By Kurt Gensheimer
Uppers:
Descends faster than the balance of your 401K
Magnesium frame = light, durable and shock absorbent
Handmade in Boulder, Colorado
Custom built down to the last chainring bolt
Gates belt drive is dead silent and bulletproof
Downers:
Low hanging bottom bracket = rock magnet
Hard to maneuver in tight, technical singletrack
Even though it’s light, still feels sluggish on climbs
Spendy
What, no [...]

Time is flying as we build up to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show’s first visit to the East Coast, February 26-28 in Richmond, Virginia. This newsletter features some recent news from the world of NAHBS and a call for volunteers. Upcoming announcements will include the 2010 seminar schedule and the [...]

Just over the hill from Singletrack HQ, the Empire crew have launched a complete bike.

BERKELEY, Calif.–Three days of festivities mark the imminent 2009 NorCal CycleFest, regarded by many as the Bay Area’s cycling social event of the season, November 6-8 in Mill Valley. The event is a benefit for the Northern California High School Mountain Bike Racing League.
Matt Fritzinger, founder of the NorCal League, said “The NorCal CycleFest is [...]

The San Francisco Bay Area Bike Expo is many things to many people.
First it starts with the people. The community gathers to buy and sell from each other. Race teams and clubs look to part with their past season gear in order to raise funds for next year. Individuals look to [...]

(Northfield, New Hampshire) – Mark your calendars and ask your boss for some time off, the Claymore Challenge is coming back to Highland Mountain Bike Park on July 15 – 17th, 2010. Known for its emphasis on rider and fan interaction, the Claymore will once again return with that trademark combination [...]

The skills area has four separate sections so that riders of all abilities – from beginner to advanced.

Made from 100% recycled materials, Yew is a range of durable technical tops, base layers and jackets.
Designed by two budding athletes who wanted a little more from the sports clothing they wear, Yew’s collection of performance tops and jackets feature everything you would normally expect from your workout gear, but are made with 100% recycled [...]

The event is open to solos, pairs and families and follows a ‘Score’ format.

The fifth installment in Shimano’s “Disc Brake” series. Featuring Wade Simmons and Andrew Shandro.