The 2021 Sea Otter Classic was one for the ages. Some highlights include Specialized’s new Crux, which takes performance ‘cross and gravel to a new level. Dynaplug’s Air Tool, combining their industry-leading tubeless tire plugs with an integrated C02 inflator to get riders back on the road or trail in seconds. Other highlights include testing the angle grinder-resistant Hiplok D1000, Aventon’s eBikes and special talks from Floyd Landis and Alison Tetrick. Specialized Crux An ultralight bike with massive tire clearance, the new Crux pivots from a full focus on cyclocross with an eye towards gravel performance. With what they learned…
Author: Charlotte Adler
Charlotte Adler
Yakima's finest tech writer. Formerly wrote about and reviewed iPhones, now freed to ride a bike and talk cycling gear.
Form Cycling is manufacturing their new 3D printed saddle padding with the LuxCreo Smart Factory to overcome supply chain challenges and accelerate development times. Using 3D printing gives Form Cycling a rapid way to iterate saddle designs locally, and once finalized, replicate manufacturing success. “We could not get full saddles manufactured for at least 18 months,” said Kevin Bailey, bike fitting specialist and owner of 3D Bike Fit and partner at Form Cycling. “Now we are 3D printing the saddle padding locally, testing it in the field, making design adjustments, and reprinting it all within days.” Form Cycling designs their saddles leveraging…
Cannot believe how many times we were sent this press release. Finally opened it to reward them for their perseverance and added the headline to the things we could not believe. Oh well. They’re rich, and getting richer. Or pivoting because they’re broke. Or whatever else. If we knew the first thing about business, we wouldn’t be writing for a living. Love that they included a video. Sent us the press release so many times we couldn’t miss it. Sent us a video. Possibly will acquire us at some point. It’s all good. They say: “Over the last ten years, Hyperice has…
Riding gravel in the morning, but have to take the Tube to a meeting in the afternoon? It’s such an unlikely scenario that you were previously out of luck. Until now: VELLO has announced the world’s first foldable gravel bike. VELLO presented the imaginatively named VELLO Gravel at the Pro Days in Paris. The Viennese folding bike manufacturer says it combines the flexibility of a folding bike with riding performance for off-road use. The folding bike company has previously targeted urban commuters, so this is quite the diversion. You have to have a gravel product in 2021. It’s good for…
An S-Pedelec with a fully frame-integrated ABS system that combines design, functionality and safety: the new Stromer ST5 ABS is equipped with the anti-lock braking system by Blubrake, which offers increased safety with no compromise on design. This forward-looking solution from the Swiss company is why it won the prestigious 2021 iF Design Award. Design that enhances functionality and safety. In short, the very essence of the Stromer ST5 ABS, the pedal-assist bike of the S-Pedelec category that deserved the 2021 iF Design Award thanks to its unique, exclusive style and to the seamless integration of an ABS system. While…
A little more than three years after returning to professional cycling, Pirelli is preparing to launch an innovation that will redefine the bicycle tubular tire. At the Giro d’Italia 2021, and soon on the market, comes the P ZERO RACE Tub SL. Pirelli is once again taking on a sacred monster of road cycling: the tubular. A tire that has seen very little innovation in its history, on which the benefits of one feature have usually been at the expense of others, that are equally important for performance. Very few tire manufacturers have recently taken an interest in improving the…
With record numbers of people riding indoors on stationary trainers, KOM Cycling is hoping to give them the most immersive, dynamic experience possible with the launch of their new RPV2 Full-Motion Rocker Plate, which allows the bike to move more naturally during stationary riding. The new unit will be available on their website and through select retailers as of April 21. The new RPV2 brings fore and aft motion to the side-to-side rock in the original model, and in keeping with KOM’s reputation for top-quality products and outstanding values, the $799 MSRP is still far lower than other brands’ full-motion rockers and offers…
State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead announce a collaborative effort to spread good vibes and take the recent bike boom to new heights. Both State Bicycle Co. and The Grateful Dead have built their respective followings around awareness, self-expression, and freedom. Now, these two brands announce a collaboration to offer a full line of bicycles, cycling apparel, and accessories. Each piece is adorned with the most treasured symbols associated with the Dead: the Dancing Bears and the Lightning Bolt. State Bicycle Co. announces it will also produce two limited editions of its popular Klunker, decorated with Dancing Bears and…