Not from riding but i had about 6" of tan in the middle of my shin from sailing last year. I do have some lighter bit on my wrist from my watch from riding.
You mean like this?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=61801
Think I have these ones in my Cube and they lasted around 1000 miles and was still going strong when I rode it.
Back to cranks and pedals - apparently the pedals are due spring but the cranks probably won't make it to production.
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/new-bikes-from-tomac-liteville-intense-ram-33079
Love it! There is a couple of things i have found.
You can not save if:
You choose the rockman frame kit with forks
You choose the pair of magura brakes