Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Future for Independent Bookstores?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

About ten years ago, I walked into a small bookstore in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. I saw a beautiful book on motorcycles, and even though I am not particularly interested in motorbikes, I picked up the book. The photography in The … Continue reading →

Posted in Product News | 39 Comments

Stem Length and Frame Size

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

We recently received our first shipment of 110 mm-long Grand Bois stems. The fillet-brazed stems are available in 10 mm increments from 60 to 110 mm. Now riders of all sizes can use these beautifully crafted, super-strong stems and decaleurs. … Continue reading →

Posted in Product News, Stems, Testing and Tech | 12 Comments

Product Test: Velo-Orange Grand Cru Brakes

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

I mostly talk about our projects in this blog, including products we develop at Compass Bicycles, but rarely discuss those of other manufacturers. This might lead to the impression that Bicycle Quarterly does the same. However, the magazine is independent … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues, Testing and Tech | 12 Comments

Damaged Books at a Discount

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Every once in a while, we receive a shipment of books that got damaged in transit. Usually, the damage is slight, like a bump on a corner, and most bookstores would sell them as “new” books. We know that you … Continue reading →

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Coming up on 10 years

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Bicycle Quarterly is entering its 10th year! We recently mailed Vol. 10, No. 1, the Autumn 2011 issue. It has been a remarkable journey, and it is nice to see how much the bike industry has changed over the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues | 23 Comments

René Herse Cranks: Prices and Availability

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

The new René Herse cranks have entered production. The arms are being forged, the chainrings are being machined, and the crank bolts are being made, each by specialist manufacturers who are among the best in their trade. The photo above … Continue reading →

Posted in Product News, Rene Herse cranks | 22 Comments

A Mountain Adventure

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The Oregon Manifest in Portland was a great opportunity for another long ride in the mountains. The Bicycle Quarterly team took the train to Portland, rode in the Oregon Manifest, and then rode back to Seattle the next day. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Rides | 18 Comments

Science and Bicycles: Frame Stiffness

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Lightweight frames, made from high-strength tubing, were thought to be stiffer than ordinary frames. They performed better for most cyclists, but the conclusion that stiffer frames were better was erroneous. Eventually, this led the makers of steel bicycles down the … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech | 26 Comments