SUN VALLEY, ID — January 3rd, 2012— SCOTT Sports today announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories market. Syncros was founded in 1986 by Peter Hamilton and Pippin Osborne as a small, high-end components company on Vancouver’s North Shore. After a few changes in ownership, … [Read more...]
Bicycles Recalled by Trek Due to Fall Hazard
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Trek 2012 FX and District … [Read more...]
SCOTT New Windham World Cup Title Sponsor
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sun Valley, ID, June 6th, 2011 — SCOTT Sports announced today that they would become the Title Sponsor of the 2011 Windham UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill event. Windham is the seventh stop on the 2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup tour and takes place July 7-10th 2011 featuring both Downhill and Cross-Country disciplines. “The US is the birthplace of Mountain Biking, and having a … [Read more...]
Can One Bike Do it All?
June 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Written by: VeloGuy (info@bicycle.net) LIEBO Bicycles Inc. – The Kitchunsync That was the question presented to me when I test road the KITCHUNSYNC, from LIEBO Bicycles, Inc. I have seen many bikes that are multifunction, meaning that they can be used for more than one discipline. But they were handicapped with either 26 inch wheels, too long of a wheelbase, chain stays too relaxed … [Read more...]
Canyon and Omega Pharma-Lotto Both Look To The Future
September 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Belgian pro team Omega Pharma-Lotto and the German cycle manufacturer Canyon have prematurely extended their cooperation beyond the coming year. The signing of a new contract has paved the way for a long-term partnership and cements the successful cooperation of the last few years. The cooperation of the two sides has always been on an equal footing. Canyon builds racing bikes that always … [Read more...]
Greg Lemond And Trek Come To Agreement
February 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The nearly two-year litigation between three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and Trek Bicycle Co., has been resolved. The agreement includes Trek making two payments a year of $100,000 each to the charity 1in67.org. Trek and LeMond each alleged breach of a licensing contract that allowed Trek to use the LeMond name on its bikes for more than a decade. Trek announced in 2008 it was … [Read more...]
Allan Davis And Team Quick Step Part Ways
December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Team Quick Step will no longer have rider Allan Davis on their roster. Davis salary has become too expensive for Quick Step since sponsor Specialized pulled out to support Team Astana according to Wielerflits. So far it appears that Davis has not found a new team for 2010. Patrick Lefevere, the team director said yesterday that he is leaving enough room in the budget for Alberto Contador and … [Read more...]
InterBike Outdoor Demo – More Than Just The Bike
September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Last year Bicycle.net was not able to make the Outdoor demo, and we made a commitment to be there in 2009. Well we made it today and can say that it is way worth the visit. What makes the Outdoor so different is the carnival atmosphere and sheer number of bikes that you can ride. And not just your bike shop test ride around a couple of blocks. But really ride. Like bombing a decent and out of … [Read more...]
Mixed Returns for High-End Cycling
April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By J. David Goodman CITY ROOM / NY TIMES Among the city’s riders, few approach cycling with more intensity than the ones holding down day jobs in the financial sector. These biking bankers, stalwarts of the Central Park amateur racing scene and of local triathlons, squeeze in long rides on 9W and state-of-the-art training sessions out of a dedication to the sport that borders on … [Read more...]
TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS!
May 22, 2008 By 42 Comments
With No More Tears, No More Fears Teaching kids isn't a matter of tossing out information with the alacrity of Albert Einstein. Kids learn best when they can see and feel what they're learning, and I tend to break down activities in ways that kids sometimes find more effective than how we traditionally teach them. The key is that most of us teach things exactly the way our parent's did, for … [Read more...]