tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10978649878392148982024-02-06T22:43:16.999-05:00Cyclists are not RockstarsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1475125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-29435978528471439592014-08-02T13:24:00.000-04:002014-08-03T08:32:18.700-04:00#1482<br />
<b>SNEAKPEAK: SCOTT 2015 ROAD</b><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/news/scott-unveils-its-2015-trailbikes-in-park-city-utah.html">Plenty of shots </a></span>have been published of next year's brood of mountain bikes from Scott.<br />
We now have a look into the graphics and parts packages of most of the road bikes. Along with some bold, new color schemes for the bikes, there are a couple of noteworthy refinements to Scott's popular shoe line-up. Stay tuned for more shots!<br />
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Drawing too many cues from a 2014 Specialized</div>
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The new Syncros rim shape should be a big</div>
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In less than an hour, 3 out of 3 everyday cycling</div>
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Perhaps Scott designers thought that a younger</div>
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Obligatory preview of a 2015 bike that will come</div>
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3 bright graphics packages for the new generation</div>
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For 2015, like the couple of years preceding,</div>
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Scott continues to do just enough to</div>
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be considered a player in the cyclocross market.</div>
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The Addict CX, while a great bike, hasn't seen any</div>
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frame or parts updated in a while. No doubt</div>
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this equal responce to consumer (racer) habits and</div>
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the focus on growing markets like Crapvel bikes.</div>
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The new Plasma borrows heavily from<br />
Sebastian Kienle's European Championship winning bike.<br />
Prepare to shell out $10,000+.<br />
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Once again, the Contessa line for women</div>
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hits all the genre's of riding. The bikes,</div>
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like this Scale, get slick graphic redo's.</div>
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Scott's top of the line road shoe gets some new colors.</div>
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Features and build look the same, but expect the shoe </div>
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Ditto for the MTB Premium shoe. If this shoe becomes </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-85163399055033510452014-02-13T13:45:00.000-05:002014-02-13T13:45:01.833-05:00#1481<br />
All this snow in New England (and elsewhere!) has a silver lining. <br />"When the car's lanes are narrower, the drivers are safer and slower!"<br />
An interesting article <a href="http://transalt.org/files/news/streetbeat/2014/Feb/0213.html#art1"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-4812440189701852492013-12-14T10:09:00.002-05:002013-12-14T10:09:15.149-05:00#1480<br />
Don't worry everyone... <br />CX season is almost over....<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-4080390470488474432013-11-19T12:51:00.000-05:002013-11-19T12:51:08.625-05:00#1479<br />
More gems of ingenuity coming out of Kickstarter.... <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2265854/the-upstand">Here</a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-70588265893237569392013-10-28T13:51:00.003-04:002013-10-28T13:51:46.089-04:00#1478<br />
From our CX loving friends in Tati-ville comes this adorable collection of animals doing their thing....<a href="http://imgur.com/a/o6mct"><span style="color: red;">Here</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-58001081222648106322013-10-14T23:27:00.000-04:002013-10-14T23:27:21.883-04:00#1477<br />
Now everyone has a chance to be a Rockstar!.... <a href="http://www.bmc-racing.com/us-en/ambassador/"><span style="color: red;">Here</span></a><br />
If you have less than 500 twitter followers, don't even bother...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-78127222403214363002013-10-11T23:31:00.000-04:002013-10-11T23:31:37.602-04:00#1476<br />
Oh those crazy Dutchmen and their love of CX!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by Greg W.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-52121947380804585442013-10-10T23:27:00.001-04:002013-10-10T23:27:06.202-04:00#1475<br />
Here's a great article about the value of endurance athletes as employees... <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkwilliams/2013/10/02/why-you-should-fill-your-company-with-athletes/"><span style="color: red;">Here</span></a><br />
Also great impetus to let juniors pursue cycling as a sport. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-77169504925191594602013-10-08T23:43:00.000-04:002013-10-08T23:43:39.347-04:00#1474<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-66650896726984870892013-10-01T23:15:00.002-04:002013-10-01T23:15:35.856-04:00#1473<br />
Great turn of the chapter in this near-tragedy-turned-happy-ending-story.... <a href="http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1612854054/Cleaning-up-Stage-Fort">Here</a><br />
Long live Gloucester!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-12939156909105854702013-09-10T23:16:00.002-04:002013-09-10T23:16:56.531-04:00#1472<br />
Get ready for the world's most aerodynamic bicycle pumps...<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-7852390910073947822013-09-07T15:02:00.001-04:002013-09-07T15:02:16.122-04:00#1471<br />
In case you haven't seen this very awesome video...<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-35868568279183781062013-09-03T08:43:00.002-04:002013-09-03T08:43:21.542-04:00#1470<br />
Start your week off with a little dose of awesome.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-37478666716692347932013-08-13T22:26:00.001-04:002013-08-13T22:29:44.352-04:00#1469 // Review \\ 2014 Giro Product Catalog<br />
Helmets, gloves, shoes oh my! For the last 4 or 5 years, Giro has been at the leading edge of cycling-chic. Just below pretentious thanks to loads of useability with an enviable balance of form vs function, the Giro book has become one of the highlights of the IBD year. Here's a quick look at the remarkable and new.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let's get the obvious out of the way first...<br />This is the Aspect. Because Giro always wants us staring at certain helmets and scratching our heads in wonder. It picks up where the Air Attack leaves off. The visor is removable.<br />The cool-factor is not.<br />We are actually looking forward to trying this so-called, superlight, super aero, super cool helmet out.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of, the Air Attack adds a couple of new colors. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The other high end helmet of note is the Cipher.<br />It is Giro's new freeride / DH helmet of choice.<br />$200</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Giro makes a big push into cold-weather gloves for 2013. <br />This is the 100 Proof. $85 of extreme hand protection.<br />Official usable low temperature of this glove is 15 degrees.<br />We are guessing it can go as low as 10.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slightly less intimidating is the plain ol Proof. Rated to 30 degrees.<br />Would we wear this glove during 30 degree late-November CX races...<br />Probably not. Would we wear it during 18 degree<br />late-January, 3 hour base-mile road rides... You bet.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the Pivot... "Our most versatile winter glove".<br />At $70 dollars it seems a little plain. But this glove will probably be a fool-proof<br />way to keep your grubby hands acceptably warm this winter.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let's not forget summertime handwear. This LTZ II should be<br />a great glove for those new-age, no padding needed roadies.<br />Only $30 as well.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the new, top-o-the-line Prolight SLX. A new Easton EC90 Sole and<br />slightly thinner materials make this shoe a claimed 205 grams.<br />Lighter even than the Empire Lace-up.<br />Note that that weight is achieved with Giro's "Ultralight" footbed,<br />which will probably (hopefully) be replaced by most users with a more supportive insole. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also updated is the very popular Factor. Price goes up $10<br />but you get that new Easton EC90 sole... That's the "ACC" part. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We've already <a href="http://cyclistsarenotrockstars.blogspot.com/2013/06/1457-review-giro-empire-shoes.html">discussed</a> our love for the Empire. <br />As such hopes were high for the 2014 model. The new shoe gets that new ACC bottom part.<br />The blander color selection leaves a little to be desired.<br />Subtle is not what this shoe should be about.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This one left us wondering what the Giro R&D office<br />was smoking on this day. Which closet does this get put in?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Won't beginner spin class buyers think even less of<br />"clipping in" after seeing this on the shelf?</span></td></tr>
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<span id="goog_822225959"></span><span id="goog_822225960"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-12159503290641635622013-08-11T20:31:00.002-04:002013-08-11T20:31:19.122-04:00#1468<br />
Bet your weekend wasn't this good.....<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-11412695285471047472013-08-09T11:53:00.000-04:002013-08-09T11:53:16.591-04:00#1467<br />
Is it CX season yet!?<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-55957556129743100732013-08-05T10:04:00.002-04:002013-08-05T10:09:56.647-04:00#1466 // Review \\ 2014 Jamis Bikes<br />
Jamis as a brand is often considered second tier among the industry giants. Without a huge advertising budget the company often loses out on the "advertorial" game ( advertising that leads to editorial coverage ) and subsequently, the bikes do not get the media coverage they deserve. On the other hand, ask any shop that carries the line-up and you will be hard pressed to hear a negative comment about the bikes. Riders usually have sentiments that are similarly positive when talking about the bikes themselves.<br />
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The 2014 Product Book came into HQ last week and some interesting things stood out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Nemesis gets SRAM's XX1 11 speed, single chain-ring, super-efficient grouppo. This 19.75 pound bike will make racers think twice about heading out to the XC events with their dual-suspension rigs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 2 race-ready Icon ( CAAD beater ) models go largely unchanged except for Shimano Ultegra 11 speed on the Elite. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps the biggest news to come out of the 2014 products is the new Xenith. Long loved by domestic racers who found themselves on Jamis sponsored teams, the Xenith gets edgy this year by hiding BOTH brakes from the wind. Tektro side pulls come standard and the expressed advantages are:<i><br /><b>#1 - Better frontal aerodynamics.<br />#2 - Highly tuned seat-stays that no longer need to be overbuilt to support braking action</b></i><b>.</b><br />Jamis is definitely going out on a limb with this move as it may turn off purists and riders who are specifically looking for an "aero" frame.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A neat technology that racers and hardcore riders will never see... The one bolt adjustable stem featured on Jamis' nicer hybrids and relaxed bikes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">More features that recreational cyclists (and bike shop sales managers!) can appreciate.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another move against the tide... No Xenith road bike is available with electronic shifting for 2014. That doesn't stop Jamis from offering (and including with each bike) intelligently designed replaceable plates for various shifting set-ups. It's logical ideas like this that enables Jamis to stand out much higher than other mid-level brands.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Day-Glo! Not even the sensible designers at Jamis can resist the yellow/green tide. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">More start design on bike models that usually do not get the R&D resources. This time fork tweaks that make for a more stable ride on the Endura ("Gran Fondo" style ) race bikes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whoa, we forgot what glossy looks like! Here is the stunning new 2014 T2.<br />Also the only Jamis to offer electronic shifting.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-38770766380118324012013-08-04T16:57:00.003-04:002013-08-04T16:57:43.289-04:00#1465<br />
Yep, we'll take it!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-57602817182165524752013-07-24T17:58:00.002-04:002013-07-24T17:58:31.051-04:00#1464<br />
And just like that.... Riding bikes is cool among the female hold-outs...<br />The vibrating bicycle saddle.... <a href="http://gizmodo.com/vibrating-bike-seat-makes-for-sexy-highly-dangerous-co-895561443">Here </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">posted by Matty Clark</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-25523210601364208452013-07-21T09:50:00.001-04:002013-07-21T09:51:28.497-04:00#1463<br />
A moving short video highlighting the power of cycling. Be sure to have a tissue or 2 nearby....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">posted by Matty Clark</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-24915940668475650192013-07-15T10:07:00.001-04:002013-07-15T10:08:12.471-04:00#1462<br />
Interbike is just around the corner!<br />
Just 2 things we're looking forward to:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-5181068390524238162013-07-08T22:55:00.003-04:002013-07-08T22:55:44.749-04:00#1461<br />
Everyone needs to watch this great animation about the TDF<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-54205623806387611132013-07-08T13:12:00.001-04:002013-07-08T22:54:54.710-04:00#1460<br />
The war on dopers gets a little more vocal (from the popular roadresults.com site):<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097864987839214898.post-77597215585556492212013-07-05T09:06:00.001-04:002013-07-05T09:06:32.720-04:00#1459<br />
Flying under the radar during the Tour this year is this high-tech, water filled cooling jacket from ChampSys. It's all about keeping the Lampre boys cool during their warm-ups.<br />
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