Bike of the Week – ConferenceBike
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 05:09Blog Tags:
Holy fuckballs.
Pardon my French but I honestly thought that there was very little in the cycling world that could surprise me.
Boy, was I wrong.
Carbon Fiber: What Does It Do For My Bike?
Submitted by fumiko on Sun, 08/11/2013 - 12:42Blog Tags:
Carbon fiber is a material that is relatively new in the biking world but has been around since the 50s when it was first developed, in a weaker, low carbon version, by a guy named Roger Bacon in Cleveland, Ohio. It was further developed in Japan and Great Britain in the 60s, with Rolls-Royce taking the baton and leading with innovations in the development of jet engine parts.
How to Ride on a Roller
Submitted by fumiko on Sat, 08/10/2013 - 19:20You look at the damn thing and think “Who is the insane bastard who decided this was safe and necessary for biking?” But lots of people use them and the argument is that it’s more of a natural movement (albeit on a flat surface) in comparison to using a trainer. With a trainer, you mount your rear tire on the roller but it does elevate you slightly so if you don’t have a riser, the feeling of you going slightly downwards is a little disconcerting.
Bro of the Week - Chris Froome
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 05:08Blog Tags:
This Kenyan-born Brit is the new reigning champion of the Tour de France. Riding for Team Sky, he has been in professional cycling at the age of 22 while living in Kenya. In 2008, he was the first Kenyan to compete in the Tour de France and at 28, dedicated his win to his mother, who had passed five weeks before his first Tour debut.
He’s since ridden for Team GB in the Olympics in the time trials and to be honest, his bike is pretty hot.
Bike of the Week – Mando Footloose
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 05:08Blog Tags:
The Recycled Paper Bike Helmet (WTF?!)
Submitted by fumiko on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 21:04I'm all for recycling. We're using way too much shit and not reusing the resources intelligently. I get that. But when I heard about his paper pulp bike helmet, I just had to sit down and WTF?! myself a couple of times.
The London Bicycle Hire Scheme is working in conjunction with the people at Paper Pulp Helmet to sell these helmets to people who need to rent a bike but don't have a helmet on them at the time of rental. The helmets are made from recycled newspapers and even the straps are recyclable. They are definitely for short-term use and can be used in rain.
Bike of the Week – Bianchi Infinito CV
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 06:09Blog Tags:
I love me a good looking bike and though I haven’t really wandered down our cycling heritage too much for key examples of frame beauty, I’ve got to admit that technology and innovation make this particular bike a sight to behold
Bro of the Week – Nairo Quintana
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 06:09You’ve got to admit, coming in second place in the Tour de France is no small feat. But add to that the fact that you are the awarded King of the Mountain AS WELL AS Best Cyclist Under 25, you’ve got yourself a pretty damn good resume.
The 23 year-old Nairo Quintana is the first South American (and therefore, the first Colombian) to have placed that high in the Tour. He was wearing the white jersey on and off throughout the 2013 Tour de France, earning a spot in the Tour’s history.
Not bad for the son of a vegetable vendor.
Bro of the Week – Greg LeMond
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 07/22/2013 - 17:05Blog Tags:
Bike of the Week – BMW i Pedelec
Submitted by fumiko on Mon, 07/22/2013 - 17:05
"Pedelec" is actually short for "Pedal Electric Cycle" which is not an ebike in the sense that an ebike is basically a bike with a motor; a pedelec is a bike that, if you need a motor, it gives you the extra boost, adding to your biking.