Mavic R-SYS Wheels

Filed under: Road Bike Wheels — Blayne Puklich @ 8:10 pm on May 27, 2008

I originally wrote about these wheels in a sneak peek article last fall after I saw them at the Interbike industry trade show. Mavic’s new R-SYS wheels introduce an interesting change in wheel technology that no other manufacturer offers. Traditional wheels use spokes made out of wire. These wheels work by suspending your weight using [...]

Try Bike Commuting!

Filed under: Newsletters — Blayne Puklich @ 1:33 pm on May 20, 2008

Hopefully you had a chance to try bike commuting during “Bike Walk to Work Day” last week. If you didn’t because you weren’t quite sure how to do it, don’t fret. I’ve got the recipe for getting started right here. Check out our blog for excelcycle updates. It’s really quite easy to commute to work [...]

Michelin Pro 3 Race Tires

Filed under: Road Bike Tires — Brian Gaskill @ 7:55 pm on May 19, 2008

I decided to give Michelin’s new Pro 3 Race tire a try this year with a bit of reluctance. In the past, Michelin tires always left me feeling that they were a bit stiff and sketchy on rough pavement. They never seemed to be connected to the pavement, and when they were, they rode pretty [...]

Road Riding and the Law

Filed under: Newsletters — Blayne Puklich @ 11:35 am on May 15, 2008

Every once in a while it’s good to have a refresher on the rules of riding bike on the road. It’s very important that we all ride in a safe manner so that we don’t get hurt. It’s also important that cyclists set a good example for everyone, whether it’s for other cyclists or motorists. [...]

Bike Frame Materials and Ride Quality

Filed under: Road Bikes & Frames — Brian Gaskill @ 4:03 pm on May 2, 2008

It used to be pretty easy to buy a road bike. Find the brand you want, visit the store, select the bike that you could fit into your budget and finally get the proper size. Check out our blog for excelcycle updates. Now days, choosing a new road bike can be a daunting experience. You [...]