Videos

New Park Tools for 2008

Tuesday October 16th, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Posted by: Gregg

Eric Hawkins, owner of Park Tools, gives us the low down on the latest new Park Tools for 2008! My personal fav is the new and improved BO-2!

For more information about these latest, new tools, see this page: http://www.parktool.com/whatsnew/newproducts.asp

Norcal locals, check out which LBS won the latest Park Tool Distinguished Service Award!

For more general info, and for cool tool tips check out Calvin's Corner and other information on the Park Tool website: http://www.parktool.com/

Look for more information and instructional how-tos and videos coming in the near future to the Park Tool website.

Good talking to you Calvin and Eric, see you guys next year!

Outdoor Demo Video - Day 2 Highlights

Thursday October 11th, 2007 at 4:41 PM
Posted by: Theo

Highlights from Interbike 2007 Day One - Outdoor Demo

Smith Optics video

Thursday October 11th, 2007 at 2:56 PM
Posted by: Gregg

Chopper shows us the cool stuff from Smith Optics including their interlock technology.

Lezyne Product Introduction

Tuesday October 2nd, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Posted by: mikeg

Chris Cocalis of Pivot Cycles

Monday October 1st, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Posted by: 80z28s6

Rase adjustable seatpost

Monday October 1st, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Posted by: 80z28s6

The Rase Rapid Adjustable seatpost features 9 inches of seatpost lowering travel. It retails for $400 and weighs about 500 grams without the lever.

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So I talked to the friendly folks at Rase and rode around in their test bikes. It's an interesting concept.

Pros:

- up to 9 inches of drop adjustability and that can be adjusted to anything less than that.

- the machining and construction seem very good

- the seat clamps are beefy and well designed.

Cons:

- the price is $400 and is above established competitors

- weight is 500 grams (without lever)

- 9 inches of adjustable travel is not needed by most riders for trail riding

- dirt and contamination can be a big issue. There seems to be a bunch of areas where dirt and water can collect and maybe get in the frame

- the up and down action is not very smooth when sitting near the rear of the saddle. Also, there 's always a big click when the pin falls into one of the adjustment holes

- the mini 'brake' lever used to activate the saddle is not appropriate for most high end bikes. Hopefully, an alternate lever will become available.

 

http://rasebike.com/index.html

Raxter bike folding rack demonstration

Monday October 1st, 2007 at 11:22 AM
Posted by: 80z28s6

This folding Raxter rack retails for $329. It features the 'auto-nesting' capability of Raxter trays where bikes can have many positions horizontally. This allows very close spacing of the bikes yet finding room for the pedals and handlebars to be out of the way. http://www.raxterracks.com/  Raxter Rack

BMC Pro bike team interview

Monday October 1st, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Posted by: 80z28s6

Scott Nydam Bio: DOB: April 9, 1977 Hometown: Denver, CO Residence: Santa Rosa, CA Height: 5’11” Weight: 157 Strengths: All around Pro Since: 2007 Hobbies: Rock Climbing Career Highlights: 2007 1st KOM Competition Cascade Cycling Classic 3rd Stage #4 International Tour de Toona 6th Stage #1 San Dimas Stage Race 6th Overall San Dimas Stage Race 6th Overall Tour de Georgia 7th Stage #2 San Dimas Stage Race 7th Stage #3 Tour de Georgia 8th Stage #2 Cascade Cycling Classic 2006 1st Collossal Cave Road Race 1st Stage #2 Fort Davis Hammerfest 1st Overall Dead Dog Stage Race 1st Stage #3 Dead Dog Stage Race 2nd Stage #3 Fort Davis Hammerfest 2nd Overall Fort Davis Hammerfest 3rd Deer Trail Road Race 3rd Stage #6 Cascade Classic 5th AST Criterium 5th Staeg #1 Tour of the Gila 5th Stage #1 Parker Omnuium 6th Stage #1 Nature Valley GP 7th Overall Parker Omnium 7th Stage #2 Tour of the Gila 8th Mt. Evans Hill Climb 11th Stage #3 Cascade Classic

BMC 2008 mountain bike intro by Scott Thomson

Monday October 1st, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Posted by: mikeg

X-Fusion Forks and Shocks Video

Friday September 28th, 2007 at 2:36 AM
Posted by: Gregg

Video coverage of the latest rear shocks and forks from X-Fusion.

Be sure to check out forthcoming Virtual Tradeshow Booth from X-Fusion.
  • New Park Tools for 2008
  • Salsa Cycles Gordo rims, 2008 Mamasita and Salsa Clothing
  • KMC Chain X-SL and Singlespeed Chain
  • Outdoor Demo Video - Day 2 Highlights
  • Smith Optics video
  • Cranks Bros
  • Miscellaneous finds at Interbike
  • Ergon GR2 Grips and Ergon BD1 Backpack
  • Wicked Racin’s Dualrailleur Guide
  • Look Quartz Mountain Pedal and Look 586 Road bike
  • Moots Mooto-XZ 29er
  • Felt Nine Pro, Nine Elite, Nine Comp, and Nine Solo
  • New ways to tension the chain
  • Exposure Lights Joystick MaXx and Enduro MaXx
  • Unique Finds at Interbike
  • Delta 7 Arantix Bike
  • Magura Shocks and Forks
  • DT Swiss Carbon Wheels, Shocks and Forks
  • KCNC Cogsets and Brakes
  • Ashima Rotors
  • Lezyne Product Introduction
  • Chumba Racing XCL
  • Cane Creek Double Barrel
  • Santa Cruz 2008 Chameleon and Stigmata cyclocross bike
  • Chris Cocalis of Pivot Cycles
  • Rase adjustable seatpost
  • Raxter bike folding rack demonstration
  • BMC Pro bike team interview
  • BMC 2008 mountain bike intro by Scott Thomson
  • Ahrens Bicycles and Ahrens Wisecracker
  • 650b love
  • Women’s Specific Bikes at Interbike
  • Interbike Hotties round 3: Impy’s list
  • Zoic Women’s Cycling Clothes Are a Huge Hit
  • Women’s Jerseys at Interbike
  • 2008 Raceface Carbon cranks and components
  • 2008 BMC Road, Cross and Mountain Bikes
  • IBIS Cycles Mojo SL and Tranny
  • 29er Tires
  • CST Making the Push
  • Moots Mooto-XZ
  • Tire Balls
  • Maxxis Tires 2008
  • X-Fusion Forks and Shocks Video
  • Spot Bikes belt-drive Carbon Drive System bikes
  • New Tires for ‘08–Part 1 and Tread Design vs Riding Style (Updated)
  • Adidas Eyewear Video
  • Tiny Rider, Big Wheels
  • Felt gets fixed
  • Interbike hotties part deux
  • Niner Bikes Jet 9, Titanium bike and WFO
  • Versus Cycles introduces several models
  • Unusual Offerings by Rue Sports
  • Knolly V-Tach wins Mtbr Best Of award for Freeride Category
  • Carver Bikes
  • Interbike Booth Babes!
  • Turner Bikes Video - 2008 New Bikes!
  • Pivot Cycles - Mach 4 and Mach 5
  • Banshee Bikes: Rune - Wildcard - Scythe
  • Intense SS (Slope Style)
  • Hayes Stroker
  • Felt Nine:C1 Prototype. 2.4 lb 29er carbon bike
  • Rocky Mountain Flatline prototype
  • Cervelo R3
  • 2008 SRAM Red road group
  • Outdoor Demo Video - Day 1 Highlights
  • 2008 Trek Fuel EX and Trek 69er
  • Knolly Bikes Endorphin and Delirium
  • Interbike Booth Babes - Day 1
  • 2008 Litespeed Obed 29er
  • 2008 Shimano XT
  • MEET BOB ROLL AT INTERBIKE!
  • Spyder Freeryde Leaves a Mark at Interbike
  • Tour de France Champion Alberto Contador to Attend Interbike
  • Niki Gudex & Julian Absalon Meet and Greet at Interbike
  • Interbike 2007 Bike Industry Tradeshow
  • Interbike OutDoor Demo Attendees Invited to Participate in Tour of Lake Mead Ride
  • Tech Clinics and Seminars at Interbike 2007