May 19, 2012

Getting it on

May 16, 2012

Swager

May 15, 2012

A good CX racing story by Mike Magnuson... http://www.bicycling.com/print/8435

They were digging deep within themselves and finding the courage and resolve champions possess, that all of us possess, as long we don't sit at home and say we are too old and not good enough to do this anymore.

Read the full story: Still Racing At 70 http://www.bicycling.com/print/8435

May 5, 2012

Allow Tubular Options for Cyclocross - Neuvation, Williams, and Boyd

Researching tubular aluminum wheel options for single speed cyclocross for the 2012 Chicago Cyclocross Cup season. Price is a major deciding factor as is weight and quality. There are many other options but these are the ones that I have found so far.

Neuvation R Tubulars

(image via neuvation.com)

http://www.neuvationcycling.com/product-list/neuvation-products-1227/?rb_ct=1265

Front: 590 grams without skewer

Rear: 790 grams without skewer

Total Weight: 1380 grams (assuming no skewers)

Spoke Count: 20f/24r, Lacing 1x front, 1x rear

Rim Height: 23 mm

Rim Width: 22 mm

Spokes: Sapim Laser front and rear, Nipples: Front: Alloy silver 12 mm 2.0 use Park black spoke wrench, Rear: DS Brass CP 12 mm 2.0 NDS Alloy use Park black spoke wrench

Cost: $145 f + $195 r = $250

Reviews: Could not find a decent review

Note: Neuvation offers a Wheel Protection Plan for $50 at time of wheel purchase (covers accidental damage)

Williams Cyclocross Tubulars

(image via williamscycling.com)

http://williamscycling.com/cyclocross_tubular.html

Front: 671 grams

Rear: 918 grams

Total Weight: 1590 grams (assuming no skewers add 108 grams or rim tape)

Spoke Count: 24f/28r, Lacing: 2 x front, 3 x non drive / 3 x drive

Rim Height: 25 mm

Rim Width:

Spokes: Model: Front:Pilar Rear: 14 Straight Gauge, Material: Stainless Steel, Niples: Front:Alloy Rear: Brass (if I'm reading the chart right)

Cost: $399

Reviews:

CXMagazine Review Williams Cyclocross Tubulars

Bike Habit Williams Cyclocross Tubular Wheelset Review

Boyd 25mm Alloy Tubular

(image via boydcycling.com)

http://www.boydcycling.com/25mm-alloy-tubular/

Front: 626 grams

Rear: 783 grams

Total Weight: 1409 grams (assuming no skewers)

Spoke Count: 20f/24r Spoke Count (standard), 24f/28r Spoke Count (for riders +180 pounds)

Rim Height: 25 mm

Rim Width:

Spokes: Black Sapim CX Ray, front radial laced, rear 2X laced both sides, Black Self-Locking Brass Nipples

Cost:$500

Reviews: Could not find a decent review

Interesting thoughts on ceramic bearings from Boyd Cycling

"A lot of times when you see explanations of why ceramic bearings are better they show wheels spinning upside down with no load on the wheel. Under these conditions the ceramic bearings will spin longer, but none of us ride with our wheels in the air (hopefully)."