Archive for June, 2010

ANT+ iPhone App

I have been looking for sometime for a cycling training app that will work on my iPhone using the wireless standard ANT+. Until recently, all I saw online were rumors and others talking about the idea.
It now looks like there are three companies out there that will seriously be producing iPhone Apps that [...]

2011 Trek 1.5

Trek just updated the specs for the 2011 Trek 1.5 road bike. Along with the new color for the year the bike also will host Bontrager’s new Affinity saddle.
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T2, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crank FSA Vero, 50/34 or [...]

2011 Trek 1.2

Trek has released the information for the 2011 Trek 1.2. Looks like the One Series bikes are getting new paint and Bontrager’s new Affinity saddle. Advertised Price is $899.99.
Frameset
Frame Alpha White Aluminum
Fork Bontrager Approved, carbon legs
Wheels
Wheels Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims
Tires Bontrager T1, 700×23c
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear [...]

Bontrager Affinity Saddle ?

Update:
Trek / Bontrager has just posted some information on their new saddles. Looks like the are going to keep the RXL race saddle that I love and add in the Affinity Saddle into their product line up. The saddle will share all of the same inform technology, but be designed for a [...]

2011 Madone 4.7 and 4.5

The 2011 Madone 4.7 and 4.5 are going to be out soon. The 4.5 will be at a $2,099.99 MSRP and the 4.7 will be a $2,519.99 MSRP. Both of these new bikes will be made from the 4 Series TCT Carbon, E2 head tubes and be DuoTrap compatible. Not sure [...]

Wal-Mart Bikes

It really is not that amazing to hear that Wal-Mart sells bikes. They sell everything at the lowest prices… We know that you get what you pay for, and Wal-Mart is in first place for the race to the bottom for both prices and quality.
Most people would walk into their local bike [...]