The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

September 23, 2009

Outdoor Demo – with photos

The outdoor demo was hot, dry, and loads of fun. You could take a shuttle up to the top of the downhill course, or…
September 22, 2009

Interbike, day one (for me anyway)

So I’m hitting the road to Vegas probably ten minutes after this was posted. It’s about a five hour drive. Once I get there,…
September 20, 2009

$103,000.00 for a bicycle?

Aurumania offers a limited edition (only ten made, thankfully) 24K gold-plated track bike for the bargain price of 80,000 Euro, which is roughly US$103K,…
September 19, 2009

RideOut Technologies to debut new saddle at Interbike

Men have long suffered from chronic nerve damage and groin numbness from extended rides. Research shows men increase their chances of Erectile Dysfunction by…
September 19, 2009

Interbike and Bikes Belong Invest $50,000 to Enhance Bicycling in Las Vegas

It’s like bringing a nice bottle of wine for the dinner host, but way better. LAS VEGAS – Sep. 18, 2009 – Bikes Belong,…
September 18, 2009

Ritchey Design Upgrade Program on Ztail.com Rewards Customer Loyalty

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Sept. 18, 2009 – On Oct. 1, 2009, Ritchey Design will launch the Ritchey Product Upgrade Program with Ztail.com. With…
September 16, 2009

Light & Motion -20 Year Anniversary

I’ve got one of their lights, and based on quality and performance, I wasn’t the least bit surprised to get this press release today:…
September 9, 2009

Ritchey and Scott for the win!

Ritchey Design-Sponsored SCOTT-Swisspower Team Wins Men’s XC World Championship in Canberra, Australia with SuperLogic Wheelset SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Sept. 9, 2009 -Nino Schurter…
September 5, 2009

A slightly odd endorsement for Batavus

Seth Stevenson, a contributor to Slate, was fortunate enough to test ride and review an Abici Granturismo, a Biomega Amsterdam, and the Batavus Breukelen…
September 4, 2009

BMX gets bigger at Interbike 2009

No longer content to be the stepchild hiding in the shadows, BMX is finally getting the attention it deserves at this year’s show. RIDEbmx…
September 2, 2009

Pedego Electric Bicycles

Normally, when I see “Electric Bicycle”, I try to stifle a yawn. So when an email from Pedego showed up in my inbox, I…
August 31, 2009

Cruzbike, revisited

It seems as though my previous posts about the Cruzbike come up in searches on a regular basis, so I thought it would be…
August 29, 2009

Who causes cyclists deaths? Ask the Freakonomics guys

Now, I don’t usually pay too much attention to their sometimes questionable conclusions, but if they guys from Freakonomics say that motorists were the…
August 25, 2009

Donate to IMBA and they’ll match your donation!

A message from the IMBA: Act now and see your donation doubled. Help IMBA fill in the map below with trails you’d love to…
August 22, 2009

1,000 Warriors Tragedy in Utah

I was following the Tour of Utah and the 1,000 Warriors event, because they’re run practically in my own backyard. Utah has some great…
August 10, 2009

If you’re looking for another reason to join IMBA, here’s a bonus

Syncros Partners with IMBA to Support and Reward Mountain Biking Advocacy Syncros provides discount product coupons to IMBA members and volunteers as rewards for…
August 7, 2009

I’ll never complain about a flat again (Bromont news)

Bromont World Cup women’s XC race. Willow Koerber was absolutely killing it on the first lap, with the fastest time and a respectable 15…
July 30, 2009

Here’s a sharp stick in the eye for ya!

No, not you. Almost anyone reading my blog can’t be bad. This one’s for companies that are only in it for a buck. The…
July 28, 2009

Universal Sports Inks Four-Year Deal to Broadcast the Vuelta a Espana

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m not the least bit interested in professional road cycling. The best I can offer is that…
July 18, 2009

Sneak peek! New Ritchey Pedals

Although they’re not due to be released until the end of this summer, I’ve got some advance photos and info on the new Ritchey…