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USA Cycling releases details of Inclusion Conference
The Conference will be held in Colorado Springs, CO with the initial support of industry leaders Specialized Bicycles, Canyon Bicycles, Allied Cycle Works, Trek Bikes, Skratch Labs, and the UCI. (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO—11 MAY 2021)Sport should be open and welcome to all. Yet, recent discriminatory anti-transgender legislation in Arkansas and several other states where USA…
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New Specialized Chisel LTD Frameset in Earth, Air, Fire, and Water Inspired Paint
The new Specialized Chisel LTD frameset comes in four different paint jobs each inspired by the elements. Each frame comes with a collector’s book that showcases the art, words, and inspiration for the Decay series. The Chisel LTD frameset is being offered in four unique, limited-edition designs–Earth, Air, Fire, and Water–and each one comes with…
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BOA Li2 Coming to Road, Gravel and Mountain Footwear
Boa dials are pretty much ubiquitous these days when it comes to cycling footwear. The latest upgrade from the Denver-based company is the Boa Li2 system, featuring lower profile dials and micro-adjustments. The new system is also said to be more environmentally friendly. The Li2 dials will start showing up on top-of-market shoes from Fizik,…
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Zwift Event: 7 Days of Tarmac SL7
Zwift 7 Days of Tarmac SL7 runs from 10th Aug 2020 – 17th Aug 2020, here are the details: ABOUT: Picture a perfect bike. One that’s as light as the rules allow and aero as can be—all with next-level handling. That’s where Specialized comes in, with the one bike to rule them all. Their brand…
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The Line Continues to Blur: the New Specialized Diverge Comes in a Flat Bar Expert E5 EVO Model
Specialized just launched its new Diverge line today. Amongst the EVO line, also known as the experimental lineup – is the new flat bar Diverge EVO. The flat bar Diverge EVO retails for $2,600 and the EVO Comp model pictured below retails for $1,600. Diverge EVO Flat Bar Specs E5 Aluminum frame Future Shock 2.0…
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Video: 2018 CrossFit Games Crit
Notes: When they start with an explainer on how road bikes are different than MTBs, you know it’s going to be good. They all look the same, are they clones? 2:06 minutes in ‘top speed of 25mph!’ Lets explain how these elite athletes are going to have to navigate cracks in the asphalt. At 8:55…
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Backcountry.com Faces Boycotts as Retailer Sues Businesses for Using the Term ‘Backcountry’
Frustration with online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com is rising on social media using #boycottbackcountry on Twitter and Instagram because the retailer has reportedly been taking legal action against small business owners who use the word “backcountry” as part of their name. The Colorado Sun broke the story late last week, listing several of the businesses that…
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Enroll in Zwift Academy Tri and You Might Get a Shot at the Ironman World Championships in Kona
Zwift Academy gives pro tour cycling hopefuls the opportunity to show their skills and move to the big stage. Now, Zwift is giving triathletes a shot. The Zwift Academy Tri program kicks off on November 11th and will run until January 12, 2020. Enrollment is open now. The virtual portion will include in-game rides, runs,…
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Zwift Heads to Kona with Kona Heat It Up Mission & Prizes
The Ironman World Championship is October 12th, in celebration of the event Zwift has put together a special in game mission and there are some IRL prizes up for grabs. Zwift Road to Kona 2019 Zwift will be at the 2019 Ironman World Championship with its Specialized Zwift Academy Tri Team. All eight team members…
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Specialized S-Works 3D-Printed Power Mirror Saddle
Specialized is known for heavily investing in R&D, as such they’ve released a steady stream of innovative products over the years. Specialized thinks its done it again, thanks to a 3D-printed liquid polymer called Mirror Technology. Specialized collaborated with a company called Carbon which created Digital Light Synthesis – the process behind Mirror Technology to…
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Romance X Parra One-Off Custom S-works Roubaix
London-based purveyors of sick kits, Romance, has teamed up with Dutch artist Parra for a one-off and very special Specialized S-Works Roubaix. The bike is being auctioned off to support World Bicycle Relief. Outside of the incredible paint job is a top of the line build with SRAM RED eTap AXS groupset, Zipp 404 NSW…
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Specialized Pokes a Little Fun at Itself
I still refuse to accept the price of Specialized’s new e-bike range, but I can admit this is a fun commercial.
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Yes, the $14,000 Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL is Ridiculous
Fourteen-thousand dollars. Let that sink in for a minute. Earlier this week Specialized launched its first-ever E-Road bike: the Specialized Creo SL. There are four models in the Turbo Creo SL line – three for road riding, and one for gravel. They are all powered by the same SL 1.1 motor, designed in-house by Specialized.…
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Breaking news with Peter Sagan – The Earth is Flat
Great ad with Peter Sagan for Specialized’s range of Turbo e-bikes, with the slogan “Specialized Turbo makes your world flat.” “We’ll do it live!” killed me.
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Cannondale CAAD 13 Photos Leaked
Aluminum made Cannondale in the ’80s and it has remained on the menu ever since. Although the CAAD lineup doesn’t have superstarts like Mario Cipollini and Cadel Evans cruising around on them in the WorldTour anymore, the aluminum frame has an almost cult-like following. The CAAD lineup is in need of some updates though. Namely…
