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2011 Ride #35

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The new SRAM Red group is going to take some time to get used to … not the shifting mechanism (I’ve never had any issues switching between different component groups that way), but the way the levers fit in my hand, the wider Q-factor underfoot. It’s weird, even the bars feel a [...]

September 24th, 2011 | Tags: , | Category: Cycling | Comments are closed

Social cyclists

Josh Kadis, over at Kadisco, has two recent posts on how social media outlets like Twitter are affecting the connection between the professional cyclist and the everyday fan. For those who don’t know Josh, he is a marketing and sponsorship consultant, who has worked with clients like SRAM, and with teams like Kodak Gallery/Sierra Nevada.

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April 8th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Cycling | Comments are closed

Shimano’s electronic Dura-Ace

VeloNews | Shimano’s electronic Dura-Ace

Shimano has formally announced plans to release Dura-Ace Di2, a new electronic shifting option for the all-new 7900 series Dura-Ace, in January.

Composed of dual control shift/brake levers, front derailleur, rear derailleur, a wiring harness and battery pack, the new Dura-Ace Di2 7970 components integrate with components from the upcoming [...]

August 2nd, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Category: Cycling | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)

Drool …

VeloNews | Tech Report: The Campagnolo 11-speed Super Record group

In Feltre, Italy, this week, just 15km away from the memorial to Tullio Campagnolo at the summit of the Croce d’Aune pass, Campagnolo reintroduced its Super Record racing group.

Super Record was Campagnolo’s mystical racing group, but it has been decommissioned for more than [...]

June 19th, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Cycling | Comments are closed