Just finished building up a brand new SliceRS which is Cannondale's super narrow Time Trial bike. Internal cable routing keeping the cable housing stationary with relation to the handlebar. Integrated v-brakes hidden behind the front fork and under the bottom bracket. Hinged front end affording an extremely clean and narrow profile for the leading edge [...]
The foundation of any bicycle, the wheels represent not only the connection to the ground but the piece of the bike that takes the force from the pedals and turns it into the speed that squeezes tears from your eyes. Picking the proper spokes to do the job matching the gauge to the [...]
After four years of almost perfect weather for each of the preceding versions of the Baker's Dozen, Mother Nature decided to test the mettle of both the race organizers and all of the hardy racer's that plan to spend a weekend matching themselves against the rock and dirt of Rockland Farm. Fortunately for Mike and [...]
The newest addition to Mike's Mooto X YBB 29er is perhaps the ultimate wheel set. With every other component representing the best and lightest Mike decided is was time to do away with the Gold Chris King hubs (sniff) laced to Salsa Delgado rims. We did try to build those wheels light with ultra-light DT [...]
Preparations on Friday for the Snotcycle this Saturday did not go quite as planned. Trying to lay down a tire track on the race course proved too difficult to accomplish. Mike and Harriet then picked up the gauntlet and cross country skied the entire course which took them over 3 hours. At least we thought [...]
Following the directions available on BikeReg, come onto Rockland Farm via Farm Lane and park in the pasture. I will have a table set up with the waivers and hopefully a nice big warm fire in the fire pit. Come by to sign a waiver and get pointed in the correct direction to ride the [...]
Standing out in the pasture with the temperature hovering in the 30's and rain a constant companion all day it was amazing to see all the excited racers drive up and prepare to cover their bikes and bodies with some of the finest Rockland Farm mud. As the ruts grew deeper, the track grew wider [...]
Spending the week in Saratoga Springs with Serotta International Cycling Institute attending a personalized class for my continuing education in fitting. Loads of great information and TONS of toys to make the job easier and more accurate. Paraic and Chris have successfully combined to blitz me with an overload of information that I look forward [...]
This work of art out of Steamboat Springs is not only pleasing to the eye but also packs more technology in each tube and part than any titanium bike that has come before it. The frameset weighs in at an amazing 2.5 lbs with the build pictured coming in at 15 pounds without pedals. Large [...]
Kevin wanted a dream machine that would be light, lively and go anywhere his heart desires including where pavement might not go. Being the thoughtful person he is, he settled on the beautifully handcrafted Moots Psychlo-X cyclocross frame. After determining his appropriate fit utilizing his current road bike and double checking his current riding position, [...]