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Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Cycology is having a one day sale this Sunday, June 30th, on all their cycling t-shirts, including the shirts pictured above, 20% off and,…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 28, 2013

Cervelo Introduces S5 Team Limited Edition in Honor of the 100th Tour de France

Among many celebrations in the name of the 100th running of the Tour de France, Ceverlo is getting in on the action as well with…

Written by Zach Overholt June 28, 2013

Jelly Belly Sport Beans Grow into Recovery Crisps

Adding to their easily pocketable and accessible nutrition line up, Jelly Bell is expanding into recovery with their new Protein Crisps. Formulated to help rebuild…

Written by Zach Overholt June 28, 2013

Review: Koala Magnetic Bottle Cage System Hugs Like a Bear

While new materials and shape changes appear on new bottle cages almost daily, the basic concept is still the same. Koala Bottle, however, is…

Written by Mike Albert June 27, 2013

Reynolds Cycling Headquarters Tour

Just prior to PressCamp, Reynolds invited us to tour their US headquarters, where all of their wheels are designed and developed. It’s also where a…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 27, 2013

Trek Acquires World Tour License from Leopard SA

Starting in 2014, Trek will have a new World Tour team as they assume ownership from Leopard SA. Having started the team in 2010, Leopard…

Written by Zach Overholt June 27, 2013

Recon Jet HUD Gets Official – Pilot Edition Available Now

After the launch of their snow sports HUD in 2010, Recon has had their eye on the cycling and triathlon market. The only issue –…

Written by Zach Overholt June 26, 2013

Bar Fly 2.0 – Now in Colors

If you’re looking for something other than black for your Garmin mounting needs, Tate Labs has you covered with 3 additional colors for the Bar…

Written by Zach Overholt June 26, 2013

Road.cc’s Tour de France Fantasy Game & Other Challenges

Our buds over at Road.cc kicked off their annual Tour de France Fantasy Game, and they’re giving away a Genesis Equilibrium 20 road bike to…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 26, 2013

Found: Another Carbon Balance Bike – This One’s Affordable, Sort Of

After we posted the Petitpierre Carbon running bike, Zelvy Carbon got in touch with us to show off their own carbon balance bike. Hand made…

Written by Zach Overholt June 26, 2013

Avanti Teases 2014 Carbon Ridgeline Full Suspension 29er

New Zealand bike maker Avanti is throwing its hat in the light, stiff, yet nimble and tough do everything carbon 29er category with a…

Written by Mike Albert June 25, 2013

Ringtool – World’s Most Compact Multi-Tool?

Raise of hands – who has a bottle opener on their key chain? Thought so. What if that bottle opener was also a multi-tool? One…

Written by Zach Overholt June 25, 2013

East West Bikes to host Night of Carbon – Discussion with Parlee, Enve, and Cervelo

Curious about carbon? In an attempt to address customer’s concerns and questions regarding the black magic, East West Bikes is hosting a “Night of Carbon”…

Written by Zach Overholt June 25, 2013

Video: A Couples Ride, by Darcy Turenne

From pro ripper and filmmaker Darcy Turenne and the crew at Dakine comes this look at something we’ve all probably seen if not experienced.

Written by Tyler Benedict June 24, 2013

DIY Smart Helmets Navigate to the Nearest NYC Citi Bike Station

Sure, there’s an app to get you to the nearest Citi Bike station, but New York City is probably not the best place to…

Written by Mike Albert June 24, 2013

Bike Fixtation Adds High Security Public Use Pumps to Its Lineup of Bike Kiosk Products

If you ride a bike, chances are you’ve been in a situation when you really wished you had a pump. Well, Bike Fixtation has come out…

Written by Mike Albert June 24, 2013

Reader’s Rides: Julian DaSilva’s Scott Spark PKi2, Plus How-To Video

When it came time to build up his race bike for the upcoming season, Julian DaSilva wanted something unique. As the service manager at Alex’s…

Written by Zach Overholt June 24, 2013

Will the Cardboard Bike See the Production Line? On Indiegogo Now

After a lot of hype, the Cardboard Bike has finally gone crowd sourcing. Instead of the Kickstarter as initially proposed, the Cardboard Bike is on…

Written by Zach Overholt June 24, 2013

Video: Peter Sagan Shows How Pros Get Bikes on Roof Racks

Written by Tyler Benedict June 24, 2013

Nutrition Update: Why 30g of Protein in a Single Serving May Be Useful

At PressCamp last week, we passed Confuzzled’s question from our original post about the amount of protein in a Builder’s Max bar on to the…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 22, 2013

PressCamp 2013: Fezzari Offer Customization, Quality, & Value with Solitude 29er

Based just down the road from PressCamp in Lindon, UT, Fezzari is a small consumer-direct line with a surprising 23-bike range. Not content to compete…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 21, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Yesterday, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) introduced The Safe Streets Act of 2013 to require the implementation of the Complete Streets strategy on…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 21, 2013

Quick Review – Olympia’s Racy 949 Carbon 29er with Xentis Wheels

At 120 years old, Olympia certainly has some history. The brand that is now relatively unknown in the US also has some history here as…

Written by Zach Overholt June 21, 2013

Senator Schumer Leading the Charge to Get Bikes on Amtrak Trains

Commuting by bike makes a lot of sense in a big city, unless you have a far commute. Commuting by train makes a lot of…

Written by Mike Albert June 20, 2013

More Flying Bikes! Paravelo Folding Flying Bike on Kickstarter

Not long after a flying bike getting airborne in Prague, the Paravelo has made its way onto Kickstarter. Already tested with human pilots, the hybrid…

Written by Zach Overholt June 19, 2013

Video: Beyond the Metal – In Memory of Kevin Pavlis

A poignant and moving message to all the drivers out there, this film from Sidewayz Films is dedicated to Kevin Pavlis – a father, husband,…

Written by Zach Overholt June 18, 2013

SRAM Brings Quickview to Mountain Bikes, Adds Computer Adapter for 605 and 705, plus Zipp Quickview TT

These days it seems there is almost as much competition for computer mounts, than the actual computers themselves. Joining Tate Labs with their Barfly MTB,…

Written by Zach Overholt June 18, 2013

5 Things Cyclists Should Remember, Oregon DOT Publishes “Bicyclist’s Survival Guide”

Yesterday we posted five reasons motorists [should] love cyclists, so a followup with five reminders for cyclists drawn from Oregon Department of Transportation’s recently published…

Written by Mike Albert June 18, 2013

Lighten Up Your Lights with Cantitoe Road’s High End Dynamo Wheels

When it comes to night riding, a good dynamo wheel can mean freedom from constantly replacing or recharging your batteries. Older dynamo hubs typically had…

Written by Zach Overholt June 18, 2013