UD Replicas announced that it is taking orders for its all-new replica of the Mark V Suitcase Suit from IRON MAN 2. The complete IRON MAN 2 Motorcycle Suit includes jacket, pants, boots and gloves and retails for $1,099.00 in the U.S. and Canada. The leather work is finished in the candy-apple red featured in the original on-screen suit, with a translucent, pearl metallic finish. The silver accents are metallic silver chrome with a translucent finish.

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According to the editors of Bicycling Magazine, the 2010 Tour de France is sure to be an instant classic. A fitter, Lance Armstrong is in the mix again, leading his own team and looking to reclaim cycling glory. The bitter rivalry between Armstrong and former teammate Alberto Contador continues. New, epic stages have been added to the route. And several dark-horse riders will threaten for the lead. On top of all this, recent doping accusations have added to the drama.

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Honda’s EV-Neo electric scooter concept will hit the Japanese market this year. The peppy two-wheeler is designed for commercial use, and ideal for making deliveries in Japan’s crowded urban streets. The EV-Neo powered by a lithium ion battery, providing a driving range of around 30 km. This short range is offset by a rapid 4-hour full recharge that will get the bike back on the road immediately. The bike will have performance that compare to similar sized bikes that use 50cc engines.

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Sometimes we’re in bad situation that enforces us to seek help from a repair shop to fix whatever problem we have in our cars. And I want to share with you some tips to avoid extra cost that actually you don’t need to pay. While there are many mechanics you can trust, it’s worth to know the most common sneaky tricks that you can experience firsthand. Your mechanic won’t be hard to suggest shorter maintenance schedule than what manufacturer’s manual says. In other words, if the manual says change some parts after a year or 100,000 miles, don’t change it before the line is passed just because your mechanic says so. It’s good to find AAA-approved auto repair shop that offers ASE-certified mechanics. You can get such services from Jeff’s Auto Repair Services, Seattle auto detail, and others those you can find by exploring the web. And they sometimes offer savings and coupons through the web, it’s worth to try.

Other classic trick of a mechanic: He delves under the hood to repair one part, and in the process, he notices other parts that need fixing. To avoid such trick, it’s always good to get more knowledge about simple maintenance of your car, you can read the manufacturer’s manual in your spare times.

Low cost auto insurance quotes are easy to find if you have access to the internet. And nowadays, I think most of people in the United State of America (USA) have been connected to the internet. You don’t need your phone book to call your local insurance agent, all you need to do is sit down in front of your computer and do your research online. We know that the goal of all car owners is to find low costing car coverage in addition the great customer service, and of course the best way to find the best rates for your vehicle is to go online to an insurance comparison website.

Instead of spending your lunch hour calling or visiting agents, there are many benefits to buying auto insurance online. It can save you time and allows you to do it anytime anywhere as long as you have internet access, and even you can do the research inside your car using wireless internet connection through WiFi or 3G. But the best advantage that other method can’t offer, such website allows you to compare quotes from several different companies. This is an important money-saving step because the price of a policy can vary by hundreds of dollars between different company, even for identical coverage.

Beside offering consumer tips to lower ins rates, insurance comparison websites such as OnlineAutoInsurance.com helps consumers find great rates by simply completing one simple form and obtaining several quotations. And interestingly, all features are offered with easy to use interface. Once you’ve filled out the form, you just submit your data and the website takes care of the rest. Before you know it, you will be looking at quotes from several trusted and reputable carriers who will be there to respond in case of needed service. What do you think?

Troy Lee Designs relies on Autodesk Alias Surface and Autodesk Showcase software to create visually stunning helmets worn by world-champion mountain bikers, motorcross riders, BMX riders, snowboarders, and more than a dozen NASCAR teams. “Autodesk Alias Surface is essential for designing our helmets,” said Jeff David, product manager at Troy Lee designs. “I have yet to experience a program that can match Autodesk Alias’ capability for reflections and curvatures. We can effortlessly check to see if all the surfaces in our ideas translate well before we move forward with them.”

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Zero Motorcycles announced that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, received a personal demonstration of Zero’s all-new 2010 product line. The press conference, held at the State Capitol in Sacramento, recognized Zero Motorcycles for its industry leading innovation and pioneering efforts in electric motorcycle technology.

“Zero electric motorcycles are very important technology and this is great for California because this is an ideal place to ride motorcycles,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “I want to personally thank Gene Banman and Neal Saiki for bringing these innovative electric zero emission motorcycles to the capitol for us to see. I love the financial side of these motorcycles because they cost less then one cent per mile to operate and you get a 10% federal tax credit plus a California rebate of $1,500. That equates to a 25 percent price reduction making these electric motorcycles affordable for anybody, and Zero Motorcycles has developed the type of technology that will save us all by reducing greenhouse gasses while utilizing renewable energy.”

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MCR Safety has the exclusive distribution of the patented Zoombang® technology for industrial hand protection. The Zoombang® polymer is soft and fluid like to the touch. Upon impact, the Zoombang® stiffens and locks to a solid state providing maximum protection. After impact, Zoombang® returns to its soft, fluid like state. And last month, MCR Safety introduces hand protection with Zoombang technology provides unparalleled protection while you biking.

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Greenlight Bikes, LLC, announced that Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes are now available for purchase at www.kalkhoffusa.com. Kalkhoff is mentioned as the Europe’s largest and most recognized bicycle brands, and offers a broad range of conventional and high-performance electric models ideal for urban transportation, touring and everyday recreation.

“E-bikes are a clean and inexpensive form of transportation that make it simple for anyone to integrate cycling into their daily lives,” said Geoffrey Wagner, managing director of Greenlight Bikes, the exclusive U.S. importer of Kalkhoff bicycles. “Moreover, by eliminating hills or distance as major obstacles, electric bicycles provide non-cycling adults the opportunity to experience the excitement and joy of bike riding they might not have felt since they were kids.”

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