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 [...]

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.

Shimano Unveils Di2 Electronic Shifting System

By Tyler Cooper | August 2, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Drivetrain | no comments yet

Wired Magazine got an exclusive first look at the Di2 electronic shifting system by Shimano.  The new system includes two brake/shift levers, two derailleurs whose springs have been replaced by servo-motors, a 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery pack, and the wiring harness that connects everything.  The best part of the system appears to be its weight.  The [...]

Campagnolo introduces three new 11-speed groupsets

By Justin Cooper | July 15, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Drivetrain, General News | no comments yet

Seven Tour de France riders are taking advantage of Campagnolo’s new 11-speed groupsets this year. Campagnolo claims that the three new groupsets, the Chorus, Record and Super Record offer higher performance,  are more precise, and have the obvious benefit of 11 speeds.
The seven riders on the new “Record 11″ groupset:

Alessandro Ballan - Lampre
Stin Devolder - [...]

Shimano Introduces 2009 Dura-Ace Lineup

By Tyler Cooper | July 8, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Drivetrain | no comments yet

Shimano has unveiled their entire 2009 Dura-Ace product line.  We dig through the press release so you don’t have to.  Here is what you can look forward to:

New FC-7900 crankset with a hollow outer chainring is 20% stiffer for optimal power transfer while still saving 15 grams. Other changes include redesigned chainring teeth for better [...]