Tag: bike war
The BikeSpike
Another new KickStarter project that you may be interested in – the BikeSpike. A GPS-based location tracker for bikes, neatly cradled in the custom carbon fiber bottle holder. Oh, an open API inviting developers/hackers to apply the tech as they see fit. Because of the built-in accelerometer, it can notify your friends and family in the event you’ve crashed – we speculate it’ll measure weird bike angles … Continue reading The BikeSpike
Malvern Star vs Cinelli
UCI Top 10
At Bike War we look and drool over cool bikes, gear, the occasional video, all in a casual, lighthearted disposition. Many of the bikes we showcase are probably N+1 bikes, or bucket list bikes. We don’t claim to be authoritative on anything in particular. And we certainly won’t get political about the going ons in the bike/cycling world. That being said, the sport’s governing/sanctioning body, … Continue reading UCI Top 10
Norco vs GT
Pinarello vs Planet X
Team Katusha
Although Russian-based Team Katusha had been competing as a UCI ProTeam since its inception in 2009, it was only a few weeks ago in February that the UCI granted a WorldTour licence for the 2013 season. That’s a good progression, because as a ProTeam they have won two stages in the TdF. This year they continue to ride with Canyon bikes. Depending on the stage, Canyon’s Ultimate … Continue reading Team Katusha
Massi vs Masi?
Say wut? Easy….Massi is Spanish, as in Rodolfo Massi, of TdF fame (or noteriety – dopin scandal, what else?). Masi, is Faliero Masi, who is Italian, of course. He started building his bikes in the 1950’s. But the US rights to the name is currently owned by Haro Bikes, in California. That said, they are both beautiful bikes in their own right. Continue reading Massi vs Masi?
