Monthly Archives: November 2011

Why Bolts Come Loose

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Fenders, racks and other attachments can remain maintenance-free for 10,000+ miles, yet other bikes require tightening bolts on a regular basis. Why do some bolts stay tight, while others loosen quickly? We have covered this in detail in Bicycle Quarterly’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech | 16 Comments

Farewell to a Dear Bike

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Before packing up the Calfee “Adventure,” I took it out for one last ride. It was a lovely afternoon that did not feel like November. The sun was out, and it was 59 degrees F. The weather forecast was for … Continue reading →

Posted in Rides, Testing and Tech | 22 Comments

The Competition Bicycle – Price Reduced

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

As a small publisher, we don’t have a “publicist” who works full-time to promote our books. Therefore, we always are excited when one of our titles is mentioned in a major publication. Over the years, our books have been featured … Continue reading →

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Paris-Brest-Paris – The Book

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Paris-Brest-Paris is an event that captures the imagination. It’s not just the epic length of the ride – 1200 km or 750 miles – but also the history that makes this event special. Paris-Brest-Paris (or PBP in short) was created … Continue reading →

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Net-Shape Forging and Crank Length

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Net-Shape Forging The new René Herse cranks will be offered in one length only, 171 mm, which allows us to have the cranks forged to their final shape. (The photo above shows the raw forging.) The process is called “net-shape … Continue reading →

Posted in Product News, Rene Herse cranks, Testing and Tech | 52 Comments

Winter 2011 Bicycle Quarterly

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

The Winter 2011 issue of Bicycle Quarterly is at the printer and will be mailed next week. Our full report from the Oregon Manifest (pictured on the cover) showcases the innovative and inspiring bicycles that excelled in the technical trials. … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Road

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

The German poet Friedrich Schiller wrote his Ode to Joy in 1785, celebrating friendship and the unity of humanity. Ludwing van Beethoven set the poem to music and incorporated it into his 9th Symphony as the final movement. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Rides | 7 Comments

SON Generator Hubs and Lights

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Compass Bicycles has added SON generator hubs and Edelux lights to our program. We are excited to carry the best bicycle lighting systems ever made. A few years ago, a reporter asked me what I considered the most important innovation … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighting, Product News | 37 Comments