Serfas True 1000+ Headlight

Even though the Serfas True 1000+ headlight is being replaced by their T1000, I wanted to share a review for a couple of reasons. First, it’s still available from retailers, and if you’re lucky, you can get one on sale*. Second, you can expect the same quality and innovation from Serfas, regardless of which product … Read more

In His New Book At Speed, Mark Cavendish Joins Cycling’s Legendary Sprinters

Boulder, CO, USA – December 16, 2013 – The world’s fastest cycling sprinter, Mark Cavendish, has written a second book At Speed: My Life in the Fast Lane. The book is now available in bookstores, bike shops, and online. Read the first chapter at www.velopress.com/cav. Written off as “fat” and “useless” in his youth, Mark … Read more

The ORP Smart Horn Teaser

We recently got tipped off about the pending arrival date of the ORP, which is the first bicycle light to offer an integrated horn with a handlebar-mounted headlight. It’s got a loud, but fairly pleasant sounding horn for the “on your left” moments, and then a much louder, and somewhat annoying “hey, I’m riding here!” … Read more

Specialized Feels The Backlash Of Bullying

In schools today, children are reminded that bullying will not be tolerated. Yes, the real world of business is a bit different. Except that sometimes being a bully backfires, and heavy-handed tactics can cost companies a pretty penny or two. The case of Specialized Bicycle Components attempting to protect their trademarked “Roubaix” brand from a … Read more

Project Raleigh: Fenders And Luggage

Last week, I briefly covered my Raleigh Detour 6.5’s switch from a fully geared 24 speed bike to a 1×8 IGH setup. The swap was really simple, and although I may do a how-to article at some later date, anyone with a bit of and money could easily do this in an afternoon, once all … Read more