The new finish on these American Classic wheels is pretty damn fine. It’s like the really nice copper-looking bathroom fixtures at Home Depot. And yes, I’m trying to see if maybe somehow Home Depot will pay me for saying that.
American Classic’s radically simple seatpost clamp design.
I covet these.
You may have had a bicycle fit, but have you had a bicycle fit with panache? Retul maintains a database of bike frame geometries from several popular brands, and even componentry dimensions. Plus they make this absurdly sophisticated fit bike. Needs a coffee maker module.
Mountain Cycle is still turning out bikes.
New to the U.S., Neil Pryde was one of an increasing number of companies offering custom paint options. These guys work with BMW Designworksusa to develop their frame shapes.
Because short antelopes suck.
In a world of short links, Ellsworth goes long.
Shimano’s brakes continue to be under-appreciated. In addition to cooling things down, the new aluminum “radiation fins” on the SLX, XT and XTR calipers make it very easy to make sure your pads are centered over your rotor. When you squeeze the lever you can see these things move from across the room.
I dare you to wear this.
