TRP Brakes unveils improved Spyre mechanical disc brake, new Spyke fat bike brake, and a gravel favorite
By cxmagazine.com March 03, 2014
Cross Disc Parts
What has changed with the Spyre dual piston mechanical disc brake since the voluntary recall in December? Find out here.
Read More »First Look: iSSi pedals offers colorful, spindle length alternatives to Shimano SPD clipless pedals
By cxmagazine.com February 27, 2014
Cross Parts
iSSi is QBP’s new pedal brand, and they’re providing a compelling, colorful alternative to Shimano SPD pedals, but they’re not Shimano SPD cleat compatible.
Read More »Vision Metron 55 wheels, Metron 4D handlebar, stem and seatpost
By Gregg Kato February 04, 2014
Bike Press Camp Parts Video Wheels
Check out the new high-end line of Metron carbon wheels from Vision that are available now. Also highlighted here are the Vision Metron 4D carbon handlebar, carbon stem and carbon seatpost.
Read More »Reynolds Cycling New Cryo Blue Power Pads
By Gregg Kato January 30, 2014
Bike Press Camp Parts Video
In this video, Paul Lew from Reynolds Cycling shows us their all new for 2014 Cryo Blue Power pads that feature increased braking performance.
Read More »Review: Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 Mechanical Groupset
By Andrew Vontz December 21, 2013
Parts Pro Review
Top Shimano mechanical group delivers with supreme ergonomics, top braking and shifting performance.
Read More »Review: Silcone Tidds – Bottle Cage Bolt Replacements for True Weight Weenies
By cxmagazine.com December 12, 2013
Cross Parts Pro Review
They’re prefect for the weight weenie who thinks he has everything. The two plugs can save five to eight grams and can hopefully seal off your frame from moisture, and provide a smoother, lower profile than bolt heads offer.
Read More »Review: Look S-Track MTB / Cyclocross Pedals – A Stable, Mud-proof Option
By cxmagazine.com November 10, 2013
Cross Parts Pro Review
Back in 1984, Look popularized the step-in “clipless” pedal, using its long-gained knowledge from dominance in the ski industry, and the cycling world has not been the same since.
Read More »Interbike 2013: Ritchey Shows New Wheels, Bars, Saddle System
By Jason Sumner September 24, 2013
Interbike Parts Saddle Wheels
Comfort, reliability and ease of maintenance are the hallmarks of three new offerings from the famed California-based component maker.
Read More »Interbike 2013: New Setback Suspension Seatpost From Ergon
By Jason Sumner September 19, 2013
Interbike Parts
A year after winning a Eurobike design award for its innovative suspension seatpost, Ergon has expanded the line to include a 25mm setback version.
Read More »Dura-Ace 9000: Mechanical, Evolved
By Andrew Vontz September 11, 2013
Feature Articles Parts
For Shimano Fans Who Can’t or Don’t Want to Make the Leap to Electronic Shifting, Dura-Ace 9000 Brings Choicest New Features to Primo Mechanical Group.
Read More »Mavic Unveils New Shoes, Pedals, Tubular Wheel
By Jason Sumner September 03, 2013
Apparel Eurobike Parts Wheels
In its continuing push to offer a complete suite of top-end cycling gear, Mavic rolled out a new pedal line and a refined pair of race ready road shoes during the Eurobike trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Read More »Hutchinson Sector 28 and Fusion 3 Road Tubeless Tires
By Gregg Kato July 17, 2013
Bike Press Camp Parts Video
Check out two new tires from Hutchinson. The Sector 28 is a 28mm road tubeless tire that is made for the gravel grinder type rider. The popular Fusion tires are now available in a wider 25mm width and will come in both tubeless and tubed versions.
Read More »Shimano Launches Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes
By Jason Sumner July 01, 2013
Disc Parts
The hydraulic road disc brake system war is officially on. Just a few months after rival component maker SRAM came to market with its Red 22 hydro disc brake offering, Japanese giant Shimano has jumped into the game — as long as you are also running electronic shifting.
Read More »Freewheeling: The Road Disc Revolution Is Now
By Jason Sumner May 08, 2013
Disc Feature Articles Opinion Parts Road Video
After taking a test ride SRAM hydraulic disc equipped roadster, features editor Jason Sumner is convinced it’s time to ditch rim brakes and start ripping singletrack on our road bikes. (Well, not really. But he did enjoy the ride.)
Read More »New Ultegra 6800: 11 Speeds, Lighter, More Ergo
By Jason Sumner April 30, 2013
News Parts Wheels
Let the Dura-Ace 9000 trickle down begin. Shimano has unveiled its new 11-speed Ultegra 6800, which is 35 grams lighter than the previous version, and requires 35 percent less shifting effort. Cost? Less than half of a Dura-Ace group.
Read More »Kappius Looking To Kickstart Hub Production
By Jason Sumner April 26, 2013
Parts Sea Otter Classic Video
Innovative hub maker Kappius Components has launched an updated version of its unique road and mountain hubs. Now they’re seeking financial backing to begin manufacturing. Find out how you can help.
Read More »Sea Otter Tech Round-Up: Lake, Michelin, Focus, Smith
By Jason Sumner April 21, 2013
Apparel Gear Parts Sea Otter Classic
To the casual observer the Sea Otter Classic is about riding bikes, but savvy consumers know all to well that this springtime celebration of all things cycling has also become ground zero for new product launches. Here’s a look at just a few of the items that caught our eye. Lots more coming soon.
Read More »Review: Praxis Works Forged Chain Rings
By Thien Dinh April 08, 2013
Parts Pro Review
At virtually half the price of a single ring from Shimano, Praxis Work’s Chainrings pack quite the performance and value.
Read More »Review: Superlight All-Carbon Zero Gravity Gravitas SL Brakeset
By Twain Mein March 14, 2013
Parts Pro Review
From Ted Ciamillo, who pioneered the aftermarket for bike brakes, comes his lightest, all-carbon offering the Zero Gravity Gravitas SL Brakeset.
Read More »Review: 2012 SRAM Red Groupset
By Thien Dinh March 07, 2013
Parts Pro Review
The lightest & quietest mechanical groupset available today SRAM Red makes a strong argument to ditch any thoughts you had of going electronic.
Read More »NoTubes Team Putting Tubeless Tech To The Test
By Jason Sumner February 21, 2013
Feature Articles Parts
U.S. based regional pro team plans to use tubeless road tires at all its races in 2013. Riders sometimes run 85psi or lower to gain performance advantage and reduce punctures.
Read More »Specialized S-Works Chicane Saddle Review
By Thien Dinh January 03, 2013
Parts Saddle
Specialized S-Works Chicane Saddle – MSRP $299 A Chicane is defined as a series of tight turns in opposite directions on an otherwise straight stretch of a road. So it’s fitting that Specialized’s newest S-Works saddle should be called the Chicane—it represents a few rapid changes of direction when compared to other Specialized saddles. First,
Read More »Specialized S-Works Chicane Saddle Unboxing
By Thien Dinh November 30, 2012
Parts
The S-Works Chicane road saddle is a return to a more traditional shaped saddle for Specialized. In development for over a year with pro athletes, the saddle features a more rounded shape.
Read More »Featured User Review: Selle SMP Dynamic Road Saddle
By Thien Dinh November 26, 2012
Parts Product Review
Featured User Review: Selle SMP Dynamic Road Saddle by Artur N MSRP Price: $240.00 Overall Rating: 5 of 5 Value Rating: 5 of 5 Strengths: Quality, design, comfort in any situation. Weaknesses: Price, but you pay for an outstanding saddle. Bottom Line: I always considered that saddles are the most important componet on a bike
Read More »Mavic Cosmic CXR 80 Tubular Wheelset Tire System
By Thien Dinh November 15, 2012
Feature Articles Parts
Storied French wheel manufacturer Mavic has been working in the lab for the past three years on a new wind cheating concept. Aerodynamics on the bike has become a trendy topic amongst cyclist recently, and for good reason.
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