The old “cranks” at Crankbrothers know a thing or two about adjustable seat posts, and according to the company they have “learned that the main source of failure is an overcomplicated design.” They further noted that “Hydraulic posts are heavy and problematic, so we took a different route.”
That route has led to the kronolog, which was developed over a two-year process that included extensive design, development, prototyping, testing, redesigning and retesting. The company tells that this new post went through 10 design iterations, “and even more when you include incremental changes.” Through the process, the post was extensively tested both in the lab and on the trail. The kornolog promises to be infinitely adjustable and yet is designed to eliminate nearly all rotational-movement. Video after the jump
This week The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a voluntary recall of Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes from W.L. Gore & Associates.
Lazer Sport, the makers of cycling helmets, eyewear and snow helmets, recently introduced a redesign of its site including all its new products for 2012. To celebrate, the company is holding the Love Lazer Official Helmeteer Contest. 
Last week our friends at BikeRadar.com got us all excited, and we helped spread the rumors that Geoff Kabush was spotted possibly riding a prototype Shimano Di2 XTR groupo – in other words it sounded like the popular electronic shifters for the road were going off-road.
Are you ready for spring training? Is climbing on your training circuit? If so, you might consider signing up for the Classic Climbing Challenge set up by Strava and Specialized. The two companies took the climbing feet from five of the most grueling mountain rides from a few Classics tours, then multiplied that by three to challenge riders to climb a grand total of 105,312 feet. The time period? This must be done between March 15 and April 30.
Skate parks get all the attention, and funding. That’s according to Alpine Bike Parks, a company that just launched ParkStart, a design tool package for planning and building bike parks. The program helps park planners come up with a plan and budget to take to City Hall, or other authority, for approval.
There was a time when bicycles were still made in America, and while some high-end models are still produced here, most production of bikes has gone to China. It doesn’t look like bike production will ever return to American shores, but soon the Chinese might be facing competition from India.
There are parts of a bike that can be stolen easily and those that require tools. Bicycle light usually fall into the former category, which is a shame as these are meant to keep riders safe. Now commuters can look to the Defender, a bike light that looks tough and is quite tough for a would-be thief to remove. The aluminum clamp, as well as the battery pack require Allen keys, so this won’t stop a determined parts-pilferer but it could deter those quick grab and run crooks.