Monthly Archives: April 2011

Revisiting bicycle physics

The “gyroscope” theory of bicycle stability was debunked over 40 years ago by physicist David Jones. Since then, hobbyists and bike nuts (including Yours Truly) thought bicycles stayed upright via something called the caster effect. Physicists from Cornell, the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and University of Twente in the read more »

Hutchinson Serenity available in USA

Hutchinson’s new flatproof Serenity tire kit is now available for purchase in the United States.

San Diego Custom Bike Show Recap

On-time is better than late, but better late than never. That said… I had the distinct pleasure of attending the 2011 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show April 9th and 10th. I knew about the show a couple of months in advance, but my decision to actually go was 11th hour, so I *gasp* drove to read more »

Torker Interurban 24

Torker introduced the Interurban 24, a new, low cost hybrid road bicycle for children at Sea Otter Classic 2011 in Monterey.

2012 Redline Conquest carbon fiber CX

Redline unveiled their new carbon fiber disc ready Conquest Cyclocross bicycle during Sea Otter this week in Monterey, California. It’s a sweet looking machine.

Sea Otter 2011 report and photos

I’m about to upload a mess of photos from today’s foray to the Sea Otter Classic 2011.