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
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
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?
From the ashes of the former Team Rabobank, who pulled their sponsorship at the end of the 2012 season because of doping allegations, Blanco Pro Cycling enters the 2013 season with many of Rabobank’s former riders. The team itself has been around for almost 30 years under various sponsorship names. Bike of choice? Giant’s recently released Propel Advanced SL. Having undergone extensive windtunnel testing using … Continue reading Blanco Pro Cycling
