Michael and Andy from Zipp Speed Weaponry talk about the development of the new 303 at the launch of the revised wheelset. The 303 is aiming to be your wheel of choice for harsh rides like Paris Roubaix, or you local cross race.

The new 303’s are available now through your local dealer.

detailed view of the new 303

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Jesse from Ritchey Designs runs us through what’s new at Ritchey for 2009. Including a few new wheelsets, named Apex.

Tim from SBS shows us the 2009 Lapierre X Lite II 700, the same light weight frame ridden by the pro tour team, but without the white pro tour paint job and hefty price tag.

Kenny Roberts of DT Swiss shows us the new line of carbon wheels about to hit your local DT Swiss dealers. Announced at Sea Otter, there will be quite an assortment of choices, 32mm clincher and tubulars, 46 clincher and tubulars, and also a 66 tubular.

Tim Rutledge of SBS shows us two models from the Torker 2009 lineup, the U-District a very inexpensive singlespeed/fixed gear bike aimed at the college crowd. As well as the Cargo-T, a very fun, very well equipped bike for the commuter.

Rick Sutten of Plus 3 Network gives us a demonstration of the companies product, a website that lets the user track their workouts and “make them count”. The idea is that you would pick a sponsor, and for every mile you ran, biked, or even swam, you’d be accumulating money to go towards a donation to your favorite charity.

Park Tool Stopped by the booth to show us a pair of new torque wrenches from Park Tool.

Jason of Edge Composites is back to update us on what’s new and coming down the pipeline from the Utah based company.

Suzette of Fi’zi:k gives us a quick look at the limited edition team replica saddles that will be hitting the market soon (May ‘09).

Tyler from nuun gives us the quick low down on the nuun brand and the newest flavor banana. Which brings the total number of flavors to six. Tyler also shows off a new active hydration line, which is a better alternative to soda.