Road Bike

Found: Kontact Rethinks The Holy Grail, Your Saddle

The bicycle saddle has been labeled by some as the holy grail cycling component – get it right and your ride will be bliss –…

Written by Micah Redfield January 22, 2014

Rapha Team Sky Road Race Mesh Skinsuit Sheds Heat, Drag & Humility

Spandex in and of itself is already pretty revealing. One of the first things beginner cyclists have to learn is how to be comfortable in…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2014

Astute Italia’s Limited Edition Camo Skylite VT Saddle, New Colors Available through FairWheel Bikes

Camouflage saddles come and go, but the limited edition Camo Skylite VT from Astute is probably one of the the most high end that we’ve…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2014

Blow Past Shark Bites With The Hammerhead, Genuine Innovations’ Intuitive CO2 Inflator

When sharks attack you mid-ride, 50 miles from home, you’d better be prepared to fight back. In the old days that meant wielding your frame…

Written by Micah Redfield January 21, 2014

Blue Competition Cycles Back, New Models Coming for 2015

In summer 2012, Blue Competition Cycles was busy revamping its aero road and triathlon bikes leading into a sale to Lake Rudd Capital Partners. That…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2014

Be A Pedal Ranger, Blackburn looking for Brand Ambassadors for 2014

Do you love to get out there by bike? Packing up your stuff and riding until you’re tired, only to set up camp and tell…

Written by Zach Overholt January 20, 2014

Storck 50th Anniversary Aernario Signature Gets Dream Spec, Sub-5.4kg Weight

To celebrate founder Marcus Storck’s 50th birthday, he’s dreamt up this ultralight build for his Aernario road bike. Decked out with Storck’s PowerArms G2…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 20, 2014

Danish Dancer Turns Israeli Custom Builder, Ari Brings Diamond Cutting Tech To Bespoke Frames

With a brother owning Copenhagen’s premiere bike shop and a father producing diamond cutting tools, Ari Rosenzweig was destined to create bespoke frames in unique…

Written by Micah Redfield January 16, 2014

Nalini Updates Cycling Shoes – New Cyclocross Model, Plus Road & Mountain Bike

Nalini has introduced a number of updated and new cycling shoes for 2014, some of which are completely customizable to match your team kit. Known…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 16, 2014

All of MadFiber’s Assets to be Auctioned off to the Highest Bidder

Starting this Friday, MadFiber is going up on the block. After the Washington based company was purchased by the Divine Cycling Group, MadFiber’s factory was…

Written by Zach Overholt January 15, 2014

AX Lightness Adds Endurance Plus Colored, Padded Carbon Saddle

AX Lightness is softening things up a bit with a padded version of their full carbon Endurance saddle. Called Endurance Plus, it adds two leather…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2014

SRAM Hydraulic Road Brake Recall Update – New Version Shipping in April!

SRAM is delivering mechanical disc and rim brake replacements this week to consumers and dealers affected by the recall. They’re also stating that new, MY2015…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 15, 2014

Win Prizes for Suffering In Your Own Home, The Tour of Sufferlandria Starts Soon

Planning on doing some suffering in your basement in the coming weeks to prepare for the season? Why not join in on The Sufferfest’s grand…

Written by Zach Overholt January 14, 2014

Orp Smart Horn Flashes and Chirps its way to Dealers through Torcano Industries

When we last checked in with Tory Orzeck and his ORP smart horn, the industrial designer was hoping to obtain funding through Kickstarter to make…

Written by Zach Overholt January 14, 2014

Just In: Trek Factory Racing Domane Classics Edition

Bring on the cobbles. Just after introducing the new Trek Factory Racing team on Friday, a special delivery showed up at our door step. One…

Written by Zach Overholt January 14, 2014

Found: Gorgeous Urushi Lacquer over Gold Leaf for VANHULSTEIJN X SOTHEBY’S Single Speed

What do you get when you combine the striking design of Vanhulsteijn bike with Japanese Urushi lacquer and gold leaf? You get a beautiful, very…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2014

Trek Introduces Trek Factory Racing, Plus Sneak Peek at new Bontrager Aero Helmet

Centered at the Velodrome de Roubaix, Trek introduced their new Trek Factory Racing team to a number of fans and retailers. Starting with a modified…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2014

POC Announces 3 Year Partnership with Team Garmin-Sharp

If you read between the lines with POC’s “garminum” blue colorway from our coverage of the POC AVIP launch you probably saw this coming. If…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2014

Just In: Boyd’s New Wider, Deeper, Stiffer, More Aero Altamont Road Wheels

Building on their Vitesse wheelset, Boyd is back in town with a new aluminum clincher. It’s wider, deeper, more stiff and more aerodynamic – all…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2014

Review: TRP HY/RD Mechanical-to-Hydraulic Disc Brake Calipers – Part One

Launched last April just as this whole disc brake road bike thing was starting to really take shape, TRP’s HY/RD (Hybrid Road) mechanical-to-hydraulic disc brake…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 09, 2014

Just In: Always have the right Light with Lezyne’s Mega Drive, Super Drive XL, and Zecto Drive Pro

Among the expensive products that I’ve used that seem to be worth their weight in gold for extending the riding season, lights are first, and…

Written by Zach Overholt January 08, 2014

Found: The Thonet Beech Wood Bike

Seventy thousand dollars will buy you one hell of a nice bike. In fact, seventy thousand dollars will net you a garage full of really…

Written by Saris Mercanti January 08, 2014

Found: KindHuman Kampionne Carbon Road Bike, Made in US Steel Bikes with Custom Options

KindHuman is a big believer in the bicycle. From their humble roots in clothing to an impressive line of bikes currently, Adam Abramowicz and Gavin…

Written by Zach Overholt January 08, 2014

Scosche Introduces Rhythm Smart +, An Optical Heart Rate Monitor that Controls your Tunes

Looking for more out of your current heart rate monitor? What if it was more accurate, worked with all of your devices, and was able…

Written by Zach Overholt January 07, 2014

Shimano SH-R785 Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes – Actual Weights

Thanks to our friends over at Wheelworks in New Zealand, (who’ve sent us some interesting articles before) we’ve got some actual weights on the new…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 06, 2014

Campagnolo Continues the Experience for 2014, Register now for VIP Rides, Meals, and Tours

They say to understand it, you have to experience it. Campagnolo is known for making some of the most lust worthy bicycle parts around, but…

Written by Zach Overholt January 06, 2014

Review: Pearl Izumi Keeps Us Warm – Thermal LS Base Layer, Plus P.R.O. WXB Gloves and Shoftshell Shoe Covers

For those of us that live in areas where the cold settles in for a few months each year, it’s important to stay warm and…

Written by Nick Burklow January 05, 2014

SRAM To Offer Free Hydraulic Brake Exchange and Install at US Cross Nationals

As the latest in the ongoing saga of SRAM’s hydraulic road brake recall, SRAM recently announced that they would be offering a free brake exchange…

Written by Zach Overholt January 02, 2014

Factory Tour: Predator Cycles’ Carbon Repair, Frame and Component Workshop

Predator Cycles first came to our attention at NAHBS last year thanks to their gargantuan The Major one-piece carbon fiber road bike stem and handlebar.…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 02, 2014