SRAM just rolled out their new Force 22 and Red 22 11-speed (including hydraulic and disc brakes) groups to a select group of cycling journalists recently and while we didn’t get an invite, Bike Radar was there to get all the details.
SRAM claim all the new 11-speed groups to be ‘trim-free’, meaning you can use the full width of the cassette on either chain ring without adjusting the front derailleur or getting chain rub on the derailleur cage. In all cassette options from 11-25 to 11-28, what’s new is the 16-tooth cog, which makes for single-tooth differences from the 11 up to the 17. An 11-32 WiFli option will also be available.
The most interesting thing for us is the disc brakes. Having not ridden them on the road yet, all we can say is that we certainly like like the direct braking control we have on our mountain bikes.
Here’s a little reminder of some Campagnolo history from Campy North American General Manager Tom Kattus. The video is three years old, but it’s always nice to hear a good story from a great guy. Oh, and if you’re in Southern California this weekend, check out the Campagnolo San Diego Gran Fondo kicking off in Little Italy. The expo is open Saturday April 13, 2013 and the ride kicks off early on Sunday, April 14, 2013.
After getting hit by a car for the second time (this accident not as bad as the one that caused the above photo) Cyclist David Colon wrote a joyful essay for drivers called, How To Stop Hitting Me With Your Car. The list starts out with the tip: “Pay attention. Just fucking pay attention” and rolls on from there, according to his story on Brokelyn.com.
It must be tough to be a driver in Brooklyn. Because apparently when you get behind the wheel of a car, you turn into a complete sociopath, and a blind one at that. How else to explain the fact that a new study shows 44 percent of pedestrians struck by cars are hit in crosswalks?
We had to laugh in agreement with his final plea: “Stop. Hitting me. With your car. You evil motherfuckers.”
Yesterday (April 7, 2013) Fabian Cancellara won his third Paris-Roubaix and his second classic in as many Sundays (back to back Flanders and Paris-Roubaix). But he didn’t run away with this one. It came down to classic track tactics against Sep Vanmarcke. Watch carefully and you’ll see exactly how Cancellara played Vanmarcke all the way to the line. To watch the entire race, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Accurately described as a ‘re-envisioning’ of Eagle’s former Get Out Expo, the new event incorporates many new elements for riders, runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike. First among them is the inaugural Firebird MTB Race and its counterpart, the women’s only Firebird la Femme. Non-USAC sanctioned, the mountain bike events take place on Saturday and Sunday respectively and collectively boast a $10,000 cash purse with equal payouts for men’s and women’s fields. . . The festival also features the 1st annual Rocky Mountain Bike and Outdoor Expo, a consumer facing demo boasting some of the bike industry’s leading brands. Santa Cruz, Pivot, Ibis, Felt, Niner, Specialized, Yeti, Ellsworth, Twenty Two Cycles, Orbea, Wilier, Ridley, BMC and many, many more will all be on hand with their latest models. The free demo invites consumers to test ride their dream rigs all day long on Eagle’s signature climbs and descents.
Ricardo Camargo of Vapor Studio, just tipped us in on a new project he’s working on called Lit, by NZN labs. Lit is an action tracker that no only keeps track of all your walking and running, but also cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, and skateboarding and pulls it all together for some social competition as well. Camargo and his partners are currently trying to raise $100,000 for the project on a site called Indigogo.
LIT’s advanced sensors analyze your movements 24×7, scoring both activity and action by interpreting steps, distance, duration, intensity, strokes, paddles, jumps, rotations, turns, g-force, airtime, and more. . . Earn points for activity and bonuses for action. Points become the currency used to challenge yourself, your friends, and the world. . . LIT is 24×7 wearable and built to go where you go. Snow, surf, dirt, pavement? No problem. LIT is built for extremes. It’s rugged, shock resistant, and water resistant to 10 ATM / 100 m.
It’s like Strava for the rest of your action life. NZN Labs has already raised $27,000 but in the next 30 days they need going to need $70,000 more. To see how you can participate and help make Lit a reality, click the link.
We realize that all good people were getting a good night’s sleep in preparation for Easter Sunday celebrations and religious services and may not have been able to stay up all night watching the 2013 Tour of Flanders, so, without any spoilers (forget you already know who won) here is the entire Eurosport coverage of the race.
Skratch Labs, makers of our favorite ride hydration products, said they’d never do food, but now it appears they’ve changed their minds. with an all new bacon grease gel.
We are very excited to introduce our new Real Food product line. Please watch the attached video to learn about our first item, which is available starting right now. Be among the first to try it out and don’t hesitate to let us know what you think.
Legendary actor and action hero Charles Bronson reportedly proclaimed his love for WTB’s new Vigilante endure tire Monday April 1, 2013 after an impromptu shred fest down Santa Barbara’s Tunnel Trail. Bronson, best known for classic action onslaughts Death Wish 1, 2, 3, and 4, AND 5, was on a great escape from his wife and seven children residing in their mansion in Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood.
Charles Bronson’s stamp of approval comes as a surprise to many. WTB’s President, Patrick Seidler, mused over the significance of the occasion, “The Bronson [tire] is THE tire for Asia, America, and Europe. Hearing Il Brutto forgo such a successful signature tire gives credence to the capability of our new Vigilante tire. This is a momentous day for all.”
