2007
2008 suspension designs
Specialized and Trek join Kona in parading their new 2008 suspension designs. And fascinating they seem too.
Cycraguard mudguards
Madison and Cycra Racing launch the world’s most advanced mudguard system. Wooo!
2007 Tour de France has arrived
Matt acknowledges the 2007 Tour de France and resolves to try harder to understand the dark side just a little bit.
Fox Shox 2008 product launch
Details of the Fox Shox 2008 product line-up and links to more information.
Kona 2008 and Magic Link
Kona launch their 2008 range of bikes and introduce their new Magic Link system. We find an animated illustration of the system working.
Cotic Hemlock is go
I confess to a state of ignorance when it comes to Cotics, never having tried one of their popular (relatively) 853 hardtails, although I’ve seen a few out on the local Surrey trails.
Man accused of sex with a bike
We’ve all been there. And let him who is without sin cast the first stone…
The Bike Forklift
Now, we all know that bikes come in all shapes and sizes but here’s one that trumps all aces. From the Pinch Flat News. I have no more idea of Japanese than they do but I can recognise a fine idea when I see one. Great way to keep your workforce fit, save money and give the folks at Jackass … Read the rest…
World Naked Bike Ride Day – a follow up
(Work safe) The perils of protesting using bicycles. Don’t get naked, get baggies!
Bluetooth Bike Computers
News of a bluetooth bike sensor for tracking your performance by mobile phone, plus the chance of a unique soundtrack to go with it.
2008 DT Swiss / Pace forks
DT Swiss launch the first fruits from their purchase of Pace forks and so far it is limited to some cosmetic tinkering with the forks’ branding and a seeming reduction in the Pace range.
Revising the Highway Code
Plans have been underway to revise the Highway Code for some time now and it appears that the CTC have been able to coordinate an amendment that prevents cyclists having to use cycle routes, advanced stop lines, cycle boxes and toucan crossings. The proposed wording now says that use is not ‘compulsory’ but may ‘make your journey safer’ and that … Read the rest…