Disc brakes have a bright future cyclo-cross bi13750225 It's odd when so-called 'racers? pooh-pooh a technology that has the potential to make them faster, but they?ve done before and they?re doing again. The current subject? Disc s for cyclo-cross . Make no mistake, the technology coming. So you?re intended goal to have the fastest bike, get ready to accept it. The main charge laid against disc s weight. Mountain ..

Avid XX World Cup disc brake review bi13750225 SRAM-sponsored cross-country racers asked the company to ditch the pad contact point adjustment feature on top-end to save even more weight. The result the 277g XX World Cup. The TaperBore pro?le has been massaged to deliver better modulation when deep the stroke because racers want strong braking, but not locked up wheels and improved bleeding. You can lock the wheels ..

Disc brakes have a bright future cyclo-cross bi13750225 It's odd when so-called 'racers? pooh-pooh a technology that has the potential to make them faster, but they?ve done before and they?re doing again. The current subject? Disc s for cyclo-cross . Make no mistake, the technology coming. So you?re intended goal to have the fastest bike, get ready to accept it. The main charge laid against disc s weight. Mountain ..

Scientists develop wireless braking for bicycles bi13750225 Given that wireless gear-shifting for bicycles has been around for the past few years, perhaps shouldn?t come as a surprise that someone has now developed a wireless braking system. Created by computer scientists at Germany?s Saarland University, the current prototype looks a little boxy, but does do away cables and levers. According to computer algorithms that would ..

Boardman CX Pro review bi13750225 Boardman's original CX Pro was a cantilever-d cyclo-cross machine that garnered great reviews for practicality and exceptional value package. With the switch to disc s and an all-new frame, can the new version continue the pedigree? As one of Boardman's new 'international' models, it's not available the brand's British homeland ? but a higher spec bike for the UK reportedly ..

Pro bike: Geoff Kabush's Rocky Mountain Solo Carbon prototype bi13750225 Geoff Kabush (Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) arrived at the weekend's UCI races Boulder, Colorado a new carbon fiber cyclo-cross chassis that's not listed the Rocky Mountain catalog. According to team head mechanic Gary Wolff, Rocky Mountain supplied a few of these frames just for Kabush and might turn them a production item but for now, they're team-issue only. Kabush's frame features ..

Scientists develop wireless braking for bicycles bi13750225 Given that wireless gear-shifting for bicycles has been around for the past few years, perhaps shouldn?t come as a surprise that someone has now developed a wireless braking system. Created by computer scientists at Germany?s Saarland University, the current prototype looks a little boxy, but does do away cables and levers. According to computer algorithms that would ..

Letters Home: Notes from Down Under part II bi13750225 This week, Rochel talks about some of the interesting facets to life Down Under. I knew that Australians drive on the opposite side of the road than Americans. The whole time the airport, I kept reminding myself that I needed to go to the left side of the car as the passenger. I met []..

Boardman CX Pro review bi13750225 Boardman's original CX Pro was a cantilever-d cyclo-cross machine that garnered great reviews for practicality and exceptional value package. With the switch to disc s and an all-new frame, can the new version continue the pedigree? As one of Boardman's new 'international' models, it's not available the brand's British homeland ? but a higher spec bike for the UK reportedly ..

Bobsled Crash During Training Event Brings Memories of Luge Death: Fan?s Pers bi13750225 For those that have a love for speed and cold weather, bobsledding and luge are the sports of choice. But a track made of ice and top speeds excess of 80 miles per hour, these are sports that come an increased risk of serious injury

Boardman CX Team review bi13750225 The Boardman CX Team gets a disc-specific overhaul for 2012 dropping price by £100 to create a phenomenal value package. It offers confident, comfortable performance off-road at a raceable weight and rack-ready for commuting, and looks great too. Highs: Fantastic value, performance-orientated bike BB30 and disc equipped frame, tapered carbon fork, full rack and ..

Sailing Marin: Disabilities don't keep racers off the water Herb Meyer bi13750225 A BICYCLE crash on Lucas Valley Road commuting to work some 25 years ago put Marin sailor Henrik Hartz ? then 25 ? a wheelchair for life

Van Dessel Gin & Trombones Disc review bi13750225 Van Dessel?s Gin & Trombones was introduced 2005 and remains a mainstay of the line. It's the model that helped build the Van Dessel brand ? a working-class cyclo-cross race bike excellent geometry that tips wholeheartedly towards the US style of riding. We've reviewed the Gin & Trombones before, but latest generation version adds mounts for disc s. Ride and handling: Weighty ..

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