Never quite imagined this phrase ever being used, but check out this radical commuter bike design.
The New Radical
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Sep 182011
Skinny Moto
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Sep 162011
WTB’s Moto 1.9 looks Moto, but not 1.9. Might just be the snaggly-toothed edging knobs there, but the tire doesn’t look much smaller than a 2.2 Bronson.
What, No Gemstones?
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Sep 162011
The Ellsworth Mega Super Head Badge: there’s a lot going on with these, but Ellsworth head tube badge does one of the better jobs working with a tapered head tube.
Crank Brothers Saddles
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Sep 152011
They look a lot like WTB saddles, construction-wise. Slightly unique shape, though.
Not Seen at Interbike
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Sep 152011
My friend Chuck in Italy just sent me this photo of a sweet, composite wheel. It’s composite because it will end up in pieces, even if it didn’t start that way.
Everybody’s Doing It
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Sep 152011
BMC’s full-suspension 29er. Maybe Europe is waking up.
My Most Philosophical Post
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Sep 152011
The survival of bike companies now depends largely on their access to carbon fiber. The new Intense Carbine is one example of a company adapting to a new manufacturing reality.
It’s also kinda bitchin’.
Sep 152011
Easton and then BMC each displayed the bike Cadel Evans had to get off in the final stage of the 2011 Tour due to mechanical problems. Pretty sure I recall him finishing on his standard black team bike, but I could be wrong.
Best Tattoo
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Sep 152011
No contest this year.
Thunderdrome
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Sep 152011
The mini-velodrome was in the house. Congrats to Gene O. for administering the discipline.
