Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fully Equipped Bikes – Follow-Up

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

A little while ago, we talked about how sports cars are equipped with lights and fenders, and nobody thinks they are less sporty for it. Performance bicycles don’t have lights and fenders, because most “weekend warriors” don’t think they need … Continue reading →

Posted in A Journey of Discovery, Testing and Tech | 24 Comments

PBP Training: Recovery

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

In the past, we’ve discussed hill intervals and how they make you stronger. They’ve certainly worked for me this spring, as I achieved one of my big goals this year: I completed my Cyclos Montagnards R60 Honors. You get faster … Continue reading →

Posted in PBP Preparation | 4 Comments

Summer 2011 Bicycle Quarterly

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Happy Solstice! This means that summer officially has started, and the Summer issue of Bicycle Quarterly is at the printer. It will be mailed next week. The topics include: Do larger wheels roll faster on bumpy roads than small ones? … Continue reading →

Posted in Product News | 5 Comments

Fully Integrated Design

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Car drivers are lucky: They can buy sports cars that are fully equipped to be driven in the rain and even at night. And their fenders rarely rattle loose, their lights don’t fall off, and most car owners think little … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Bikes, Testing and Tech | 25 Comments

A Visit to Nitto

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Our friends from Tokyo Fixed in London visited Nitto and took this neat video. In addition to their own products, Nitto makes Grand Bois handlebars and racks. Enjoy!

Posted in Handlebars, Racks/Bags, Stems, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

A Performance Bike

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

In recent years, the bike industry has realized that most riders don’t race, and so the racing bike has been renamed: It’s now called a “road bike” or a “performance bike.” In the minds of most cyclists, a performance bike … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Bikes | 48 Comments

PBP Training: Hill Intervals

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Whether you are training for Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP), a century ride or racing, speed is an essential part of a successful event. Simply put, the faster you are able to ride, the more enjoyable (and less stressful) your ride will be. … Continue reading →

Posted in PBP Preparation, Rides | 20 Comments