Monthly Archives: June 2012

Cascade 1200: This Year’s Big Ride

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Last weekend, I rode in the Cascade 1200 km brevet. I like to make one ride every year my “main goal” – a ride for which I train, around which I plan my calendar, a ride that is special. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Rides | 25 Comments

New Products: Stainless Crowns and Connector-Less Wide-Body Hubs

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

We are excited about a number of new products that are now available. They have been in development for a while, and we think they were worth the wait! We really like the SON Delux “Wide-Body” generator hubs. The wider … Continue reading →

Posted in Components, Framebuilding supplies, Lighting, Product News | 3 Comments

Summer 2012 issue of Bicycle Quarterly magazine

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

If there is one single topic that summarizes Bicycle Quarterly, it is the search for the best solutions. The Summer 2012 issue focuses on the “ultimate” bicycles. Note the plural form: There seem to be as many “ultimate” bikes as … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues, Product News | 4 Comments

René Herse Cranks Sold Out

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

The first production run of the new René Herse cranks has sold out. Reports from users have been very positive. The cranks work well with current 10-speed drivetrains, as well as classic setups with 5-9 cogs in the rear. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Components, Product News, Rene Herse cranks | 19 Comments

Bicycle Quarterly: Performance of Tires

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Perhaps the most influential topic in Bicycle Quarterly has been our research on the resistance of tires, first published in Vol 5, No. 1 (above). It is not a coincidence that 5 years after that issue was published, professional racers … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues, Testing and Tech, Tires | 50 Comments

New Dura-Ace: Inspired by Classic Technology?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

A few days ago Shimano presented their new Dura-Ace group. Many reports focused on Shimano finally matching Campagnolo with 11-speed rear cassettes. To me, other features are more significant: The group reintroduces a lot of classic technology. Look at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech | 22 Comments

Preventing Flat Tires: One Year of Tire Wipers

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Supple tires with relatively thin tread greatly contribute to the joys of cycling. They roll much faster and are more comfortable. However, they also tend to be more prone to punctures. On the other hand, “flat-resistant” tires are harsh and … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech, Tires | 36 Comments

Cyclotourist Magazine: The History of Randonneuring

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Yesterday’s mail brought a nice surprise: the May issue of the Japanese magazine Cyclotourist, with an article I wrote about the history of randonneuring and of randonneur bicycles in France. Unfortunately, I don’t read Japanese, but from what I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments