OK, actually, you won’t see it ALL here, yet. We’ve still got a number of posts to do, but we think we have the biggest collection of bicycle, component, clothing and gear coverage anywhere. See that big Interbike button up on the top right of our site? Click on it (or just click here) and you’ll get the full list. We’re adding more and will update the list again when we’re done, but there’s plenty to see!
Found another shiny new Phil Wood nicety, their stainless steel outboard bearing bottom bracket. It’s machined from SS and has a pair of Phil bearings spinning through Phil waterproof grease and sealed with the same seals that are used on underwater pumps. The sleeve is machined from alloy and polished.
Found via Sideways Cycles, they have it listed at £85, which puts it at roughly $140 US.
Found through Phil Wood’s Twitter stream on Dunstan’s Flickr pages, this is a one-off custom cog from Phil Wood for use with a Gates Belt Drive. The Ti frame has a bolt at the bottom of the seatstay to open the frame for insertion of the belt.
Pedego Launched the world’s first (their claim) electric tandem bicycle at Interbike this year, giving the person in front that much less to do.
Adding to their line of electric cruisers and folding bikes, the Pedego e-tandem has a beach cruiser design and uses a parallel electric drive system with a 750 watt motor and 48 volt lithium-manganese battery. The battery is good for about 15,000 miles and costs less than 10 cents to recharge. The throttle is controlled via a twister on the front handlebar, and it’ll hit up to 20mph on motor power alone! Range is 15-30 miles of powered riding depending on usage.
They’ll be available for the holidays and retail for $2,300.
Hit ‘more’ to check out their Umbrella folding electric bike…
A $158,000 grant by the Alabama Department of Transportation will fund an educational and awareness campaign in Huntsville starting in 2010. The planned campaign comes on the heels of three cyclist fatalities since 2008.
From the news article on AL.com:
Rolling billboards attached to city buses will try to hammer home the point “that bicycles are vehicles, they’re allowed on the road,” Miernik said Wednesday.
“There’s a percentage of drivers out there,” she said, “that really think bikes are not safe to be on the road with them.”
James Moore, a senior planner with the city, said the ads need to be compelling enough that drivers can’t ignore them.
“I’m hoping to make the buses loud, so to speak, so that it generates some interest,” he said Wednesday. “It’s trying to bring awareness and wake the drivers up.”
Both Moore and Miernik are working to make the city a more bike friendly place and have made efforts to widen streets and include bike lanes in future development. In addition to the awareness campaign, Huntsville police are undergoing training regarding cycling laws and rights.
Hopefully, some of those funds will also go toward getting cycling laws and awareness included on their Drivers Licenses test like they’re starting to do in Colorado.
Famke Jannsen rides her Dutch bicycle through New York with dog in tow. Thanks to Cyclelicio.us for the eye candy, and they have some more photos of her and a crazy amount of other celebrities riding bikes. Well done, Richard and Yokota!
INTERBIKE 2009 - Specialized’s Globe Line of commuter, utility and urban / city bicycles filled their “street curb” display and in our opinion, the new bikes are soooo much cooler than what they showed last year.
Yep, you’ve probably see this green one before, called The Roll, but there’s lots more to gaze upon, including some really sweet grocery getters and errand runners.
Hit ‘more’ to see the full line up with pricing and specs…
INTERBIKE 2009 - GT unveiled a few new rides for street, cross country and freeride at Interbike.
Above is the Ruckus, a 7″ travel prototype set for release in Spring 2010. Shown is the “Spec A” trim level that’ll retail for $3,999. It uses common 1.5″ headset bearings for the upper pivot to create a massive, stiff pivot area and keep flex to a minimum…and as a side benefit, it’s easily serviceable by any shop.
They also showed off the Sensor, a new 5″ travel XC/Trail bike in 26″ and 29er models to replace the Marathon (4″) and the Gutterball, a flat gray fixie that’s pretty sharp looking. Check ‘em all out after the break…
INTERBIKE 2009 - Light and Motion actually announced these lights back in June, but we were able to get a look at some of the prototyping used to develop their Seca lights:
Shown at top is the new Seca 900, a 900 lumen mountain bike light released mid-year in both normal and “Ultra” versions with retail prices at $649.99 and $699.99 respectively (The Ultra gets a larger battery, otherwise they’re the same).
Check our prior post for tech specs, and hit more for real live photos of the Seca 900 and new Stella 150L, 150N and 300 commuter lights…
Here’s a short video from Make subscriber Justin Shaw showing some key bits of how to make handlebar brake lights and what they look like in action. You will need some soldering/electronics experience to make these! Full instructions on Instructables.
INTERBIKE 2009 - Time Sports had their new i-Clic road pedals on display in several models, plus their new Allroad Gripper clipless pedals that feature their ATAC system on one side and a replaceable platform on the other, letting you ride your bike with both cycling and normal shoes.
Speaking of shoes, Time also has some new road, mountain and triathlon shoes. The Road and Tri are Ulteam models with carbon soles and the mountain bike shoe has a carbon sole with some aggressive TPU treads.
Above is the bottom of the i-Clic pedal and the cleat. Hit ‘more’ to see the various models with specs, weights and pricing…
INTERBIKE 2009 - Joe Breeze is taking the commuter and casual cycling crowd very seriously. Sure, he had two new Breezer mountain bikes, but he had the rest of their booth full of commuters, city bikes, electric bikes and even a little folder called the Ziggy. If you need/want to get around by bicycle, there’s a Breezer for you.
Above is the new Power Trip EX, which is available in both a men’s and women’s frame. It’s an electric pedal-assist bike that uses a front motor hub to add a little oomph to your effort. The rear rack holds the battery and electronics, which you can remove easily if you want to just use it like a normal bicycle. They come with a suspension fork, fenders and front and rear lights standard.
Hit ‘more’ to see the rest of the Breezer lineup…
(Editor: Full feature writeup on OgilvyBikes coming soon!)
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Supporting efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and LEED application for its new green headquarters at the Chocolate Factory on 11th Avenue, Ogilvy & Mather New York has launched the City’s first corporate bike sharing program.
The program includes the creation of 150 covered bicycle spaces in the agency’s new garage to house the 50 Breezer bicycles the agency purchased, and to accommodate the growing number of agency employees who bicycle to work every day. Some 200-plus agency employees have already taken a bicycle safety course offered by NY Bikes, and the agency is offering free helmets for those who join the program and want to use the loaner bicycles. Shower facilities are available to those who participate in the OgilvyBikes program.
“When we moved to our new building we purposefully incorporated as many green elements as possible, underscoring sustainability as an important business objective for Ogilvy,” explained Gunther Schumacher, Chief Operating Officer of Ogilvy & Mather North America and lead driver of the OgilvyBikes program. “The OgilvyBikes program comes at a time when the City is opening up streets for bicycles and a greater number of our staff is looking to be part of a movement driving environmental change close to home, while getting fit and having fun at the same time.”
Click ‘more’ for the rest of the press release.
Electra’s new line of ladies Fashion Cruisers bring a feminine touch to a classic cruiser design.
Color coordinated from front to rear, the bikes feature stylized fenders, grips, chainguards, saddles and frames, all with Electra’s balanced frame geometry that makes them easy and comfortable to ride. They’re available with Shimano Nexus 3-speed internally geared hubs (which can be shifted without pedaling) or with derailleurs.
Electra is offering four models of the Fashion Cruisers, all of which have Boomerang Hi-Ten steel frames, Shimano Revo twist shifters, coaster brakes, full fenders and an extra large Ding Dong bell. Shown above is the Peacock, which has cream colored tires on powdercoated aluminum rims w/ stainless spokes and a color-matched seat. The frame and fenders have a peacock motif, and it’s also available in Chartreuse.
Hit ‘more’ to see the other three models and The Red Betty…
(Editor’s Note: Now with updated images)
PRESS RELEASE: The nation’s first Bikestation Secure Bike Module, a new concept in cost-effective, compact, multi-use bicycle transit center, is contracted for installation at the Covina Metrolink station in Covina, Calif. According to Andrea White-Kjoss, president and CEO of Mobis/Bikestation, the company that plans, designs, implements and operates alternative multimodal transit systems across the U.S., “The new bike modules overcome a top concern people have that keep them from using their bikes — theft.” The new Bikestation Covina Secure Bike Module is 10 x 25 square feet of high tech, “green” design offering 36 secure parking spaces to accommodate up to 80 users through digital access.
Click ‘more’ for the rest of the press release and more images (also, click on images for a larger view)…
