Bikes & Frames
Netflix enlisted the help of Mongoose to source period correct bikes and parts for the actual bikes used in filming season three of Stranger Things. From there, Mongoose took the period correct bikes they put together to inspire a replica model of Maxine ‘Max’ Mayfield’s bike. This bike is
Components
The new MAGURA Cockpit Integration (MCi) fully integrates the hydraulic brake into the handlebar. With no external tubings, the MCi gives riders a tidy cockpit, better aerodynamics and greater protection for hydraulic components. If you’re into maintaining an aesthetic cockpit, this is a godsend.
Bikes & Frames
For someone used to obsessing over wattage, heartrate and how many grams I can shave from my bike, a 60-pound bike capable of hauling two kids and/or 300-pounds of cargo sounded like the last thing I would want to pedal. After-all, cycling is about going fast. I’ve done
Culture & Opinion
This is a great ad. I dig the Old Spice and Wes Anderson vibes. If you haven’t heard it already, I highly recommend listening to Gary Erickson, Clif Bar inventor, on How I Built This.
Culture & Opinion
In a television documentary with Sporza in Belgium, Andy Schleck called being retrospectively awarded the yellow jersey in the 2010 Tour de France following Alberto Contador’s doping results ‘bullshit’. Schleck finished the 2010 Tour second, 39 seconds back on Contador, but was eventually awarded the title in 2012 after
Culture & Opinion
Colombian Felipe Mendez and Argentinian Gabriel Raff tested positive for EPO at the Campagnolo GFNY World Championship event in an out-of-competition control. Race organizers say that both riders were among several randomly selected athletes out of a testing pool of 60 which contained riders with a chance of placing in
Components
I have a set of RedMonkey Sports grips on my hardtail and they’ve been great. Wolf Tooth announced today that it has acquired RedMonkey Sports and have added their grip models to their product lineup. Here’s what Wolf Tooth has on offer with its new grips: * Razer Grip:
Gear Reviews
It’s time to get outside and enjoy some music. If you’re in the Denver area, be sure to check out Levitt Pavilion and the plethora of free concerts offered there all summer. Plus, it’s conveniently located right next to the Platte River Trail. State Bicycles 4130 Road
Culture & Opinion
Absolutely incredible visuals from Yeti! I love this state.
Culture & Opinion
Dirty Kanza was the first race for the EF Education First riders on the alternative racing calendar. Two hundred miles of of riding over flint under the hot sun is no joke, even for Lachlan Morton, Alex Howes and Taylor Phinney. EF Gone Racing did a great job of documenting
Culture & Opinion
Who doesn’t love watching the dismantling of traditional roadie culture? Cycling is for everyone, even people that don’t fit in euro sized kit. Jenn Kriske didn’t love trying to fit into cycling clothing and thankfully didn’t give up on the sport altogether. Instead, she started her
Culture & Opinion
Eric Porter hits 63 mph bombing down Guardsman Pass in Utah. This is pretty much the exact opposite of my philosophy when it comes to road biking; ride uphill as fast as possible, keep it under control on the way down and get home safe. But to each their own.