Giant vs Trek
Just debuted at the Taipei Bike Show as the first women’s-specific aero roadbike in the world, the Giant Envie Advanced 2. Against the perennial favourite, the Trek Madone WSD. Continue reading Giant vs Trek
Tag: Shimano
KTM vs Moda
Storck vs Museeuw
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
KTM vs Cell
De Rosa vs Colnago
Manufacturer’s Showcase: Crumpton Cycles
Based in Austin, Texas, boutique carbon bike builder Crumpton Cycles routinely makes frames in the sub-700 gram category. That’s incredibly light. You order the frame – based on their three models, the SL Road, Corsa M, Corsa Team, or commission a completely custom geometry – and you select the components and wheels of your choosing. Then Nick Crumpton and his artisans will build your bike beautifully … Continue reading Manufacturer’s Showcase: Crumpton Cycles
Cannondale vs Cervelo
Two top of the range bikes from their respective makers: the Cannondale Supersix Evo and the brand new Cervelo RCA. From around $10,000 you can get a nicely spec’d Cannondale, groupset, wheels and all. Or the Cervelo RCA – frame only. Continue reading Cannondale vs Cervelo
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