Taking a queue from the hybrid car designers, MIT has shown off what it views as the future of must-have bike accessories. The concept, called the Copenhagen Wheel, is a set of intelligent components encased in the rear wheel; a battery, electric motor, bluetooth to communicate speeds to an iPhone, and various other tech. As you slow down, the sensor detects the speed change, and uses the braking to charge up the battery. As you speed up, the sensor detects this, and kicks in the
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The cyclist site has a quick post about the state of steel bikes, including some popular models, and a discussion on the resurgence in steel frames. We’ve only reviewed one steel road bike on RoadCycler.com, the popular Bianchi Brava (a great bike!), but there are many more out there; many of them from artisan framebuilders.
Lance Armstrong certainly knows how to stay in the news. The latest on Armstrong is that he has been cleared by the French anti-doping agency over the questions surrounding his latest drug test, and the incident with the shower. He passed the test, but was later found under suspicion due to his request to take a shower prior to taking the drug test. The shower was ok’d by the official requesting the test, so it was a bit strange that there was outrage …
According to the organizers of the Giro d’Italia, Astana’s Lance Armstrong will be participating in the race on May 9th. Surprisingly, the twittering phenom hasn’t raced the Giro in his career, so this could be an interesting showing. It’s doubtful he’ll actually go for the win, but it will could help with training for the Tour de France.
The big question is if the organizers of the Tour de France will let Armstrong race. According to the Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage (AFLD), …
Wired’s Gadget Lab has a quick rundown of the Park Tool Cable Stretcher. I haven’t had to use this yet, so I’ll have to take their word for it that it’s a recommended tool (when hasn’t a Park Tool done the job well…).
From Park Tool site:
Commonly referred to as a “4th Hand”, the Park Tool Cable Stretcher pulls cables tight. It features one-hand operation with a thumb lock to hold the cable …
Lance Armstrong’s comeback is starting to dim as he is dealt a blow from a broken collarbone in a crash. The crash occurred near the end of the first stage of the Vuelta Ciclista Castilla y Leon race, around 16 kilometers from the finish. Armstrong mentioned it was the first of this type of injury in his career.
“I’m miserable,” said the record seven-time Tour de France champion. “I just need to relax a couple of days and then make a plan.”
