Monthly Archives: April 2009

Veronica Belmont’s new bicycle

Technology nerd and podcaster Veronica Belmont has a new bicycle — the Swobo Novak. Here she is riding the bike in San Francisco, California. . H/T to Noah. See also Shout Out to Bike Nerds.

Sea Otter Classic 2009 race photos

Ken Conley has some excellent photos from the Sea Otter Classic. You have your choice of Liz Hatch or Dan Holloway. Aside: Liz and Team Vanderkitten took delivery of those ultra hot Storck Absolutist bikes this year and raced them for the first time at the Tour of Redlands just three weeks back. It was read more »

When did Liz Hatch get a Storck?

Liz Hatch is featured in this trailer for a new film series created by Markus of Cyclefilm. This video is a preview trailer for the launch of Cyclefilm’s new Rider Profile DVD Series. The first one features Vanderkitten Racing Pro cyclist Liz Hatch riding the roads of Marin County, California while talking about life and read more »

Delta 7 Ascend road bike review

It’s not about the bike, but… The Delta 7 Ascend is the road version of Delta 7′s “IsoTruss” carbon fiber mesh frame. I got to play with it during the Sea Otter Classic 2009. Gary Fisher and the infamous “Bikes Gone Wild” both gave me grief for it, but I just had to try this read more »

Sea Otter Expo deals and discounts

If you’re headed to Monterey for the final day of the Sea Otter Classic 2009, you might think about taking advantage of some smoking discounts on stuff you’ll buy anyway. People are walking out of the expo area with wheelsets, bicycle shoes, component groups, socks, clothing, eyewear, mirrors and other goodies. CycleAware, for example, are read more »

Breezer Lightning

What’s old is new again: Breezer Bicycles returns to the mountain bike market with a reincarnation of the Lightning. This steel mountain bike will be available at three build options and will be available for the 2010 model year beginning in about September. And check out this “Joe Breeze Design” logo that Advanced Sports graphics read more »