2011 SRAM XO review
22 Jun 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsNew for 2011, the XO cranks are all carbon with aluminum inserts for both spindle and pedal interface, as well as a removable alloy spider. The spiders themselves will be the key to running either a two-ring or three-ring set up, and are interchangeable via three T25 bolts. Other choices will be 170mm or 175mm length, BB30 or GXP bottom bracket, and either black, red, gold or blue graphics.
The geek bike
15 Jun 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsBreaking from the monotony of traditional bicycle shape, designer Michael Shrewsbury has come up with a track bike concept by the name “The Glide” that features a frame made from nano carbon which moves on hubless wheels.
Nokia’s Bicycle Charger Kit
04 Jun 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsCyclists are already doing their bit to help the environment by eschewing a fossil-fuel guzzling transport option. Now they can do a little bit more using Nokia’s newly unveiled Bicycle Charger Kit which lets cyclists charge their mobile phone using pedal power.
Pronghorn APLS ‘best of both worlds’ mountain bike suspension
26 May 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsSerious mountain bikers are always looking for a competitive edge. Often, that can mean extracting every ounce of energy from their bodies and their equipment. Danish high-end mountain bike builder Pronghorn has designed a bike frame the company calls its Anti-Power-Loss-System (APLS) where the rear shock absorber is mounted on the top tube.
Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle
20 May 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsWhile there’s no denying the sheer eye-candy appeal of the 21 bikes currently on display at NYC’s Museum of Art and Design, the show goes beyond the glossy frames, contoured leather seats, and clever accessories, delving into the intensive craftsmanship that drives the growing rebirth of the trade. Called “Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle,” the exhibit emphasizes both the level of customization and the painstaking techniques that go into making these one-of-a-kind rides
Shimano reveals new Dyna-Sys 10-speed MTB drivetrains
17 Apr 2010, written by Rory 0 CommentsIt was always going to happen but nobody ever knew when or how Shimano would go about creating a 10-speed mountain bike drivetrain. Shimano have answered the questions at the Sea Otter this week where they finally revealed its 10-speed off-road drivetrain.
Pure Bike Porn – Crank presents the Makino NJS Keirin
18 Mar 2010, written by Rory 1 CommentsThe builder of this bike, Masahiko Makino was the chief frame builder at 3rensho and has worked on many frames for the world’s top cyclists. Check out one of his finest below.
2011 SRAM XO groupset
26 Jan 2010, written by Rory 1 CommentsThis just uncovered: It looks like SRAM has a 10 speed XO groupo in the making for 2011… Could we see it earlier like last year’s 2010 boxxer?
SRAM looks to follow up on its XX group with a redo of the XO groupo. It appears that many of the XX groups features will follow through into the new XO lineup. The cassette is 10 speed and has a striking resemblance to that of the XX. The cranks too retain similar looks to that of the XX.
Lets hope that SRAM can keep the cost lower than that of the highly priced XX group while maintaining the performance.







