Among custom carbon bike builders, there’s no mistaking Appleman’s unique, three-dimensional logo and often creative outer layers of woven carbon and tinted fiberglass. Last year…
As if the juxtaposition of thick bamboo tubes connected by glossy carbon fiber wasn’t enough, last year Boo Bicycles introduced a carbon “exogrid” style overwrap…
Last year, we pre-interviewed Winter Bicycles’ Eric Estlund but somehow managed to not post anything from his booth at the show…an oversight we won’t repeat.…
Funny enough, we paired last year’s show coverage of Ellis’ booth with Gaulzetti’s in a roundup, but the brands couldn’t be more different. Ellis’ style…
Renold Yip is always a crowd favorite. Whether it’s the showstopper Sunflower Mixte from Richmond’s show or the Cafe Racer from Austin, he’s always got…
Acros has expanded the mounting options for its A-GE hydraulic shifting group. The front derailleur is now offered in standard band clamp for round seat…
MonkeyLectric has two new LED-strip bicycle wheel light systems. For casual cyclists, the $75 M232 (above) is a longer version of the original. It bumps…
Now, finally, that matte black stealth rig of yours doesn’t have to have some ugly silver chain messing up the ninja aesthetic. Wipperman’s Connex Black…
Genesis Bikes’ lineup has expanded with new materials and models for road, mountain and cyclocross. Above, the Equilibrium is a seamless double butted titanium road…
Chain catchers are slowly but surely gaining in popularity, and Woodman’s new version provides independent adjustment via a small set screw that’s separate from the…
Despite enthusiastic support and strong reviews overseas, Austrian carbon fiber wheel specialists Xentis are all but unknown in North America. Distributors Stage Race are determined…
Swedish athlete protection specialists POC continue to expand their cycling line for 2013 with new gloves, TT helmets, urban helmets, and spine-saving hydration packs. We…
With its unpainted (but clear coated) frame, internally geared hub, and integrated bar/stem, Raleigh’s classy Tripper commuter clearly takes inspiration from NAHBS machines- but at…
Hawley has broadened their house brand offerings with some performance-minded and well thought out products. While they’re still more likely going to sell to newer…
Expanding their pro-level Especial line of bags for 2012, Timbuk2 have added a mid-sized Especial Medio and this nicely thought out Especial Messenger. One of…
