... while Look’s new 496 is a triathlon bike but a lot of this technology will find its way into the peloton before too long. Note the proprietary fork and beefy bottom bracket.
Tinker takes a break from 24-hour racing
Mary McConneloug works the booth at Kenda
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson:Greg LeMond’s first rainbow jersey
“I’ve always felt, tactically, that I was a fairly smart rider. Everything’s timing, and you’ve got to be feeling good for that one moment when it’s gonna make the difference.” Those words could well have been spoken by Tom Boonen, who timed his effort so perfectly at last week’s world road championships in Madrid that the first time he was seen at the front of the race was when he crossed the line as the winner. But it wasn’t Boonen talking about his rainbow-jersey victory in 2005, but Greg LeMond after winning the world’s in 1983. LeMond seemed destined to become the first American to
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson:Greg LeMond’s first rainbow jersey
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson:Greg LeMond’s first rainbow jersey
... and offers all of the necessities, including a bottle opener.
Lake's CX400 offers a do-it-yourself custom fit. The thermally sensitive textile allows you to bake your shoe and the upper conforms to your foot as it cools.
Haro's 5Werx VL120 offers cross-country racers five inches of travel, using a virtual pivot to provide a stable pedaling platform.
The bottom bracket pivot actually rotates around the shell.
Ellsworth is one of two builders now building around the new 9-speed Hayes Gear Box
Interbike '05: More product; more photos
The Ordu TT bike is the newest addition to the Orbea line-up
... the bike offers two posts (at 76 and 74 degrees) for triathletes and time-trial specialists respectively.
Orbea's Alma features specifically shaped tubing...
... and even includes an integrated fender.
The Mitis Dama offers an affordable entry to road racing
Ah, fall is in the air here in Colorado. The evenings are growing shorter by the day, bringing with them a somewhat-forgotten crisp in the air. The leaves of the Aspen trees are changing from green to yellow, and all over town Boulder roadies can be seen breaking out the knee warmers and rediscovering their mountain bikes for the last few months of the year. Of course the Boulder mountain bikers are all smiles, prodding the roadies, ‘See? I told you riding singletrack is more fun.” Mix in an ever-growing population of cyclo-cross racers — with everyone hoping to squeeze every drop out of
The Opal team issue is a high-end road rig......
Vande Velde at the Vuelta
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood: Focus group mentality
Cannondale's new multi-tool...
... capitalizes on the often-unused space in the Lefty fork's oversized head tube...
LABOR OF LOVE: Jim Felt's motorcycle background is seen in this project bike.
K-BOMB: Geoff Kabush's NORBA title winning Turner mountain bike.
FOR THE FANS: Levi Leipheimer showed up at his bike sponsor Specialized's to do the meet, greet and sign.
SAIZ SIGHTING: Liberty Seguros manager Oscar Saiz lounging with his favorite (English language) magazine.
PRO STYLE: For about 12 grand, you can pick up one of these custom BMC time trial bikes just like the Phonak team uses.
KAMIKAZE STYLE: John Tomac¹s race rig from this year¹s Kamikaze downhill at Mammoth Mountain.
ALL-TERRAIN BEAST: If you¹re the type of rider who encounters deep snow, beach sand or other barriers to forward motion, consider the Surley Pugsley. A prototype at last year¹s Interbike show, it became available to consumers this summer.
HOT: While this Parlee may not reflect the tastes of its often-reserved New England builder...
... it did grab plenty of attention at his booth
Cervélo and Team CSC extend partnershipCervélo Cycles and Riis Cycling, the management company of Team CSC, are pleased to announce that they have extended their collaboration through to 2009. The day Cervelo and Team CSC signed their first contract in August 2002, the Team was 14th in the UCI team rankings and Cervélo was just another small bike manufacturer. Today, Team CSC is the #1 team in the UCI ProTour rankings and Cervélo is generally acknowledged as one of the most innovative bike companies in the world. “Essentially that's because of our design and engineering philosophy,”
MADE TO ORDER: Parlee produces some frames for other builders, including this touring model for Hampsten
Ballerini at 2002 world's
Tyler Hamilton hit the slopes of Mt. Washington atop this lightweight beast this summer.
FINGER LICKING GOOD: Weighing next to nothing, the Litespeed Ghisallo. We saw a 58cm Ghisallo weighing in at an amazing 7.89 pounds today. Would you ride it?
FLOYD¹S RIDE: Phonak pro Floyd Landis showed up in Vegas on Wednesday. Between autograph signings, he posed next to a BMC machine like the one he rode in the ProTour this season.
BMC heads off-road
DIAMOND FETISH: This bejeweled road bike by Fetish Cycles was decorated with $4000 worth of Swarovski crystals....
...How long did it take to do it? Eleven hours.
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Interbike '05: Inside the hall, a Day 1 photo gallery
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Raleigh's new P.U.B. bike offers a comfy ride...
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
... and features a built in opener. Just be wary; BUI’s go on your permanent record, too.
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Raleigh's fixed gear Rush Hour is designed with street time in mind and comes with a set of brakes (not mounted) for a sweet $600 complete.
Zajicek is looking for continental opportunities
Tanned, rested and ready to sell. Nicol is back
Tim Johnson will be riding Louis Garneau's new 'cross rig when he comes back to the discipline this season
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
The Silk Road... is now in carbon
Louis Garneau’s Equipe makes your kid feel like part of the Jittery Joe’s – Kalahari pro team
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
The Mojo Carbon features dw-link suspension...
The gang at SpeedPlay wants to let you see how far pedal technology has advanced
Cannondale's new Rush
... exquisite carbon work
Finally done with what was a great season, Levi Leipheimer comes to 'Vegas.
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
Interbike '05-Tanned, rested and ready: Ibis is back
Magnus Backstedt is always a big draw at Interbike.
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
Interbike '05-Tanned, rested and ready: Ibis is back
The 65cm Draonfly with an unidentified tall guy
Interbike '05-Tanned, rested and ready: Ibis is back
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
The Mojo's fine lines are highlighted
Interbike '05: Bucking Bull at Bootleg
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Bianchi’s single speed cyclo-cross bike, the San Jose only costs $580 but promises to make cyclo-cross a 1000 times harder.
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Co-developed with Cane Creek, Bianchi's new Pista Concept will run you about $1500 for a complete bike.
Outdoor Demo - Day 2; Sun, wind and gears
Diamond Back Racing is back, offering a full Ultegra-equipped carbon road bike for $2500