47g Carbon Fiber Road Brakes

Really, the headline says it all.  Sick light, super sweet looking. Only €990.00.  Given that today’s exchange rate is 1.49049, that’s a bargain basement price of…

2012 Olympic MTB Venue Announced

Hadleigh Farm, Essex, was confirmed as the venue for the Olympic games in London in 2012.  According to the organizers, “the route weaves through grassland,…

Hammerschmidt Revealed!

The big day is here! Out of the blue, we received an email announcing the big reveal! Quick, go to www.magicmechanics.com and get the scoop.…

Nutcase Helmets, for the Fashion Nut

Now there’s simply no reason not to wear a helmet.  Fashionistas and kids alike can sport some sweet helmets without paying Troy Lee Designs-pricing.  Check…

SRAM Gets Capital, Gives Capital

SRAM has taken on a minority equity partner, Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking (LBMB), to finance further growth.  All current management is slated to stay in place,…

Spain wins Men’s Olympic Road Race

Samuel Sánchez wins Gold in Men’s Road Race, followed by Davide Rebellin (Italy) with Silver.  Fabian Cancellara (Switzerland) took third after just catching up to the…

Hammerschmidt’s slow leak

Truvativ’s (SRAM) revolution in bicycle transmissions, named HammerSchmidt, has been getting some stellar reviews from the blind-folded, sworn-to-secrecy industry folk that have ridden it, but…

Look Pedal Recall Announced

If you’re running a 2004 or 2005 model KEO pedal, click here to see if your pedal is up for voluntary recall. Models affected are:…

Cadel Evans cleared for Olympic TT

After slipping during a post-Tour party (officially, post-Tour “dinner”) and injuring his knee, Evans has been cleared to compete in the Olympic Time Trial. Team…

VA gets a (tiny) new trail

Area Boy Scouts and the Queen City Cycling Club have built a new 1.25 mile trail at Montgomery Hall Park in Staunton, VA.  After crushing…

Win a gold-plated fixie

British?  Over 18?  Need bike insurance?  You’re in luck!  Enter here for a chance to win this sweet Charge Plug fixie bike that’s been pimped…

2009 Shimano Electric Dura-Ace Official

Shimano just announced their new Di2 (Digital Integrated Intelligence) electronic shifting system for 2009. Built around their standard index shifting, it utilizes the same chains,…

2009 Trek Top Fuel Revealed

Trek has revamped both their EX and Top Fuel bikes for 2009, with both receiving major carbon frame makeovers and gaining the hyped ABP (Active…

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