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To celebrate Pi Day (3/14), we're bringing you The Pi Bike, a fixed gear bicycle by Martijn Koomen and Tadas Maksimovas with a handmade carbon fiber frame that's in the shape of the ? symbol.
2004 Look KG 292 ti bike by Titanium High Technology
When we were at Interbike this year the guys from Detroit Bicycle Company came by our booth. We had never heard of them before and were interested in their story. They are based in Detroit, a city that's been pretty hammered by the economy. The Fyxation brothers are originally from the Detroit area so we're stoked to see what they're doing. Rather than following the model that's all the rage these days - super cheap fixed gear completes made out in China - the guys at Detroit Bicycle Company are building custom fixed gear bikes and according to their site the frames are hand crafted in Detroit. They offer 5 different complete bikes and each one is topped off with Brooks saddles and Cinelli and Campagnolo parts. Definitely not your average
The Associazione Velocipedisti Eroici Romagnoli (AVER) has kindly agreed to a mutual exchange of content with the Italian Cycling Journal. AVER is dedicated to lovers of the "heroic" age of cycling. The following article, originally in Italian and which appeared in AVER in February 2010, is of the history of Masi. "If Italy was considered the world capital for racing bicycles perhaps it is due to artisans such as Faliero Masi, who is now legendary. Faliero Masi was "il sarto" ("the tailor"). Since 1949, at the shop under the equally legendary Vigorelli velodrome in Milan, on via Arona, his welding torch was responsible for writing many memorable pages in the history of cycling. Faliero built many custom bicycles for champions: Fausto Coppi, Fiorenzo Magni, Louison Bobet, Miguel Poblet, Rik Van Looy, Jacques Anquetil, Felice Gimondi, Vittorio Adorni (with a Masi bike he won the world championship in Imola in 1968) and Eddy Merckx. Born in Sesto Fiorentino on May 11, 1908, Faliero Masi learned the art of building custom race bikes at the "Compostini" workshop in Sesto Fiorentino. It is with Cicli Compostini that Masi began to race, participating in two Giro d'Itala (1931 and 1932). His only prominent victory was the “Coppa Zucchi” of 1933. He continued to race until 1946. After ending his professional career, Faliero successfully embarked on a career as a framebuidler. First in his native Sesto Fiorentino and then in Milan where he moved in 1949 at the the insistence and pressure of well-known sprinter Aldo Bini from Prato. Among Bini's victories were two editions of the Giro di Lombardia (1935 and 1942). The first workshop wasn on Via Michelino da Besozzo, a few months later he transferred to the curve under the Vigorelli where the workshop stands today. Faliero had a maniacal passion for every phase of the construction of a bicycle, built by hand, one by one. The success of the Masi brand is known worldwide: each of his bicycles is unique and are considered a jewel by fans. The Masi workshop today: After his death in Milan, on January 4, 2000, he passes the title of king of the Italian craftsmen of framebuilding to his son Alberto who still continues the mission of the family with the same care and passion inherited from his father. The Masi brand is a brand that in the world of cycling means care, attention, almost obsessive thoroughness; still building bikes one by one, without overdoing it but always giving attention to even the smallest and trivial of details. (ed. note: as noted in the previous blog entry the Masi name was sold in 1972. Alberto Masi, still building underneath the Vigorelli, sells his bikes under the "Milano" name. In the USA, Alberto Masi's bike can be acquired through Milano Sport). Alberto Masi with Aldo Bini's "Ganna" that was built by his father: The Masi bicycles are unique because each is a made to measure, custom, frame for a client. Numbered pieces. Collectible bicycles, difficult to reproduce. Alberto is a kind of tailor, Stradivari's cycling, a Paganini (ed note: celebrated violin virtuosi) who leaves to go into the art of framebuilding, alone in his originality. Cycling fans are willing to do anything to possess it. "There are people," Alberto explains in a recent interview, "which make great sacrifices to have one one day...". WINNING magazine likened Masi to a cult, like Ferrari or Rolls Royce. Technique and experience: this is the secret that still makes Alberto Masi, master craftsman of the two wheels, grow. Small objects of worship which always make up the great two wheel world of the Masi archipelago. Today Alberto Masi is 65 years. He began to frequent the workshop of his father Faliero at 8 years old. At 16 he debuted as the official mechanic of Fausto Coppi at the Giro d'Italia. In 1982 he built the "Volumetrica", the first race bike with oversized and ovalized tubing. Today Alberto Masi produces about 500 frames, of which 200 are complete bicycles." An Alberto Masi "Milano": Photos: the photos that appear here did not accompany the original article ICJ Reader contribution contest will run 1 January to 15 February, 2011. Details here. Follow on Twitter: ITALIANCYCJOURN Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, etc. are very welcome. Contact me at [email protected]. There are more than 1,600 stories in this blog. The search feature to the right works best for finding subjects in the blog. There is also an Italian weather widget along the right side and a translate button at the bottom so you can translate each page. What I'm riding.
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Aero weapons, gravel monsters, and e-bikes. We present to you seven of the hottest bikes from Eurobike 2023.
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Aero weapons, gravel monsters, and e-bikes. We present to you seven of the hottest bikes from Eurobike 2023.
Behold, a timeless diamond in the crust. The “cantibolt” is the “sign a waiver” lightest tubed-cantilever-1” threaded offering from Crust Bikes; the first name in Boastfully Poor Business Decisions Index Weekly. A riff on the Jan Mule that so famously/infamously dons just about every other page of Bicycle Quarterly; the Crust version has coincidentally received praise from its muse... the sultan of supple; the prince of planing himself... Jan Heine uuuuuuvvv Bicycle Quarterly. You can learn more about the geometry and tubing spec on the Crust site or in that Bicycle Quarterly review, so I thought I would just focus…
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Aero weapons, gravel monsters, and e-bikes. We present to you seven of the hottest bikes from Eurobike 2023.
The Omata One bicycle speedometer digitally measures speed, distance, time, and ascension---and displays it on an old-school face.
The Legnano bicycle company was founded by Vittorio Rossi in 1902 who began producing bikes in 1906. After WWI, the company was bought by Emilio Bozzi, who also owned the Frejus and Wolsit brands. In the late 1970's or early 1980's the brand was sold and licensed to Bianchi. This included sponsorship of a professional team lead by Maurizio Fondriest. A classic brass Legnano head badge. The logo of the Legnano brand is based on the warrior "Alberto da Giussano". Alberto da Giussano was a legendary Italian Guelph warrior during the wars of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. A tradition, probably created by the 14th century Milanese chroniclers, attributes to him the deed of forming the "Company of Death" that defended the Carroccio of the League at the Battle of Legnano. The first historical citation of his name was recorded in 1196. You can see the statue of Alberto da Giussano in the Piazza del Monumento. Here is a pristine example of one of the Legnano brands classic 1970's road bikes...the Legnano Olimpiade. This particular example has been built with a 1970's Campagnolo Super Record groupset - the most advanced Italian built groupset of the period! This is an impressive bike from early 1970's that would be an ideal choice for a l'eroica ride....and of further interest are the specs listed below... Handlebar: 3ttt, Superleggero, 405 mm, rare, NOS Tyres: Continental Giro, tubular tires, 22 mm, new! Stem: 3ttt, 105 mm, NOS Saddle: San Marco,GI-Lux 312, NOS Seat post: Campagnolo Super Record, NOS Cranks: Campagnolo Super Record, 170 mm, 53 and 42 teeth, the only used part on this bike, but in really good condition! Hubs: Campagnolo Record Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Super Record, NOS Shifting levers: Campagnolo, NOS Head set: Campagnolo Super Record, NOS Rims: Fiamme Ergal, polished, NOS Brakes: Campagnolo Super Record, NOS Brake levers: Campagnolo Super Record, NOS (the left hood is a little cracked) Front dereilleur: Campagnolo, NOS Rear dereilleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record, Pat. 76, NOS Bar tape: Textil Tape, black, new! Chain: Regina, NOS Cog Sprocket: Regina Oro, 6 gear, NOS Quick release: Campagnolo, straight levers, NOS Tube set: Reynolds 531, the fork also Weight: 8,97 kg !! (without pedals) Seat bolt: Campagnolo, NOS Bar ends: Legnano, aluminium, NOS, rare to find! (For those non-eBayers - NOS - New Old Stock) Thanks for taking the time to have a look. Until next time...ride safe. Happy New Year!!! James @ PVC
Dura-Ace is the admiral ship of Shimano, the Japanese (now multinational) manufacturer of cycling components. Here is a brief history of Dura-ace.
Ljubljana-based Tratar Bikes team just debuted their beautiful handmade wooden bicycles on Kickstarter.
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De fietsenzaak Above Category Cycling uit Sausalito (net boven San Francisco) werkt met hele mooie fietsen die je vast wel eens op het internet bent tegengekomen. Zij hebben een top […]
TIME really needed something new. After their partial sale to SRAM, the French company needed an update to the lineup to supplement their road bikes, the Alpe d’Huez and the Scylon. Enter the TIME ADHX, an all-road bike or fast gravel bike that melds modern drop bar bike needs with the undeniable build quality that TIME is known for. This ADHX custom bike build is an excellent example of checking the boxes while showing the beauty of TIME’s unique frame construction. There’s no way to avoid talking about the finishes around the ADHX. They’re simply stunning. They’re solid, albeit good-looking colors from a distance, but up close, the translucent amber, blue, green, and clear over carbon really start to feel more textured and intriguing. The finishes really start to show their depth under different lighting conditions: understated under low lights, but truly eye-catching under even a bit of light. Really, there is just something to how well carbon weaves cooperate with a bit of light. It is a smart choice on TIME’s part, as it highlights the craftsmanship behind the frame. We’ve heard about TIME’s RTM carbon weave construction, which takes individual carbon threads and weaves them into a frame. This is opposed to most other carbon frames, which lay plies of carbon sheets to make a frame. One benefit of this is TIME’s ability to add Dyneema to the wave, which is said to strength without compromising stiffness or weight. Its more beauty, and things you won’t find on any other bike. But we wouldn't be doing this bike justice if we didn’t talk about the rest of the build, and there’s a lot more going on here. Perhaps the most interesting note here is the addition of the Classified Powershift internally-geared hub. We go into deep detail as to what makes this Classified drive system work (link HERE), but think of it as a two-speed internally-geared hub that provides the range of a 2x drivetrain. The Classified is controlled by a discreet little sprint shifter seen poking out of the bar tape that the client opted to place just behind the brake lever. Works for us. One of the benefits of the Classified 2x internally geared hub is the ability to run whatever chainring one wants. This build finds a 48T Alugear 1x chainring, which paired with the Classified drive system, is similar to a 2x gearing setup with a 48T front chainring and a 33T small chainring. Though of course, that 33T is actuated by shifting the Classified hub. While the ADHX uses the Deda S DCR for fully-internal cabling, this build has opted for an ENVE Road Stem and a matching ENVE SES AR handlebar. The AR handlebar is one of our favorites, with a nice flat top, a bit of flare at the drops, and a whole lot of vibration damping. It fits the all-road or fast gravel bike directive of the build, and one we recommend for all kinds of builds now. Frameset TIME ADHX - Size M - Forest Shifters SRAM RED eTap AXS, Classified Powershift sprint shifter Brakes SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Rear Derailleur SRAM RED eTap AXS - Short Cage Crankset SRAM RED AXS - 172.5mm - Alugear 48T 1x chainring Gearing 172.5mm crankset, 48T chainring, Classified Cassette - 12s - 11-34t Wheelset Classified G30 CL Wheelset Tires Panaracer Gravelking SS+ - 700 x 32mm Handlebar ENVE SES AR Handlebar - 42/47cm Stem ENVE Road Stem - 100mm Handlebar Tape Lizard Skins DSP V2 Tape - 2.5mm - Tangerine Orange Saddle Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00 Adaptive - Regular 139mm Seatpost ENVE Carbon Seatpost - 27.2mm x 300mm Want to build a TIME ADHX or a custom bike for yourself? Contact us during business hours or send us an email any time to [email protected].
It's bright. It's loud. It's fast. This week we unveil the latest Pinarello build to roll out of AC. Not just any bike, this is Chad's personal Dogma F12 test bike, so you know it's gonna be done up right. With an electronic Campagnolo build and an array of hidden upgrades, you'll want to dig into the details on this one. The F12 Frame We've enjoyed watching the evolution of each Dogma iteration. The F12 is more aggressive than ever, and like all the Dogmas before it, has the looks of a pure bread race machine. The bright orange of Chad's bike is perfect for a frame like this. If you followed along last year for our Dogma F10 shootout, it should come as no surprise that this standard rim brake variation was the Chad's choice when picking an F12. The MOST Cockpit Naturally, the F12 is built up with the Most Talon Ultra bar stem combo. Specifically engineered for the Dogma F12, the one piece cockpit maximizes stiffness and performance, while also enabling the integrated cable routing. It's actually a pretty integral piece of kit in order to truly get the experience of the latest Dogma. The hooks are wrapped in Deda Presa bar tape. The double layer design is quite comfortable and the two tone adds a nice visual texture. Hidden beneath the Pinarello headset top cap is an ultra light EE compression plug for some easy weight savings. At the back end sits a Most Lynx NS carbon saddle. We've really become quite fond of these saddles and have been spec'ing them on a number of our latest builds, Pinarello or otherwise. 12 Speeds of EPS Super Record EPS was the drivetrain of choice on this build. As you all know, Chad has long been a lover of Campagnolo. That said, it's been quite some time since he built an EPS bike for himself, not since the original generation 11 speed. This Dogma seemed like the perfect candidate to give the electronic set another try. While Chad typically prefers a traditional mechanical system, we find that electronic groups are a much better solution on these modern bikes with complicated internal cable routing. Unfortunately, there has not yet been an optimal power meter crank for the 12 speed Campagolo. For this build, we had to improvise and update an 11 speed SRM with the new chainrings. And of course, both the crank and rear derailleur are outfitted with Ceramicspeed upgrades. Feather weight stoppers You'll be hard-pressed to find a bigger EE brake advocate than Chad, so of course you'll see them on this build here. He debated pretty hard wether or not to go disc on this "modern" machine. Ultimately, he decided the lower weight of traditional calipers made more sense on a high performance road bike. Paired with Campagnolo's latest carbon brake track developments, there's really no issues when it comes to slowing down. 60mm of smooth sailing As for wheels? Deep, carbon, and Italian. Campagnolo Bora 60 WTOs are mounted up with Continental GP 5000s. Campagnolo hubs are famous for being sensationally smooth, but we had to take it a step further. We tore them apart to replace the stock bearings with the super slippery balls from Ceramicspeed. Could there be a more proper way to build a Dogma? Maybe, but this one nails it pretty damn well. Anything you'd change if this Pinarello were your own? Let us know down in the comments. We really love building these things up, so if you've got any questions on starting up a project just give us a ring. Thanks for reading!
The do-it-all cross or all road bike has taken hold of the industry. Everyone wants a rig that is capable of racing 'cross and maybe hitting a bit of 1-track or take a few bags for a sub 24 hour camping trip. Open Cycle addresses a lot of those demands with their U.P. (unbeaten path) frameset. A 'cross bike that can fit 700 x 42mm or 27.5 x 2.1" wheel. If you play your cards right and select the appropriate tire sizes, you'll experience the same geometry on the same frame, but the opportunities will widen along with your tires.…
En partenariat avec : La plupart des vélos présentés sur Cycle EXIF, qui se soucie de la cohérence de son propos, sont choisis pour leurs qualités objectives, ce qui n’est pas véritablement le cas de ce cadre Project Right proposé par Rob English. Cette création retient particulièrement l’attention grâce à une peinture inspirée de l’édition spéciale de Land Rover Defender imaginée par Sir Paul Smith. Une photo du véhicule original permettra de replacer la dernière création d’English Cycles dans le contexte, mais vous devrez regarder la vidéo produite par Sir Paul Smith, expert dans la maîtrise de la couleur, pour juger de la connaissance et du respect qui président à la conception de ces deux véhicules incroyables. Pas seulement parce que le Project Right est un brillant exercice de design, mais parce qu’il est également une prouesse dans l’association de couleurs et un hommage à la tradition cycliste, marquant la passion intacte qui coule dans les veines de Sir Paul. Quand la création originale s’attachait à célébrer le Land Rover Defender, ce modèle d’English Cycle recentre le débat sur le vélo — un Ouroboros en quelque sorte. La suite en large et en anglais :
Kelly Bedford custom stainless steel bicycle review, by charles Manantan on Pezcyclingnews.com, featuring custom shimano Di2 brain.
Aero weapons, gravel monsters, and e-bikes. We present to you seven of the hottest bikes from Eurobike 2023.
For the 2010 Interbike, Affinity Cycles wanted to introduce their new 212 road bike with style. Jason had kicked around some ideas and came to one conclusion: drillium. For those of you who need a background on drillium, here's an entry on Tears for Gears. To start, Jason bought my non-fluted Super Record cranks, my fluted Super Record post and other components on eBay and via Cicli Devotion. After consulting his machinist and researching drillium, he had a direction. Check out more photos below. The key to drillium is tracking down a skilled machinist. Not just any kid with a…
