Why knock on wood when you can ride it. We’ve seen some wooden bikes that have impressed us, but Mick Pecsok of Grainwoods has taken it up a notch with his bicycles that utilize African mahogany, yellow heart, walnut, maple and birch plywood. He is building truly “customized” bikes at his workshop in Camarillo, CA.
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Giant Looks to Get Bigger
How big will Giant become? If analyst predictions are to be believed the Giant in cycling could become a whole lot bigger. Giant Manufacturing Co. is the world’s largest maker of bicycles by sales, and according to Bloomberg News this week is looking at the expanding Chinese market.
While China has long had a bicycle culture, much of it has relied on low-end bicycles, but rising incomes and greater awareness about fitness are sell pricier models. This trend ironically comes just as automobiles gain popularity in the increasing upscale nation. Continue reading Giant Looks to Get Bigger
Tired of Greasy Hands and Pant Legs?
The Gates Carbon Drive system debuted back in 2008 based on 25 years motorcycle and dragster CDS technology. The Gates Carbon Drive System was developed to offer cyclists a lighter weight, lower maintenance, quieter ride and cleaner drive system than the current chain system on the market. The no-stretch Carbon Drive belt is embedded with carbon fiber cords and requires no lubrication, but the system does require a frame designed around the CDS.
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Montague Cycles Knows When to Fold Them
- Montague’s Boston Single Speed Folding Bicycle
Folding bicycle manufacturer Montague Cycles has announced a new line of 700c road bikes, including its first ever full-sized single speed. The Boston model includes a flip-flop hub, allowing to transform the bike from a traditional free-wheel single speed to a track ready “fixie.”
It features a 42x16t drivetrain, which is considered ideal gearing for city riding. Designed more for the urban canyons than off-road, this bike still offers the durability that has become a Montague signature. The Boston model features the Cliz quick release and the company’s patented folding system, which allows for a conversion from full-sized ride to trunk-worthy bike in just about 20 seconds.