Bike Types

First Look: SRAM / Avid XX World Cup Brakes, Plus Cutaway Views of Taperbore Tech

Shown today at SRAM’s press camp for the first time is their new Avid XX World Cup disc brake lever. It shares the forged magnesium…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 11, 2010

Southeast Women’s Cycling Race Series, FWBW

While playing around with ShePedals‘ Find-A-Ride web app, I ran across the Southeast Women’s Cycling Race Series (SEWCycling) website. This group has a clear mission…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 11, 2010

Sneak Peek: 2011 Scott Genius LT

Better and more pics coming, but here’s a few to whet your appetite. This is Scott’s new long travel/adjustable travel Genius LT. It adjusts travel…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 10, 2010

Review: Boy Racer; My Journey to Tour de France Record Breaker, by Mark Cavendish

Cocky. Arrogant. Just plain fast. Call him what you will, Mark Cavendish is one of the greatest sprinters of our time. Known in the cycling…

Written by Brad Sohner June 10, 2010

First Look: Panda Bicycles’ New Bamboo Road Bike

Just got these shots in from Mark at Panda Bicycles of their new road bike, The Legacy, which will make it’s official on-road debut at…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 10, 2010

SRAM Press Camp Rumors #2 and #3 – Ten Speed Twisters and new DH Cranks

Ever since SRAM came out with trigger shifters, it seems they’ve been slowly putting more emphasis on them with OEM placements and now with the…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 10, 2010

Want Protection and Style? Demon Dirt’s Got You Covered

Scar tissue on your shins that will never go away? Elbows that pop, knees that creak. What about continually bruised hips, shoulders, and butt? If…

Written by Zach Overholt June 10, 2010

SRAM Press Camp Rumor #1 – 29er Revelation with Carbon Steerer, Crowns

Rockshox’s Revelation has Black Box carbon crown and steerer tube for their 26″ forks. That begs the question, why not for their 29er forks? Well,…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2010

Just Arrived at SRAM Press Camp in Ashland, Oregon

Just pulled in to the SRAM X0 Press Camp and for the next few days me and a bunch of other journos will get to…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2010

Mark Cavendish’s ‘Boy Racer’ Now Available In North America

Now available in North AmericaÂ Boy Racer: My Journey to Tour de France Record-Breaker, by Mark Cavendish ($14.93 on Amazon). We all want to know the…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 09, 2010

Ray’s Announces New Milwaukee Location, Opening November

PRESS RELEASE: After an extensive search, the location for a second Rayâ€™s Indoor Mountain Bike Park has been secured and Milwaukee-area mountain bikers can now…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2010

New Wheels Coming from Corsa Concepts, As Shown on This Sweet Signal Cycles Road Bike

Corsa Concepts, a new U.S. wheel brand that surfaced ’round about NAHBS time by sticking their wheels on some bikes at Signal Cycles’ booth, is…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2010

New Product Rumors from Panda Bikes, Ryders Eyewear

Panda Bikes will be releasing their third bicycle (and first road bike) to join The One (above) and The Natural. Look for it to be…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 09, 2010

Schindelhauer Fixie with Gates Belt Drive is One Hot German

We got this video from Paul (thanks!) with a note that says bikes with the Gates Carbon Belt Drive are taking Europe by storm…and if…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 08, 2010

Endurance Training Tips – An Interview With Topeak-Ergon Team Riders

If there’s one team that focuses on all-day or multi-day endurance events, it’s the Topeak-Ergon mountain bike team. Given the increasing popularity and options for…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 08, 2010

LAPD Caught on Tape Attacking Riders in Critical Mass, Lawsuits Being Filed

You may have already seen this, it was uploaded on May 29 and has had quite a few views. We found it on Streetsblog LA…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 07, 2010

Stan’s NoTubes Alpha 340 ZTR Pro Road Tubeless Wheels – Unboxed, Weighed and First Rides

Stan’s NoTubes announced their new road tubeless wheelset, the Alpha 340 ZTRs, a few weeks ago and we’ve had a chance to get some early…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 07, 2010

Cyclists Catches Bad Drivers, Near Hits on Camera, CNN Covers It

CNN had this video of cyclist Luke Rae in St. Johns, Canada. Not only does it give a little national coverage to the issue, but…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 06, 2010

Dealers May Win a Pivot Mach 5 at Dealer Camp

Pivot Cycles is giving away a Mach 5 full suspension frame worth $2000 to one lucky dealer…an especially lucky bike shop dealer that’s going to…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 06, 2010

Fresh New Fixie and MTB Grips from the Folks at ODI

Recently, when ODI set out to make a new grip specifically for fixed gears they knew the grip had to be colorful, functional and so…

Written by Zach Overholt June 05, 2010

Nokia Debuts Bicycle-Powered Phone Charger

Got a Nokia phone with 2mm charger hole?Â You’re in luck, especially if you’re in a “developing market”. Nokia has started shipping an $18 bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 04, 2010

Limited Edition Giro Inspired Road Bike from Seven Cycles

FROM SEVEN CYCLES: Ride Studio has collaborated with Cascade Bicycle Studio and Seven Cycles to create a limited edition Giro d’Italia inspired race bike. RSC…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 04, 2010

Friday Video: Pass Storming With Danny MacAskill

Take professional downhillers Rowan Sorrell and Aimee Dix, trials genius Danny MacAskill and beard owner and skills coach Ed Oxley to a big mountain in…

Written by Douglas McDonald June 04, 2010

Elixir Brake Service Update

If you haven’t seen it already, soon after Sea Otter Pinkbike had this video on updated bleeding procedures for the Elixir brakes posted on their…

Written by Zach Overholt June 03, 2010

Van Dessel’s Full Tilt Boogie Carbon Cyclocross Bike Formally Introduced

We showed you this grainy blueprint spy shot back in April, at which time Van Dessel promised real photos would be forthcoming shortly. Well, they’ve…