Ritchey have unveiled a “new generation” of mountain bike wheels, including a top-end carbon set. The hoops are the result of two years of development and race testing with the Scott-Swisspower team.
SuperLogic Mountain Disc
Topping the range are the hand-built Superlogic Mountain Disc clinchers. These boast 25mm-wide monocoque rims made of unidirectional high-modulus carbon fibre.
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An injury on a mountain bike sets in motion a local entrepreneur’s business concept
When Adam Stephens flew over a 12-foot ledge on his mountain bike two years ago, he had no idea the resulting injury would spin off a business.
Stephens, an avid cyclist, broke the front end of his mountain bike and compressed two disks in his lower back, which made traditional cycling too painful for him. Stephens used his injury as a catalyst to create a prototype for an off-road, recumbent tricycle that could tackle the terrain he loved while taking the pressure off his spine. “The original trikes just didn’t fit me,†he said… DetailsÂ
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As the industries of the world search for sustainable construction materials, it’s not surprising that many keep coming back to bamboo, one of man’s oldest building materials. Bamboo can be at the same time, light, strong, durable, and very hard and has the additional benefit of being the fastest-growing plant on Earth. In recent times we’ve seen bamboo used in computers, surfboards, scooters, and Mitsubishi’s “green plastic†is derived from bamboo. Bamboo’s strength and flexibility also makes it… Details
The International Cycling Union recently alerted professional teams that it intends to crack down on new technology in bicycle designs and accessories that might give an unfair advantage to teams with access to the latest breakthroughs.
Similar debates are perennially going on in golf, tennis and swimming because advances in equipment design can significantly affect how well athletes perform. Athletes don’t have equal access to the best training facilities and coaches. Why should a line be drawn denying them access to the latest technology?
Scot Nicol, founder of Ibis Cycles
Gary Hall Jr., three-time Olympian
Frank Thomas, former U.S. Golf Association official
Martina Navratilova, former tennis champion
Craig Lord, SwimNews.com
Eric Hjertberg, bicycle component technologist
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