stability
Improved seal design
Smooth rotation and long-term durability
Weight: 90g
BB threading: JIS(68) or ITALIAN (70)mm
Chain line: 43.5mm (double)

You'll need Shimano BB tool TL-FC36 Bottom Bracket Unit Installation Tool for installation or removal.

Japan Retail price 2.634 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-5700, FC-5750, FC-5703, FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-6703, FC-7900, FC-7950 and also FC-7800, FC-6600, FC-6601G, FC-6650G, FC-5600, FC-5600L, FC-5650, FC-5650L, FC-R600, FC-R550, FC-7803, FC-6603, FC-6604G, FC-5603, FC-5603-L, FC-R553, FC-4500, FC-4550, FC-4550-S, FC-3450, FC-4503, FC-3403.

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano Dura Ace Rear Derailleur RD-7900-GS Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Dura Ace Rear Derailleur RD-7900 Medium Cage

The rear derailleur has an innovative design in carbon and a wider applications radius for programmed motion.

Carbon pulley plate | Lightweight & rigid
Wide gear-ratio compatible | 28T cog max capacity
Wide Link Design | Increases shifting precision
Model Number RD-7900-GS
Series DURA-ACE
Cassette Compatibility 10-speed
Maximum Sprocket 28T
Minimum Sprocket 11T
Maximum Front Difference 16T
Total Capacity 39T
Guide Pulley sealed bearing
Tension Pulley sealed bearing
Bracket Body cold forged aluminum/anodized
Bracket Pivot Seal double O-rings
Plate Body engineered plastic/painted
Plate Pivot Seal single O-ring
Outer Link cold forged aluminum/anodized
Inner Link cold forged aluminum/anodized
Link Pin Bushings fluorine coated (4)
Outer Plate carbon
Inner Plate carbon
Average Weight 166g

Japan Retail price NA yet yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with ST-7900, ST-6700, ST-5700. And also with ST-7801, ST-6600, ST-6600G, ST-5600, ST-5600L, ST-R700.
Compatible with Shimano 10 speed Cassettes: CS-7900, CS-6700, CS-5700, CS-7800, CS-6600, CS-5600
Compatible with Shimano 10 speed chains: CN-7900, CN-7901, CN-6701, CN-6700, CN-5701 CN-7801, CN-6600, CN-5600

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano Dura Ace Front Derailleur FD-7900-B Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Dura Ace Front Derailleur FD-7900-B

The front derailleur has improved efficiency by using a stiffer and solid wide link design.

No outer trim necessary on the front top chainring
Optimum spring tension

Model Number: FD-7900-B
Series: DURA-ACE
Top Gear Teeth: 50-56T
Maximum Capacity: 16T
Link Bushing: upper & lower AB-pins
Chain Stay Angle: 61-66
Mounting: Clamp Band
Band Mount: 28.6/31.8/34.9mm
Chain Line: 43.5mm
Outer Link: forged aluminum/anodized
Inner Link: forged aluminum/anodized
Chain Guide: aluminum/nickel plated
Average Weight: 67g

Japan Retail Price: 10.420 yen (clic here to see cross rate)

Compatible with Shimano shifters: ST-7900 ONLY
Compatible with Shimano chains: CN-7900, CN-6700, CN-7901, CN-6701, CN-5701, works also with CN-7801, CN-6600, CN-5600.
Compatible with Shimano crankset: FC-7900, FC-7950, FC-6700, FC-6750, FC-5600, FC-5650, FC-R600, FC-R550 (Not compatible with FC-5700, FC-5750)

Shimano Dura Ace STI Dual Control Shifters ST-7900 2x10 speed compatibility and specifications

Shimano Dura Ace ST-7900 STI Dual Control Shifters

The legend of Dura-Ace once again sets the industry standard. Created by definitive Shimano engineering and the latest technology, the new 7900 series Dura-Ace mechanical road group provides the ideal synergy of lightweight, durability and overall performance.

With lightweight uni-directional carbon levers, superior ergonomics and proven Shimano reliability, the new Dura-Ace STI levers deliver Pro Tour precision at your fingertips.

Model Number: ST-7900
Series: DURA-ACE
Cassette Compatibility: 10-speed
Front Shifting Double
Bracket Material: engineering composite
Lever Material: carbon
Shift Cable Casing: SIS-SP41 (inner/outer cables included)
Shift Cable: PTFE coating inner cable
Super SLR: yes
Reach Adjuster: yes
Weight 379g (Pair)

Japan Retail Price 54.546 yen (please check here for cross rate)

Compatible ONLY with Front derailleur: FD-7900-F and FD-7900-B.
Compatible with Rear derailleur: RD-6700, RD-5700, RD-7900, RD-7800, RD-6600, RD-6600G, RD-5600, RD-5600L.
Compatible with Shimano brake calipers: BR-7900, BR-6700, BR-5700, BR-R650, BR-R450, BR-5600, BR-R560, BR-4500, BR-3400, BR-R550, BR-R505.

Shimano Dura Ace Front Hub HB-7900 compatibility and specifications

Shimano Dura Ace Front Hub HB-7900

The legend of Dura-Ace once again sets the industry standard. Created by definitive Shimano engineering and the latest technology, the new 7900 series Dura-Ace mechanical road group provides the ideal synergy of lightweight, durability and overall performance.

Digital click adjust for better rotation performance. Enhanced rigidity toward the compression direction for better rotation even when quick release is on tight.

HB-7900 front hub
Rear Hub
Holes: 24h/28h/32h/36h and 14/18h/24h/28h Aero
Hub Center to Flange: 37mm (L) / 37mm (R)
Hub Color: Silver
Hub Flange Diameter: 40mm
Spoke hole circle: 40mm (L/R)
Rear Hub Spacing: 100mm
Skewer Included
Weight 125g (+59g or QR)

Japan Retail Price 13.654 yen (please check here for cross rate)

Shimano Dura Ace Rear Hub FH-7900 compatibility and specifications

Shimano Dura Ace Rear Hub FH-7900

The legend of Dura-Ace once again sets the industry standard. Created by definitive Shimano engineering and the latest technology, the new 7900 series Dura-Ace mechanical road group provides the ideal synergy of lightweight, durability and overall performance.

Both the hub and freehub body have evolved to designs that improve rigidity for efficient power transfer and quick handling. The bearings have been updated with a new tool-free bearing adjuster for quick bearing adjustments. The freehub continues with the durable titanium shell and quick engagement internals.

Click adjust system: for quick and easy adjustment by hand without use tools
High axial rigidity: enhanced rigidity for better rotation even when quick release is tight
Titanium freewheel body: extra light, extra rigid
8, 9 & 10-speed compatible: quick engagement enables faster acceleration


Cassette Body Type: Shimano 8/9/10 and SRAM 10s Road
Rear Hub
Holes: 24h/28h/32h/36h and 24h/28h Aero
Hub Center to Flange: 21mm (L) / 36.9mm (R)
Hub Color: Silver
Hub Flange Diameter: 44mm
Spoke hole circle: 44/45mm (L/R)
Rear Hub Spacing: 130mm
Skewer Included
Weight 258g (+64g or QR)

Japan Retail Price 25.151 yen (please check here for cross rate)

Compatible with ALL Shimano 8 / 9 / 10 speed and SRAM 10 speed road cassette.
Works with, CS-7900, CS-7800, CS-7700, CS-6700, CS-6600, CS-6500, CS-5700, CS-5600, CS-HG50, CS-HG-9S, CS-HG-8S, CS-HG70-S, CS-M980, CS-M970, CS-M770-10, CS-M770-9, CS-HG40 , Miche Shimano Spined cassette, CS-HG80, CS-HG61

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 7970 wireless Flight Deck Heart Rate Transmitter SC-7900

Available from november, the new Shimano SC-7900 Flight Deck is now wireless and does features the much awaited Heart Rate Transmitter.

Compatible with the Shimano ST-7900,ST-7970,ST-7971, ST-6700, ST-6770, ST-6703 models.

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 7970 Heart Rate Transmitter: Enables you to check your heart rate on your SC-7900 display unit Comfortable fitting heart rate transmitter belt to be used in conjunction with the SC-7900 FlightDeck display and ST-7900 Dura-Ace STI levers.

SC-7900 Flight Deck retail for US$ 380
SM-DL79 Flight Deck software system (works under Windows only) retail for US$55
SM-SC79 Switch / Bracket retail for US$130
SM-SW79-F-E Standard Bar Deck retail for US$80
SM-SW79-F-I TT Bar Deck retail for US$90


Now available in Japan!

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New Shimano Dura Ace 2011 pedals PD-7900 carbon

As seen on the Tour de France 2010, the new Shimano Dura Ace PD-7900 pedals are hitting the market.
They have a new carbon body and weight 30g lighter than the original PD-7800, the new pair of pedals weight 248g.
The body is made of injected molded carbon fiber and the axle and 3 bearings are contained into an aluminium sleeve bonded in the pedals body.

Each pedals turns around 3 set of bearings for better axle support and smooth rotation regardless of pressure loads.

We pre-ordered 50 pairs of PD-7900 and will be able to ship them in September 2010 on a first ordered first delivered basis.
Our Members get the pedals for 195.80 USD + shipping