Ice Toolz has introduced a new “bleeding kit” for maintenance of disc brakes. The 54R1- Disc Brake Universal maintenance kit has all the items that a mechanic would need. It comes with fittings and bleed pieces, making ideal for the bicycle “disc brake” jockey!
Category: Cycling
Weekend Reading List (06.01.2013): Nike to Livestrong No More, Off to the Races, Ice Man Cometh, Helmet Disconnect
Nike to Livestrong No More
From Bicycle Retailer: Nike cuts ties to Livestrong
Nike will stop manufacturing Livestrong-branded products following the 2013 holiday season, ending a nine-year relationship that has pumped more than $100 million into the nonprofit founded by Lance Armstrong. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (06.01.2013): Nike to Livestrong No More, Off to the Races, Ice Man Cometh, Helmet Disconnect
Beer Carrier
While we don’t think anyone should drink and ride, for those who want to enjoy a cold one after a ride knows that getting a brewery sized “growler” home isn’t easy. Growler Cage has looked to solve that problem with a special bike cage designed for such a need. The steel frame is specially shaped to hold a common 64ounce glass growler and is powder coated to protect from corrosion. They look pretty cool too.
Please ride – and drink – responsibly!
Glow Lube
There are plenty of lubes on the market, but the Muc-Off C3 Ceramic Dry chain lube is one that truly promises to stand out. It reportedly features a UV tracer dye that glows in the dark when lit with an included black light flashlight. This might not seem all that useful unless you plan on riding the bike through a retro dance club or laser tag facility, but it does have other uses.
The UV tracer dye allows users to see if it has fully coated the chain with the lube, and the UV dye will wear off when exposed to sunlight anyway. Moreover the lube is also biodegradable and petroleum free but contains boron nitride compounds, fluoropolymers and nano ceramics that the company said provides a low friction drive chain. This promises to create a dry ceramic coating for increased durability and performance in dry conditions.
Carbon Print
Much is made of the so-called carbon footprint, but another topic we’ve watched is what happens to old carbon fiber – as it can’t easily be recycled. However, Joe’s Bicycle Painting could help ensure that carbon fiber can’t so easily be damaged. The company is reportedly evolving to create its own carbon repair and painting operation called Carbon Solutions.
Not only can the company repair damaged carbon fiber, but it can match the paint and decals and have the bike looking like new. Best of all this keeps an old frame out of a landfill.
Joe’s Bicycle Painting Official Website
[Via BikeRumor: CARBON SOLUTIONS OFFER CARBON REPAIR AND PAINT]
Ready for Anyroad
Giant Bicycles is truly a giant in the bicycle industry as it makes frames for many other companies. Giant is also apparently ready with its Anyroad road bike, which will debut this fall. The Giant Anyroad sports an upright geometry and plenty of tire clearance that can handle the pavement as well as dirt, gravel or rough terrain.
Anyroad isn’t a mountain bike nor is it a cyclocross bike but it is one that is suited to less-than-ideal road conditions. So for those who like to hit the road regardless of its condition the Anyroad is ready for it.
Giant Bicycles Official Website
[Via BikeRumor: GIANT ANYROAD MAKING ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT, THIS FALL]
BrakeIT
What is better than a bike light to be seen? How about multiple bike lights that react to motion? LucidBRAKE is a stop sign-shaped brake light that mounts practically anywhere and is waterproof and lightweight. It features a three axis accelerometer that is able to detect braking forces relative to gravity and lights up much like a brake light on a car.
It offers two different braking speeds but also can be set to random blinking mode to help ensure it is seen at night or adverse weather conditions. LucidBRAKE is now looking to Kickstarter to get this thing rolling. Video after the jump
More Monkey Business
We first heard about the MonkeyLectric system that lights up bicycle wheels last fall, and now the company has looked to Kickstarter to kick start its efforts to bring more colorful designs to a road near you. The company is looking to create web-based software that will allow riders to create images and animations that can be seen in the wheels.
The Monkey Light Pro system is designed to be waterproof, durable and designed for use on city streets. The technology, which is being designed and manufactured in California, reportedly adds just 500 grams to the bike and can run for three to eight hours at full brightness – based on what graphics are shown.
Does anyone need this? No, but it does sound like an interesting way to get your message out there. Video after the jump
Interfaith Ride Looks to Narrow the Distance
The Chicago bicycle club is looking to narrow the distance between faiths through an interfaith bicycle ride. On Sunday, June 30 Chicago area Jews and Muslims are offered the chance to hit the road with The Chainlink: A Chicago Bicycling Online Community, which is managed by Julie Hochstadter.
Riders will meet at the The Muslim Community Center at noon and ride to several synagogues and mosques in Morton Grove, Skokie and Evanston for a 15-mile, family-friendly ride. There are plans to tour a LEED-certified synagogue in Evanston and for a kosher ice cream stop at Chocolate Shoppe in Skokie.
Giro Goes on the Attack
Last year during the Tour de France we saw Giro’s new Air Attack helmet and it has flown into retail for this season. The helmet is now available in two models, including the Air Attack and the Air Attack Shield. This stealth-worthy brain bucket provides a unique design that can cut through the wind and according to the company has the lowest air drag of any road helmet on the market.
It features size vents with internal channeling, offers the Roc Loc air fit system and is constructed of an In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner so it can take a beating when you really need it. Video after the jump
Charge Ahead With 3D Printing
We’ve seen some big things with 3D printing, and surprisingly it has come not in composite materials or even plastics and resins, but in titanium. This shouldn’t be that surprising as titanium is actually refined from tiny grains rather than huge chunks.
However it works, Charge Bikes has now started testing 3D printed titanium sections of its frames. The company has reportedly collaborated with the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). Working at the Innovation Works, the corporate research center for EADS group, Charge is charging forward to produce the world’s first 3D printed titanium frame utilizing manufacturing components designed for the aerospace industry.
While the full Charge Bikes Freezer cyclocross bike wasn’t actually printed out in 3D, the bike is the first to have any part produced this way. Video after the jump
Subtle Campaign
Apparel maker Pearl Izumi is nothing if not subtle. The company has come up with some rather “controversial” ad campaigns over the years. Gear Junkie recently highlighted a few – we’ll just say not all are appropriate for all viewers.
[Via GearJunkie: ‘Sexy Bodies, Naughty Words’ are Hallmarks in Pearl Izumi Campaigns]
It’s Their Move
The European Cyclists’ Federation (EFC) has announced a new partnership with the International Sport and Culture Association that includes a 1 million euro grant from the European Union budget that will be used for the 2013 edition of MOVE Week, which will take place in October.
This annual Europe-wide event is an integral part of the NowWeMove (2012-2020) Campaign, which promotes the benefits of being active and participating regularly in sport and physical activity. A wide range of promoters of physical activity will be supporting MOVE Week 2013 including individuals, non-governmental organizations, schools, companies and municipalities from all European countries.
This offers advice on reasons to start being active, and how just swapping 30 minutes of TV for 30 minutes of activity can go a long way. We see this as the beginning of a serious MOVEMENT towards better health across Europe.