Tour de France then and now.
If you’ve ever pined for the good ol’ days, meh. Here’s a neat graphic comparing the 1903 Tour de France with this year coming up next month. Continue reading Tour de France then and now.
Tag: TdF
Model Showcase: new BMC Team Machine SLR01
Just in time for Cadel Evans and Tejay van Garderen to mount their challenge for the TdF, BMC just released its new SLR01. These days the expectation for new bikes is lighter and stiffer, and BMC delivered. With their in-house developed computer modeling, they were able to quickly prototype and model over 34,000 designs. They’ve trimmed weight on an already light frame by a not-insignificant 160 … Continue reading Model Showcase: new BMC Team Machine SLR01
Garneau vs Pinarello
Orica GreenEdge Cycling
This Australian team was probably best known last year – its first season in the WorldTour – for their online video rendition of pop artist Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe hit song. It was a great PR move, given the team’s relatively young history – formed in 2011 – as they created much needed buzz among the media and their fans. They’ve yet to win … Continue reading Orica GreenEdge Cycling
Piton vs Bianchi
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
Merida vs BMC
Model Showcase: Merida Reacto Evo
Everyone has to have an aero-frame, and Merida is no different. This is the new Reacto Evo, in Lampre Merida colours. This particular bike belongs to Filippo Pozzatto. The overall design, dictated by aerodynamic efficiency, utilizes “Kamm-tail” aero-shapes…..looks suspiciously like BMC’s new TMR01. And the brakes sports Shimano’s new twin-bolt design. More pics on Facebook. Continue reading Model Showcase: Merida Reacto Evo
Mellow Yellow
In a world of red, black, and white bikes, it’s always nice to see something that’s not. Hence, our yellow fever bikes: Prorace Moros from Belgium. The Italian De Rosa R838. American Trek Madone Project One. FSC Viper from France. Sounds Italian, but the custom aluminum-framed Gaulzetti Corsa is built by ex-racer Craig Gaulzetti just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Britain’s Starley JKH R1. Continue reading Mellow Yellow
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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