Sturmey Archer shows off 3 speed fixed gear prototype hub S3X

By Tyler Cooper | September 5, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Drivetrain | no comments yet

Over at the Sturmey Archer blog, there is news of the highly anticipated 3 speed fixed gear hub.
The first batch of prototype Fixed Gear 3 speeds is finished. The new hub will be called the S3X. The hub will be made using a much stronger aluminum hubshell. Overall gear range will be 160%.

1st Gear -37.5%
2nd [...]

Fizik (Fi’zi:k) Arione CX Carbon saddle gets reviewed

By Justin Cooper | August 31, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Saddles | no comments yet

Fi’zi:k is known for having some pretty good saddles, and the Arione CX Carbon doesn’t disappoint according to Cyclingnews.
The new saddle weighs a slim 149g, and includes the Wing Flex feature found in other Fi’zi:k saddles.  That’s pretty impressive considering everything it includes:
…a full carbon shell, sparser padding under the synthetic Microtex cover, and clever [...]

New study shows benefits of “no-nose” saddles for male nether-regions

By Tyler Cooper | August 26, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Cycling Safety, Saddles | 1 comment

Treehugger.com does a great job of breaking down a new study which shows a few major benefits of new no-nose saddles (pictured).  They are quick to point out that saddles are not seats, you aren’t meant to sit on them (which we explain in our newbie tip: picking the right saddle).  This generally works for [...]

Campagnolo Super Record 50th Anniversary set sells for $4,161 on eBay

By Tyler Cooper | August 24, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Drivetrain | 1 comment

Take a second to run and grab a rag.  You will more than likely need it after taking in these pictures.  According to the eBay post, this 50th Anniversary set of Campagnolo Super Record components group 7,613 of 15,000 ever produced in 1983.  More pictures, and a list of the kit’s components after the jump.

SPEED-VEST shows off riders current speed in style

By Tyler Cooper | August 21, 2008 | Cycling Gear, DIY, Electronics | no comments yet

My home town LBS, The HUB Bike co-op of Minneapolis, sponsored an event for people to design the most unique and useful bike gadgets.  Originally conceived by Brady Clark and engineered by Mykle Hansen, the SPEED-VEST is a cycling vest that uses electro-luminescent wire, a cyclocomputer, and an Arduino to show your current speed on [...]