Ryder Hesjedal’s Cervélo Rca (Frameset Price: $10,000)
By RoadBikeReview May 09, 2013
Gear Giro d'Italia Video
Last May, Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian to win the Giro d’Italia, piloting his Cervélo R5CA to the top of the final podium. This year, the Garmin-Sharp rider is looking to repeat the feat aboard a new super light climbing machine.
Read More »Video: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
By RoadBikeReview May 03, 2013
Gear Sea Otter Classic Video
360-degrees of rotation, easy to use, folds up small, works with mountain and road bikes. That’s the $230 Feedback Sports Sprint work stand in a nutshell. Check out this video to learn more.
Read More »Boombotix Boombot REX Portable and Rugged Bike Speakers
By Valerie W. April 26, 2013
Gear Sea Otter Classic Video
RoadBikeReview got a look at Boombotix’s new Boombot REX portable bike speakers. This little package packs a punch by reaching volume levels of 90 dB@2ft, making it the loudest portable speaker in its size on the market.
Read More »Sea Otter Tech Round-Up: Lake, Michelin, Focus, Smith
By Jason Sumner April 21, 2013
Apparel Gear Parts Sea Otter Classic
To the casual observer the Sea Otter Classic is about riding bikes, but savvy consumers know all to well that this springtime celebration of all things cycling has also become ground zero for new product launches. Here’s a look at just a few of the items that caught our eye. Lots more coming soon.
Read More »iBike PowerStroke Quantifies Wasted motion, Power, and Time
By Thien Dinh March 23, 2013
Gear Power Meters Series
Velocomp last week announced the latest addition to their iBike Newton line, the Newton Powerstroke+. For the first time a cyclist will be able to measure their pedaling style on an outdoor bike ride.
Read More »BikeSpike Theft Protection: Lo-jack for Your Bicycle
By Gregg Kato March 22, 2013
Feature Articles Gear
Have you ever had a bike stolen? Ever wish there was such a thing as Lo-jack for bicycles? Well, now there is! Read about this innovative new project and become a supporter!
Read More »Review: Saris Freedom Hitch Rack
By Thien Dinh March 19, 2013
Gear Product Review Racks
If you’re looking for a solid rack without too many frills that will get the job done, the Saris Freedom should be at the top of your list. It’s manufactured and assembled in the USA, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Read More »POV Action Cam Shootout – Which Camera Is The Best?
By John Shafer March 13, 2013
Feature Articles Gear Video
Laugh all you want, but Photo-John’s new helmet is the ultimate POV action cam test rig and this shootout is the ultimate POV camera test.
Read More »Review: Abus Bordo Series Locks – Compact Bike Protection
By Don Palermini February 14, 2013
Gear Pro Review
Introduction by Francis Cebedo Ahh bike locks, where are they when you need them? Do you use a coiled one under your frame or a big U-Lock that is omnipresent in the front triangle of your bike. Nobody wants the clutter but if you need to run inside the store to grab something, can you
Read More »Kate’s Real Food – New Tiki Bar and More
By Gregg Kato February 12, 2013
Feature Articles Gear Pro Review
If you’re tired of the same old fashioned energy bar that looks like a melted down piece of wheat bread coated with maple syrup, get ready to try something different. Just like its name, “Kate’s Real Food” is exactly that: real food. Originating from Jackson Hole, WY, Kate’s is now located in Idaho and was
Read More »Quick Take: Knog Milkman Cable Lock
By Thien Dinh February 10, 2013
Gear
Why You Want: You ride solo a lot and the occasional midride stop into a café or shop to refill your bottle requires you step away from your bike for short amounts of time. Pros: The Milkman fits perfectly into a jersey pocket, so it’s likely you’ll carry it with you on most rides. Polycarbonate
Read More »New Product: Stages Cycling Power Meter
By Jason Sumner January 29, 2013
Gear
Among the most talked about products at last fall’s Interbike tradeshow — the Stages Cycling Power Meter — is slated to start shipping to shops and consumers this week. If it can deliver on it’s significant promise, it could mark a huge sea change in the power meter market, substantially lowering the price and weight
Read More »Bipo Helmet Earbud Mounts
By Thien Dinh December 18, 2012
Gear
While we do not condone the use of ear buds while you’re on the bike, we know there are a fair amount of road cyclists that do use them to liven up a ride. By doing so though, you become less aware of what’s going on around you, traffic, hazards, or maybe even other cyclists
Read More »K-Edge Computer Mount for Garmin Edge Review
By Thien Dinh December 06, 2012
Gear Product Review
K-Edge started with one simple product, an aluminum chain catcher. The chain catcher was a simple product with a simple goal, to help Kristin Armstrong win the Gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. She did just that and later repeated the feat again in 2012. That simple chain catcher would eventually be known as the
Read More »Light & Motion Taz 1200 Unboxing and First Impressions
By Thien Dinh November 25, 2012
Feature Articles Gear Urban Video
This is The Taz, a new line of bike lights from Light & Motion launched earlier this summer. The Taz is a self contained, dual purpose light that Light & Motion dubs a “Crossover” light.
Read More »Interbike Opens Show to Consumers for 2013
By Thien Dinh November 20, 2012
Gear
Interbike plans to announce a new retailer invitation program next Monday, November 26, 2012. The new program would allow consumers to have access to the traditionally business to business only trade show. Details of the new initiative are scarce right now, but it appears consumers would still need to be associated with a LBS. This
Read More »One Last Great Thing by John Burke of Trek Bikes
By Thien Dinh November 19, 2012
Gear
Trek Bicycles was founded back in 1976 by Richard Burke and his friend Bevil Hogg. They started in a small red barn in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Today, Trek is one of the largest bicycle companies in the world, headed by Richard’s son John. John and his father, “The Big Guy” as Richard would become known, would
Read More »CLIF Bar Live Webcast with Cyclist Peter Stetina Opens Up for Questions
By Thien Dinh November 14, 2012
Gear
Tomorrow CLIF Bar will be hosting a live webcast featuring four of their top pro athletes. The pro athlete panel includes cyclist Peter Stetina of the Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda tea, a two-time USA Cycling U23 National Time Trial Champion. Also available will be Todd Wells, an Olympic Mountain Bike and Cyclocross racer. Todd was part of three
Read More »Primal Signs 5-year Agreement with RAGBRAI
By Thien Dinh November 05, 2012
Apparel Gear News
Primal is official apparel sponsor, ‘Friend’ of legendary Iowa ride A long-established relationship with one of the country’s most iconic cycling events will continue well into the future, as Primal announced today that the apparel-maker has signed a five-year agreement with RAGBRAI – the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™ – to be the
Read More »Polar Bottle® Breaks Into New Markets With Latest Bottle
By Thien Dinh October 31, 2012
Gear News
Building on its revolutionary insulated bottle technology with Polar Bottle, Product Architects has released ERGO™— the first of two new insulated bottle lines the company is introducing this year.
Read More »The Chrome Truk Shoe is Stiffer, Stronger and Bomber
By Valerie W. October 17, 2012
Gear News Video
(San Francisco, CA) Chrome is the original maker of Urban Bike Footwear that provides performance on and off the bike. Designed and developed to be worn all day, the Truk is the latest in Chrome’s Pedal Series shoes created for commuters and messengers who want more riding performance without sacrificing walking comfort. The Truk’s upper
Read More »Chrome Announces Availability of Lower Southside Pro
By Thien Dinh September 26, 2012
Apparel Gear Urban
For Fall 2012 Chrome is proud to announce a new SPD shoe, the Lower Southside Pro.
Read More »Scott Vanish Evo Road Helmet
By Thien Dinh September 25, 2012
Gear Interbike
The Vanish Evo offers a class leading combination of ventilation, fit, light weight and safety.
Read More »Mission Workshop Trigger and Torre Jackets
By Thien Dinh September 25, 2012
Apparel Gear Interbike Urban
Mission Workshop showed us two new apparel pieces at Interbike this year. The Trigger for $285 and the Torre for $235.
Read More »Scott Sports Road Premium Shoe
By Thien Dinh September 24, 2012
Apparel Gear Interbike
The Road Premium is the first choice for professional riders like Tour de France stage winner Sandy Casar or ORICA GreenEDGE riders Svein Tuft and Tomas Vaitkus.
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