Road Bike

Italian Ti by way of the UK: Singular Cycles’ Firebird

After our build report and initial review of Singular’s Swift frameset was published last month, US distributor The Prairie Peddler was in touch to share…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 27, 2011

Cherubim Concept Bike – Aero Madness?

Causing constant roadblocks at NAHBS was Cherubim master builder Shin-Ichi Konno’s concept track bike. Though it must break about every single rule in the UCI…

Written by Max Leonard February 26, 2011

Prototype Thomson Ratcheted Quick Release Seat Clamp

L.H. Thomson showed off this prototype quick release seat clamp that borrows a ratcheting mechanism similar to DT Swiss’ RWS skewers. It’ll simply (and very…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 26, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Scott Bicycles has signed on a sponsor of the USAC Nationals and Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival in July. Ride Sun Valley will include an…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 25, 2011

Sram Red: All Black Updated

Well, the cat is pretty much out of the bag by this point: apparently the next generation of Sram Red, is black. Today they released…

Written by Zach Overholt February 21, 2011

Teaser Shot of New Black Sram Red Rear Derailleur

While Tyler is out in Santa Cruz checking out what’s to come from Avid in the way of brakes, this abstract shot was just leaked…

Written by Zach Overholt February 21, 2011

2011 Cinelli Road Bikes Overview – Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel

Cinelli’s 2011 lineup sees a few model upgrades like the Best Of, above, some spec updates and the entirely new mid-range Saetta lineup. The Pro…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 18, 2011

Former Independent Fabrication Employees Create New Company: Firefly Bicycles

For Immediate Release :: Firefly Bicycles Lights It Up Tyler Evans and Jamie Medeiros Declare Independence, Launch New Handmade Bike Company. Boston,MA– February 16, 2011…

Written by Thom Parsons February 17, 2011

Fyxation 700 x 35c Session Tires Now Available

We’ve been reporting on the product that Fyxation has been pumping out for awhile, including their Session tires, which are marketed as a bomb proof…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2011

Slick New Singlespeed Chain Tensioners from Vertigo Cycles

Sean over at Vertigo Cycles is getting into the pre-NAHBS excitement and sent over a sneak peek of the new single speed chain tensioner he…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2011

Soma Fabrications Mini Velo

As the Soma Fabrications blog proudly proclaims, the Mini Velo has arrived! The Mini Velo is the answer to those who need a bike, but…

Written by Nick Burklow February 13, 2011

Pom-Cam Helmet Cam Housing for iPhone 4!

Lately, most of the buzz around the helmet cam market has belonged to the battle between GoPro and Contour, but what if you already owned…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Phil Keogan, host of The Amazing Race, is hosting screenings of his documentary The Ride across the U.S., ending with a screening in NYC before…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 11, 2011

Parlee Cycles: 2011 Z5 SL Limited With “Matte Ghost” Finish

You’ll have to pardon all the Parlee posts…just got Parlee on the brain here since our factory visit last Tuesday. The tour was awesome. Parlee…

Written by Thom Parsons February 10, 2011

Sneak Peek At New Capo Kits; Padrone and Cipressa

“Leaked” via their Twitter. Click the photo for a larger view.

Written by Bikerumor Staff February 09, 2011

Raleigh Macaframa Single Speed Track Frame

Before you comment on our title, yes, we know, all track bikes are single speed. And fixed, at that. Whatever. Raleigh’s new Macaframa track frame…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2011

Core Bike Photos 3 – Full Carbon Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur, Sub-620g Crankset

Thanks again to Tom from i-Ride come these photos of Campagnolo’s 2011 Super Record full carbon fiber rear derailleur that comes in at a paltry…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 07, 2011

Gratuitous Hot Bike Photo: Moda Road Bikes Come with Bike Pure Spacer in UK

Always suckers for a pretty bike, we just got word that Moda’s UK distributor, Eurobike, will be showing their support for Bike Pure’s anti-doping crusade…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2011

Hermes Sport Launches 1070g Excellence Carbon Wheelset w/ Tune Hubs

Following their ridiculously light (970g!!!) Levitator wheelset, Hermes Sport has developed a 50mm aero tubular wheelset that only pays a 100g penalty for the added…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Sign the People for Bikes pledge in February and you’re entered to win that sweet custom Timbuk2 messenger bag shown above. Already signed the pledge?…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2011

2011 Velocite Helios Aero Road Bike Unveiled, Magnus Updated

After a couple years in development with designer Lewis Mathiske, Velocite has released the Helios aero road bike. The bike is a full carbon monocoque…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 03, 2011

Core Bike Photo Collage – Argon 18, Merckx and DeRosa Road Bikes

Argon 18’s Gallium Pro frame comes in at just 920g with paint, but is designed for ride characteristics over weight. Over the years, Argon 18…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 03, 2011

Core Bike Photo Collage – New Goods from Speedplay, Token, 3T and Agu

We’ve got a few more images from Tom at i-Ride from Core Bike, coming in batches. In this one we’ve got some random goodies from…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 03, 2011

Pure Fix Cycles: $299 Worth of Fixed Gear

Maybe you are interested in the whole fixed gear scene but are hesitant to put down a bunch of cash, or possibly just looking for…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2011

Australian Saddle Company Thrones Wants to Replace “Saddle” with Attitude

Whatever you do, don’t call these new seats from Thrones, saddles. According to Thrones, the word “saddle” has no place in cycling vocabulary, and…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2011

Rawland Cycles Unleashes the “rSogn”: A Fat-Tired Road Bike

Austin, TX – The company that brought fat-tired, production road bikes to the cycling world with its popular Sogn models is now accepting orders for…

Written by Thom Parsons February 02, 2011

Review: Descente Seamless Pro-V Short Sleeve Baselayer

Everyone has favorite pieces of clothing that they save. You know the ones: they’re the shorts, socks, or jersey that you reach for before a…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 02, 2011

Sighted: Ride Studio Cafe Edition Seven Cycles Road Bike

This extra-special bike from Seven Cycles was spotted out at Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA Saturday night during ‘cross star Mo Bruno Roy’s “End…

Written by Thom Parsons February 01, 2011

Trek Adds Leopard Team Paint Scheme to Project One Offerings

??PRESS RELEASE: Trek Bicycle has added the team-issued LEOPARD TREK Signature Series paint scheme to the multitude of customizable options available through their Project One…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 01, 2011