From Cycling Weekly, the sexiest hunk of carbon in the world:

Yep, these go to eleven. Also, Campy is busting out the old "Super Record" gruppo name. Will this change your life? Probably not. But if you stare at the next picture long enough, you're liable to believe anything...

I have been hearing all sorts of unconfirmed rumors of Campy coming out with an 11 speed gruppo for 2009.  Do we need 11 speed?  Not really, just like we didn't really need 10 or even 9, but it's still progress in my book.  The new system would require a chain in the 5.4-5.5mm width range which is ultra-narrow, and I suppose the cranksets will require some tweaking to the spacing to accomodate this narrow chain, but I must admit I am intriqued.  My only wish list is that Campy will offer an 11-27 cassette now that they have the extra cog.    Can anyone confirm the rumors of this 11 speed system?  

Cannondale Corp announced that it has been acquired by Montreal based global consumer product company Dorel Industries, Ltd.   According to early reports Dorel has no immediate plans to make changes to the current corp structure.  However, Dorel is also the parent company of such once-proud brands as GT, Mongoose and Schwinn to name a few.  Currently these bikes can be purchased at Walmart.  Cannondale was acquired to lead the company's new IBD (Independent Bike Dealers)division.  As such Dorel will allow Cannondale to continue with it's innovations and creative designs.  Perhaps the backing of a larger corporation will help fund R & D?  Maybe so, but I'm skeptical.  I plan on picking up another "Handmade in the USA" Cannondale frame while I still can.  As an owner of an early hand welded/painted 1980's Cannondale, I weep at the the thought of seeing those signature fat down tubes and smooth welds hanging from the racks at Walmart.