Ever wonder how Strava started? Tyler interviewed co-founder Mark Gainey to get the inside story on their launch and growth into a global athletic social media platform. We also talked to Dirty Kanza 200 women’s pro winner Alison Tetrick and got a look at her bike.
For bikes, there’s plenty of new stuff to see from KTM, Salsa, All City, Raleigh, and a wild adjustable carbon aero stem. We reviewed the new Cannondale Jekyll, which proves it’s just as adept at climbing as it is racing down the enduro trails.
In industry news, Interbike has finally taken the hint and moved out of Sin City. For 2018, the largest North American bicycle tradeshow will set up base in Reno for the indoor show, and have it’s outdoor demo at Tahoe’s Northstar resort…which should have some killer mountain bike trails ready for us. Thankfully, CrossVegas is going with it.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Build Cycle Podcast #022 – Strava cofounder shares their startup story & growth tactics
Review: The 2018 Cannondale Jekyll switches from a well-mannered climber to a downhill bruiser
Suspension Tech: What’s the adjustment ring do on coil shocks?
ROAD, GRAVEL & CYCLOCROSS
Aero Design Swiss debuts with adjustable carbon Aero Stem
Chapter 2 release Limited edition Tere following the Tour in the Alps
2018 KTM Revelator Lisse aero road bike gets clean, creative cable integration
All City Cosmic Stallion combines thru axles and A.C.E. tubing for their lightest disc frame yet
Fulcrum go all in for road bike disc brakes on new Racing 4, 5, 6 & 7 DB wheels
Alto Cycling adds rainbow of colors for hubs & rims
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Pro Readers’ Rides: Dirty Kanza 200 Cannondale Slate of winner Alison Tetrick
BikeYoke extends Revive dropper seatpost out to 185mm
Readers’ Rides: Fair Wheel Bikes builds a large Open One+ under 16lbs
Stan’s NoTubes awarded 5th patent for Bead Socket Technology rim design
Heller Barghest goes 27.5-Plush with 130mm No-Fuss-Sus mountain bike
Zirbel Wisent handlebar fully integrates lightweight flat bar Di2 cockpit
Salsa rolls a bigger Beargrease with 27.5 x 3.8″ tires, Mukluk sticks with 26 x 4.8″
Marin Hawk Hill evolves into 27.5+ B-17, 29er Rift Zone & killer 24″ Jr mountain bikes
Swiss Ceetec unveils new World Cup proven carbon MTB 29er Revolution wheels
Lapierre is back with a more integrated all mountain Overvolt AMi eMTB lineup
Heller Bloodhound sizes up to 27.5″ fat, unearths all new Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem fat bike tire
Prototype Maxxis DH mountain bike tire spotted under Greg Minnaar
Rock out on all kinds of trails with Guerrilla Gravity’s The Smash 29er
COMMUTER
Raleigh blends steel and city style with new Carlton Collection of bikes
New Juggernaut Cargo Bike carries advanced steering & suspension
TECH, CLOTHING & GEAR
GU Campfire S’mores gel benefits Conservation Alliance’s Public Lands Defense Fund
Tacx’s interchangeable accessories should click with all kinds of riders
Wahoo ELEMNT Mini downsizes GPS cycling computer by borrowing phone’s signal
Specialized wears in new 2FO Flat 2.0 mountain bike shoes, Tactic III trail helmet
EVOC goes XL with updated Travel Bag for plus-sized & fat mountain bikes
New Kuat Mini Skinny roof tray makes room for gear & bike atop your car
iBert moves top-tube bicycle child seat production to USA, adds new colors
Kickstarter: Stingray bike alarm screams next level protection on & off the bike
PICS OF THE DAY
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INDUSTRY NEWS & MISCELLANY
Interbike announces move to Reno-Tahoe for 2018, Outdoor demo heads to Northstar Resort
Even CrossVegas 2018 is moving to Reno, Nevada
Gates Carbon celebrates a decade with flashy white belt drive setups
