Interbike 2013

[ORMojo]

Just putting up some of the stuff I came across tonight.

Fizik Tritone
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/images/fizik-Tritone-tri-saddle.jpghttp://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/fck_content/fizik-Tritone-front-hook-saddle.jpg

Fizik Volta
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/fck_content/fizik-volta-saddle.jpg

Fizik Antares VsX (VsX = new 20mm deep channel, building on existing VS = 7mm deep; VsX will also be available in Arione and Aliante)
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/fck_content/fizik-antares-vsx-saddle.jpg

Bianchi Lupo
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-32.jpg

Bianchi Oltre
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-35.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-38.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-37.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-41.jpghttp://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-42.jpg

[ORMojo]

Feedback Wall Mount ($25)
http://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Feedback-Velo.jpghttp://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Velo-Hinge.jpg

HED Carbon Fat Rim
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2014-HED-carbon-fiber-tubeless-fat-bike-rim01-600x399.jpg

Felt FatE
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/images/felt-fate-ebike.jpg

Borealis sub-22-pound fat bike
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/borealis-yampa-carbondale-carbon-fatbike091613_1059-600x400.jpg

Speedplay Pave
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/speedplay-pave-pedals-brass-knuckles20130916_0010-600x400.jpg

http://redkiteprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_7048-533x400.jpg

Wilier Disc
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-17.jpg

[jpw]

What's the Bianchi Lupo intended for?

The Speedplay Pave - at last, but same old cleat design i assume?

[Dale Alan]

That Brooks saddle looks interesting,I will have to research that one.

[ORMojo]

That's the Brooks Cambium. ~$170.

Natural vulcanized rubber base, organic cotton and textile cover, stainless steel rails. "Ready to ride immediately" - no break-in period needed. Maintenance free. Waterproof. User-replaceable parts. Vegan friendly!

http://www.bikemag.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/interbike-2013-day-1/1.jpg
http://www.brooksengland.com/Cambium/images/pict_2a.jpghttp://www.brooksengland.com/Cambium/images/pict_2b.jpg

[R2D2]

That's the Brooks Cambium. ~$170 for this one.

Natural vulcanized rubber base, organic cotton and textile cover, stainless steel rails. "Ready to ride immediately" - no break-in period needed. Maintenance free. Waterproof. User-replaceable parts. Vegan friendly!

http://www.bikemag.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/3/files/interbike-2013-day-1/1.jpg

Wished they had used the flat rivets. Those will eventually chew you behind up.
Just like on the Swallow.

[dbrk]

That Fizik Volta looks like a Concour and the Brooks here like a Regal, no? Innovation is often rethinking the familiar in increments.

[gavingould]

what's that shoe with the XC90 graphic on the sole?

[Veloo]

The Speedplay Paves remind me of the defunct Coombe pedals. I have been admiring that Brooks saddle (online) for a few days now.

[oldpotatoe]

The Speedplay Paves remind me of the defunct Coombe pedals. I have been admiring that Brooks saddle (online) for a few days now.

Brooks rep brought one in a while ago..very rough cover, ain't gonna slide around much, if that's what you want to do...

Not sure if it will sell, Brooks trying to places that others have gone before. I think Brooks is better off 'doing one thing and doing it well'...IMHO

Not sure the 'vegan' segment of cyclists is that large.

[lookout2015]

Brooks rep brought one in a while ago..very rough cover, ain't gonna slide around much, if that's what you want to do...

Not sure if it will sell, Brooks trying to places that others have gone before. I think Brooks is better off 'doing one thing and doing it well'...IMHO

Not sure the 'vegan' segment of cyclists is that large.

The marketing materials they've sent me don't really play up the vegan angle. They're more selling it as either of:

- "A Brooks you don't have to break in"
- "A Brooks that can get wet"

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . are the new black. :rolleyes:

BBD

[2wheelwill]

Thanks for posting these….keep 'em coming! :banana:

[tiretrax]

Those Fizik saddles are going to the correct place - they are butt ugly.

[charliedid]

Those Fizik saddles are going to the correct place - they are butt ugly.

The Volta and Antares will look better in person. Loads of wide angle distortion going on here...

That said you may still not care for them. :-)

[Hawker]

Thanks for the pics. How is the Vegas vibe at the new location?

[ORMojo]

Thanks for the pics. How is the Vegas vibe at the new location?

Wouldn't know. To be clear, I'm not there. I'm in Portland this week attending to family business interests, and while away from the wife and kids, during late nights, or, as now, while slurping noodles at Sen Yai, I'm just seeing what others in Vegas have posted and borrowing / sharing that stuff here.

[jpw]

The Speedplay Paves remind me of the defunct Coombe pedals. I have been admiring that Brooks saddle (online) for a few days now.

the Coombe cleats are very different, in a superior way.

[oldpotatoe]

Thanks for the pics. How is the Vegas vibe at the new location?

kinda like this

[noonan1970]

A friends picture....

[ORMojo]

I like the looks of this solution for carrying the fat bikes that won't fit in our Thule or 1Up trays.
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fat-bikes-at-interbike-2696-600x800.jpg

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3219-660x440.jpg
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3220.1-660x440.jpg

Ergon setback suspension post.
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3222-660x440.jpg
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3223-660x440.jpg

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_4969.jpg

Shimano R785 electronic hydraulic brakes with 140mm front rotor...
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_5087.jpg

...and levers.
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_5089.jpg

Merlin XLM (built by Form)
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/1.1.jpg

Guru Photon HL - (Hyper Light) - 54cm frame weight is about 670 grams - $8,500 frameset is fully custom geo only
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-410.jpg

[jpw]

A friends picture....

nice, but he doesn't need to exhibit.

[jpw]

I like the looks of this solution for carrying the fat bikes that won't fit in our Thule or 1Up trays.
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fat-bikes-at-interbike-2696-600x800.jpg

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3219-660x440.jpg
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3220.1-660x440.jpg

Ergon setback suspension post.
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3222-660x440.jpg
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/DSCN3223-660x440.jpg

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_4969.jpg

Shimano R785 electronic hydraulic brakes with 140mm front rotor...
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_5087.jpg

...and levers.
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/IMG_5089.jpg

Merlin XLM (built by Form)
http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/09/1.1.jpg

Guru Photon HL - (Hyper Light) - 54cm frame weight is about 670 grams - $8,500 frameset is fully custom geo only
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-410.jpg

the shimano hydro levers look purposeful. i like.

if the cielo had nicer dropouts i'd be smitten.

the ergon post - what's going on there with the 'split'?

[ORMojo]

the ergon post - what's going on there with the 'split'?

Leaf springs on a suspension post.

http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/New-Ergon-Seatpost.jpg
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CF3-Pro-Carbon-Setback.jpg
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Post-In-Action.jpg

[ORMojo]

New Rolf Prima carbon clinchers (available in 42 and 60)
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rolf-prima.jpg

Falco V
http://www.slowtwitch.com/articles/images/7/80657-largest_FalcoBike1.jpg

http://www.wired.com/playbook/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120920_interbike_008.jpg
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/madfiber_red03.jpg
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120921-170637.jpg

I won't comment on its looks, but at $379 complete, it is going to appeal to a lot of college students
http://www.wired.com/playbook/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120920_interbike_004.jpg

http://www.wired.com/playbook/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120919_interbike_001.jpg

Peg
http://www.wired.com/playbook/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/120920_interbike_007.jpg

Saris rack coming on strong in the "we want a lighter weight, less-expensive, hitch mount tray rack" category. The 2-bike version is 31 pounds and only $230.
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/default/files/fck_content/saris-rack-freedom-Superclamp.jpg

http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6209.jpg

[stien]

Fwiw 1up makes fat bike spaced out racks. I had one, worked fine. Front wheel liked to pop out though. Put a toe strap on it and go go go

[gavingould]

i think Canyon did a similar kind of leaf spring seatpost. too bad they still don't have distro in the US, i really like the looks of some of their bikes.

[thirdgenbird]

I'm pretty content with my bike and part supply, but if these are priced resonably, I may order a set:
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Paul-Components-QR-Lever.jpg

[ORMojo]

If you get in a fist fight on the trail. "Wait . . . don't punch me yet . . . give me a minute to remove my pedal . . . "
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6128.jpg

Better view.
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6126.jpg

The return of Paul's quick releases.
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_0276.jpg

Not, IMO, very good-looking, but . . . a 36er (and a Lefty).
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_0298.jpg
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_0299.jpg

I love my Poc MTB helmet, but these caught my eye.
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6103.jpg
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6102.jpg
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_6135.jpg

A rearview mirror you wear on your arm? I don't think so.
http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/rearviz.JPG
http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/rearviz-7.JPG

[ORMojo]

Alter Cycles: Interchangeable vibration-damping down tubes.
http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/altercycles.JPG
http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/altercycles-5.JPG
http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/altercycles-6.JPG

[sales guy]

Gavingould,

That post is the Canyon post. but Ergon is distributing them in the US for Canyon.

[cfox]

the Ergon/Canyon post looks liked it's designed to intentionally creak

[slidey]

What a hideous looking wheelset Madfiber have managed!

The Speedplay Pave looks interesting. It seems like it should fit Zero cleats as-is...just a guess.

[Formulasaab]

Those Fizik saddles are going to the correct place - they are butt ugly.

Ugly is the new black.

[gavingould]

thanks salesguy, i kinda thought so - since i'm technically at work i didn't bother comparing them side by side. now if only they'd bring the bikes over.

[ORMojo]

Even closer/better view. Estimated MSRP is $400 for stainless, $600 for ti. Apparently fully compatible with existing cleats.
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-8.jpg

New PI road shoe.
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-9.jpg

Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc in either clincher or tubular, 24/24, 45mm (not brand-new information, but still of great interest to me at least)
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-71.jpg
http://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Zipp_Road_303_Disc_T_Rear_White_wTire_Hero21.jpg

Boo Cycles
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10108332/p4pb10108332.jpg
Fat prototype
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10107627/p4pb10107627.jpg

Now we know where Mr. Squirrel is this week.
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-157.jpg

New OnGuard lock - nice and compact for carrying
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-130.jpg
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-129.jpg

I usually only carry one water bottle - just what I need for the second mount!
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-113.jpg

[dd74]

Other than the Shimano group with the disk brakes, nothing seems that innovative in the photos.

[josephr]

Other than the Shimano group with the disk brakes, nothing seems that innovative in the photos.

the OnGuard lock seems neat in a gadgety sort of way though.

[gavingould]

the OnGuard reminds me of Abus' Bordo, somewhat.

[dd74]

I wonder how those new Speedplay pedals are. The small platform always concerned me. But I guess with carbon fiber shoe soles, the small platforms might not be that much of a concern.

[Formulasaab]

I'm pretty content with my bike and part supply, but if these are priced resonably, I may order a set:
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Paul-Components-QR-Lever.jpg

If they'll hold a chromed horizontal dropout... Me too.

[ptourkin]

Brooks rep brought one in a while ago..very rough cover, ain't gonna slide around much, if that's what you want to do...

Not sure if it will sell, Brooks trying to places that others have gone before. I think Brooks is better off 'doing one thing and doing it well'...IMHO

Not sure the 'vegan' segment of cyclists is that large.

They did market research for a while. I responded to more than one survey about this. Both the commuter and athlete market is increasingly health and socially conscious. They know what they're doing.

[thirdgenbird]

If they'll hold a chromed horizontal dropout... Me too.

Campagnolo record skewers don't have serrations and hold so here is. Hoping these do too. I can't see Paul doing something half way. The internal cam and steel shaft are a good start.

[Drmojo]

Interesting Brooks, I have broken 3 over the years, they always replace them promptly, no questions asked, great company.

[jpw]

the Pave pedals - can someone explain why the 'meat' in the sandwich is sitting in that asymmetrical way? it looks odd.

[oldpotatoe]

The marketing materials they've sent me don't really play up the vegan angle. They're more selling it as either of:

- "A Brooks you don't have to break in"
- "A Brooks that can get wet"

The Highway2/Brooks gent, the first thing he said when he handed it to me, 'no leather'.....

marketing materials are just that. I will order one if somebody wants it but won't carry it.

[josephr]

The Highway2/Brooks gent, the first thing he said when he handed it to me, 'no leather'.....

marketing materials are just that. I will order one if somebody wants it but won't carry it.

any free samples of the GP4000s II?
Joe

[Repack Rider]

After a hiatus of several years, I went to Interbike to take part in the MTB Hall of Fame activities. I took with me a few old copies of the Fat Tire Flyer, the first-ever MTB magazine which I published from 1980 to 1987. My purpose was to get John Tomac's signature on a photo of him in his first MTB race.

I was trudging the floor with Chris Chance when we found John at the Kenda booth. After he signed his photo, I turned the page, and saw that there was also an article on Fat Chance, so I had Chris Chance sign that. Turning the page once again, I saw an article about Joe Breeze, so he signed THAT.

What are the odds that the three guys I'm with are represented on consecutive pages of a 1986 magazine? If you can't decipher John's inscription, it reads, "Charlie, this was my first Mt. bike!"

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/ftf_breeze_zpsa31271a6.jpg

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/ftf_chance_1_zps981cba89.jpg

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp271/repackrider/Miscellaneous%20images/ftf_tomac_1_zps6b917c1c.jpg

[hummus_aquinas]

I shook your hand on thursday at the MTB Hall of Fame booth. That was probably the highlight of my interbike experience. :beer:

[Repack Rider]

I shook your hand on thursday at the MTB Hall of Fame booth. That was probably the highlight of my interbike experience.

That's a pretty low threshold.

Guy comes up to me and says, "Can I get a photo with you?" Sure. His friend takes the photo and I say, "I guess you recognized my name."

He says, "I recognized you. What IS your name?"

"Willie Nelson. And you?" Guy and his pal fall on floor laughing. (As a grizzled old hippie, I get the Willie comparison all the time.) Bruce Gordon saw it happen, and gave my joke a 4.5 rating, out of...wait, he didn't tell me. Of course, Bruce Gordon's humor is so dry that you need a sports drink after he tells a joke.

[ORMojo]

I'm really glad I've put off committing to a fat bike. I've demoed a few, borrowed a couple, and had a blast on all. But it looks like this season will provide a lot more (nice) choices, and I'll finally jump in.

Based on views & reviews so far, this Borealis Yampa has my eye.
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/09/19/1379653599911-4nilcbhrnp1d-670-70.jpg
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/P1100209-600x775.jpg
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fat-bikes-at-interbike-2686.jpg

9:Zero:7
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/P1100198.jpg
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/09/17/1379390788110-1fqn1oa2zqyl2-800-75.jpg

Surly ECR
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/09/17/1379390531658-1ijjs2waoas29-800-75.jpg

OK, good news for fat bike Thule T2 owners. Thule (like 1Up) has released a fat tire upgrade for only $40. The upgraded wheel trays replace the stock carriers and can accommodate tires up to five-inches wide. The trays are also stepped to accommodate standard mountain bike and road tires.
http://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-48.jpg

Damn, these fat rims!
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_0398.jpg
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/IMG_0388.jpg

White Industries fat hubs.
http://fat-bike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fat-bikes-at-interbike-26851.jpg

[ORMojo]

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC_9867.jpg

Very similar to the OnGuard.
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-202.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-45.jpg
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-46.jpg
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-47.jpg

Fat Rakk
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-70.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC_9708.jpg

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-99.jpg

I think this is also On-Guard. I use their Bulldog u-lock a lot - this looks like a break-down version of that.
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-165.jpg
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/interbike2013-166.jpg

[scooter]

Do any of those fat bikes come with "Gruber assist" cuz I'd need some help to power one of those mothers?

[ORMojo]

http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSC_9735.jpg

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1_2.jpg
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1_5.jpg

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1_41.jpg

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_1_44.jpg

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2_9.jpg
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2_10.jpg
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2/960/2013_09_Interbike_Day_2_11.jpg

http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo/960/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo_15.jpg
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo/960/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo_16.jpg

[ORMojo]

Hydro rim brakes.
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo/960/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo_18.jpg
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo/960/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo_21.jpg

And lever.
http://www.tririg.com/articles/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo/960/2013_09_Interbike_Outdoor_Demo_19.jpg

Phil Wood headset.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/9866322325_91fc007a20_o.jpg

[sales guy]

Honestly, I'm thrilled to see all the color from White, Phil and others. Other than that, tired of fat bikes already.

[Hawker]

I wonder if any of these new locks are a substantial improvement over what we already have? Guess we'll have to wait for some reviews. My son lives in downtown D.C and has had his car stolen three times...he is doing his best to hang on to his bike.

[cincytri]

Those King turquoise bits are the business. That is an itch that I will definitely end up scratching. Thanks for all the pics...

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . Interbike is, at it's heart, a marketing show, and fat bikes are just the latest marketing fad designed to SELL MORE STUFF.

It's the nature of the biz--any biz. You've got to find something that makes people have a reason to buy more stuff. Mountain bikes started out with canti brakes. Then here come V-brakes touted as better and everybody is supposed to buy them. Then it's disc brakes. 26" wheels work fine, but then here comes 29" touted as better. Now 650B . . . it goes on and on.

Did any of these "improvements" really materially improve the average rider's experience of simply cruising down an open trail or dirt road and enjoy the experience of riding a bike? Doubtful. But it gives people an excuse to BUY MORE STUFF.

If you want a fat bike just wait till next spring and check eBay. There will be plenty of people who bought them, rode them a few times, then decided it wasn't for them and now they're selling. It's been the same with cross bikes over the past 10 years.

BBD

Honestly, I'm thrilled to see all the color from White, Phil and others. Other than that, tired of fat bikes already.

[pdmtong]

Some improvements do make the ride better. suspension and discs have completely chAnged what is possible to ride and the enjoyment of any ride

I have no use for a gravel grinder dirt road. Yet a lot of you out there do. If the industry sees a niche isn't it nice some mfgs step up to address it?

[ORMojo]

Honestly, I'm thrilled to see all the color from White, Phil and others. Other than that, tired of fat bikes already.

Paul's has announced their "Color Anodize All the Components" program. I wonder if it also applies to the new QRs?

Thanks to the success of the small batch color anodizing runs we've done over the past few months, we're kicking off two new custom anodizing programs today, bringing bright color finishes to our entire component catalog.

Every month we're going to introduce a new Color of the Month, and this August it's orange. We're going to take pre-orders for one month and then anodize those orders in one large batch.

If you can't wait for your favorite color, we've also started accepting orders for Custom Anodizing in the color you want, when you want it, for a flat rate of $75 per color. [Whether you order a set of gold track hubs or an entire pink single speed gruppo, it's the same flat rate.]

Check out our Colors page (http://www.paulcomp.com/colors.html) for more information, and figure out which color would best (or worst) match the paint on your next bike.

August = Orange
September = Purple
October = Blue
November = Gold
December = Red
January = Pink
February = Green

(font colors are just me messing around and do not represent anodizing colors!)

[sales guy]

From what I was told, the QRs are only black and silver for now.

I do agree with the fact the bike biz is a biz like any other. And they make what ever they think the customer wants. Which sadly sucks. Cause they made 29'ers THE thing and of course now they are destroying that with 650's. just like with added wedge here and nuclear treated out sole there. The consumer is sadly duped into what the industry wants to give them.

[fourflys]

so, what's the purpose of the Pave pedals? It can't be a mud thing of they're using the same cleats... I would guess merely a weight thing, but then why name them Pave? Pave invokes something that needs durability and I can't imagine those are any more durable than regular speedplay...

*disclaimer- I tried speedplays a couple times and didn't like them...

[Hawker]

Didn't we do all the color anodizing (especially on mtn. bike stuff) back in the 80s and then a few years later everyone was making fun of it...especially purple if my memory serves me. And now GIRO is trying to bring back shoes with laces! When you get old it really is kinda fun to watch everything cycle back around. :)

[tch]

....···? Did they raid the props department from Star Wars? Wear one of these and you'll look like a Star Trooper.
HuH?

[Formulasaab]

Didn't we do all the color anodizing (especially on mtn. bike stuff) back in the 80s and then a few years later everyone was making fun of it...especially purple if my memory serves me. And now GIRO is trying to bring back shoes with laces! When you get old it really is kinda fun to watch everything cycle back around. :)

I loved the color of that era (still do). :banana:

I even had a tiny little custom anodizing business in my garage during that time. It was fun. If anyone ever picked up one of the limited run of "splatter" pattern anodized Girvin Rock-Rings, that was me.

I'm still riding my mtn bike from that era, and it still shows off some of my experimental anodized bits...

http://photos.at-speed.com/Cycling/Current-Bikes/1995-Specialized-S-Works-CroMo/i-gSX4gd9/0/M/IMG_1104-M.jpg http://photos.at-speed.com/Cycling/Current-Bikes/1995-Specialized-S-Works-CroMo/i-56gBmDN/0/M/IMG_1093-M.jpg

As for the laces on shoes... I want that back too.
If the lace breaks in a crash, tie it back together and ride on.

My SIDIs shoes were a real pain to ride home after a crash in which the buckle shattered.

That said, I agree that it is fun to watch trends cycle through.

[josephr]

I loved the color of that era (still do). :banana:

I even had a tiny little custom anodizing business in my garage during that time. It was fun. If anyone ever picked up one of the limited run of "splatter" pattern anodized Girvin Rock-Rings, that was me.

I'm still riding my mtn bike from that era, and it still shows off some of my experimental anodized bits...

http://photos.at-speed.com/Cycling/Current-Bikes/1995-Specialized-S-Works-CroMo/i-gSX4gd9/0/M/IMG_1104-M.jpg http://photos.at-speed.com/Cycling/Current-Bikes/1995-Specialized-S-Works-CroMo/i-56gBmDN/0/M/IMG_1093-M.jpg

As for the laces on shoes... I want that back too.
If the lace breaks in a crash, tie it back together and ride on.

My SIDIs shoes were a real pain to ride home after a crash in which the buckle shattered.

That said, I agree that it is fun to watch trends cycle through.


You think crackle paint will make it on the comeback list?
Joe

[Formulasaab]

You think crackle paint will make it on the comeback list?
Joe

I'm trying to remember when that was a thing.
On cars, yes. When was it for bikes?

[lonoeightysix]

Oh baby, ano'ed brake boosted canti's AND bar ends? What frame
are those married to?

[josephr]

I'm trying to remember when that was a thing.
On cars, yes. When was it for bikes?

I looked through google images but didn't see any really good examplles. started in the late 80s...mostly seen on GT and a few others. My first MTB was a Kuwahara Lion which was white with a fade into dark blue crackle. With the retro trend, its gotta be coming around soon.
Joe

[Formulasaab]

Oh baby, ano'ed brake boosted canti's AND bar ends? What frame
are those married to?

Sorry. I'm definitely creeping this thread so...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=1423774#post1423774

[ORMojo]

Came back from a long first-light ride this morning to find a few new items.

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http://www.kingcage.com/assets/img/OliverFlask.jpg

"Titanium Bell Doubles as a shot glass"
http://www.kingcage.com/assets/img/barBell.jpg
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Interbike_Gallery-02-57.jpg

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ben-Argonaut-cycles-road-carbon-20.jpg
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ben-Argonaut-cycles-road-carbon-12.jpg

Speaking of which . . . I was back at the Vanilla Workshop for 1-2 hours this past Friday. Paint scheme on my custom SV is starting to come together!
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Interbike_Gallery-01-2.jpg

http://prollyisnotprobably.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Interbike_Gallery-01-9.jpg

[Keith A]

Thanks for sharing. So is that really a HED bike...or just used for their display?

[ORMojo]

Previously mentioned - Paul's new color program.
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Hmmm . . . I'm not certain I would want this sticking out of the end of my bar, but I could see me using it if it was.
http://rcdn.roadbikereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/urban-4.jpg
http://www.bicyclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/10.jpg
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Calfee full suspension carbon tandem!
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[ORMojo]

Thanks for sharing. So is that really a HED bike...or just used for their display?

Steve Hed had it built by Eric Noren of Peacock Groove.

[ptourkin]

From Red Kite Prayer - Bianchi Campy 80th tribute

[Formulasaab]

You think crackle paint will make it on the comeback list?
Joe

Joe,
I bow to your foresight...
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2013/10/affinity-cycles-pre-order/

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