Tag: Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Cannondale vs Basso
Tiso electronic groupset
Introduced late last year – 12-12-12 – to be exact, is the world’s first 12-speed electronic groupset – get it?. Made in Italy by Tiso, the four-piece groupset consists of front and rear derailleurs, cassette and shifters, interfacing wireless via Bluetooth. Best of all, it’s compatible with Campagnolo, SRAM, and Shimano systems. No word yet on pricing. Continue reading Tiso electronic groupset
Model Showcase: Koga Kimera Road Pro UD
Dutch-based Koga just released its newest top of the range bike, the Kimera Road Pro UD. The high modulus pro carbon frame is finished with a unidirectional carbon mesh – hence the “UD” in the model designation – which claims lightness and rigidity. By the numbers? A claimed 950 grams in size 56. The specs then: tapered head tube with integrated headset, a Press-Fit bottom … Continue reading Model Showcase: Koga Kimera Road Pro UD
Max Lelli vs Litespeed
Manufacturer’s Showcase: Vandeyk Contemporary Cycles
Out of Germany is a small group of craftsmen, artisans, and bike builders headed by one Arendt van Deyk. They hand-build limited-run stainless-steel framed bikes, with top components from Enve Composites, Chris King, and Shimano. The Vandeyk Purple Blast has been showcased here on Bike War: This is their Nightstream. Shimano Di2 electronic shifting. Enve bars, stem, seatpost. And Enve wheels with Chris King hubs. … Continue reading Manufacturer’s Showcase: Vandeyk Contemporary Cycles
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