Ellsworth has been fabricating mountain bikes for over 25 years. With subtle refinement over the years, the Ellsworth Active Energy Efficient Suspension design remains one of the most proven designs in terms of both climbing acumen and supple absorption of bumpy technical stuff. The carbon frame equipped Ellsworth Rogue 40 and Rogue 60 were introduced…
I recently had the opportunity to use the cutting edge Alphamantis Track Aero System (TAS) at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. The TAS provides real-time aerodynamic data to the tester while riding, which facilitates faster on-the-spot results and decisions compared to my normal field testing routine. With anticipation and excitement, Marty and…
There have been no structural changes to the Cervelo P2 frameset since my review last year. The P2 remains a triathlete and TT favorite and the mechanical shifting version of the P2 is equipped the same as 2016. So why a new post? Well, for 2017, the Cervelo P2 is now available from the…
SRAM eTap WiFli Hydro for Road – Wireless Shift. Hydraulic Disc. Wide Range Gearing.: SRAM’s entry into the electronic shifter market offers riders something truly different than Shimano Di2 and Campagnolo EPS. For example, wireless derailleurs and “Blip” buttons allow an eTap shifter to be placed just about anywhere on the bar. eTap works great on a…
The Alchemy Arktos is one all-mountain trail bike you won’t find in most bike shops – a truly unique all-mountain performer that doesn’t look or ride like its more mainstay big brand competitors. As a dealer of Alchemy Bicycles, we received one of the first Alchemy Arktos frames built by Colorado builder Alchemy Cycles in the…
While Fat Bikes have been commercially available for the last ten years, designs have evolved most rapidly in the past few years as the popularity of winter capable bikes has grown. In fact, the changes have been so quick that a Fat Bike from just a few years ago may be considered limited or obsolete by…
If you are like me, you sometimes fantasize about exotic, high-end products. I long for a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta or an Aston Martin Vanquish, neither of which I could ever afford. I drool over articles about high-end audio components, imagining how I could possibly fit a pair of Magico Q5 in my living room. Like…
The component specifications for the Felt VR5 are very similar to those of the VR30, but there is one glaring difference between the two bikes – the VR5 has a carbon fiber frame while the VR30 uses an aluminum frame to help it hit a lower price point. So, where does the value lie? Is…
For 2017, Felt has replaced both the V series adventure bikes and the Z series of endurance road geometry bikes with a single VR series of bikes. The Felt VR bikes cover a broad spectrum of price points and today’s review bike – the Felt VR30 – finds itself near the top of the aluminum frame…
The bicycle world is changing so rapidly it is hard to keep up at times. Hydraulic disc brakes are appearing on more bikes, as is electronic shifting, but these are not the only developments. Genre’s of bicycles are being blurred; a road bike is no longer just a “road bike”. There are now traditional road…
Learn more about Cervelo Cycles here. Material: Carbon FiberGeometry: Race Tri/TTPrice: Frameset $4500+. Built Bikes $6,000+.Components: Factory spec or Fit Werx Custom. Who is it for? The Cervelo P5 is for the uncompromising rider who understands that the pinnacle of aerodynamic performance can save them time. Noteworthy: There are a number of “uber bikes” being…
Learn more about Cervelo Cycles here. Material: Carbon Fiber Geometry: Race Tri/TT Price Category: Framesets $2500-$3500. Built Bikes $3500+. Components: Factory spec or Fit Werx Custom. Who is it for? The Cervelo P3 is for a rider who wants exceptional aerodynamics and lateral stiffness in a well priced and very proven package. Noteworthy: A benchmark…