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Schmolke, benchmark for oversized handlebars too?!

18 years ago Stefan Schmolke impressed the cycling world with the first ever carbon fibre road handlebar. His success, which he developed in the course of his master thesis at the Rüsselsheim University, was only the beginning for Schmolke Carbon, his innovative enterprise. Others, by now well known products, developed with painstaking thoroughness,... [read more]

Sram XX - 10speed MTB!

First pics of Srams complete new high-end 10speed mountain bike groupset: Claimed sub 2300g including disc brakes. The rear cassette will likely be based on the innovative PowerDome design of the Red road-groupset but modified for better performance in muddy conditions with a more open architecture. The 11-34 tooth range is unlikely to change much... [read more]

Time RXR Ulteam

Time presents the new RXR Ulteam Frame. After inventing the TRANSLINK integrated carbon seat tube, the multi-diameter steerer and the QUICKSET headset concept, TIME distinguishes itself again with the RXR ULTEAM. Inspired by the RXR CHRONO time trial module, winner of the World TT championship in its first participation, the RXR ULTEAM symbolizes the... [read more]

Io DuPont Power Cordz 2009

Io DuPont, maker of Power Cordz High-Performance Cable Systems, is proud to announce the release of their new 1.2mm Derailleur Cordz sets and complete cable systems. 1.2mm Cordz are modeled after 1.2mm steel cables for compatibility, but made from a super-fiber called Zylon that is as strong as steel and reduces weight over 75% (weighing less than... [read more]

Giant recalls TCR Advanced SL Fork

Giant recalls TCR Advanced SL Fork in U.S.: THIS PROGRAM AFFECTS BIKES SOLD IN THE USA ONLY Working in voluntary cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Giant Bicycle is providing a replacement fork for 2009 TCR Advanced SL and SL(ISP) bicycles and frames. Consumers who have purchased 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) bicycles... [read more]

Mavic R-sys recall

This notice from Mavic is addressed to users of R-SYS front wheels: Annecy, January 5th 2009. As part of its ongoing commitment to customer safety and satisfaction, Mavic has announced a voluntary recall of its R-SYS front wheels as a precautionary safety measure. Mavic has identified that the carbon tubular spokes of the R-SYS front wheel may break... [read more]

1000 pics from Eurobike 2008

More than 1000 Pictures you can find now in our Eurobike 2008-Album. Our two days at the world largest bike show was brimming with new products from many top bicycle, component & accessories brands. We´ll bring you Eurobike live to you directly from Friedrichshafen in Germany. Check it out here!  Read More →

Eurobike 2008 special

Upcoming news, pics and more from this year eurobike at Friedrichshafen on our Eurobike Special.  Read More →

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