Meh-Roica Bike Contest Celebrates Overlooked Road Bikes and Their Staying Power
A Marinoni, narrow tires and rim brakes make the case for caring for yesterday’s road bikes as cycling fashions change.
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A Marinoni, narrow tires and rim brakes make the case for caring for yesterday’s road bikes as cycling fashions change.
A ride on a 1999 GT puts top-mounted thumbshifters to the test, with a look back at the older mountain bikes that led to it.
A loose swingarm bolt on a Pashley Moulton turns a new bike into a reminder: check key fasteners before every ride.
A compact PashMo suits fall riding and small homes, while careful crank maintenance quiets an older mountain bike for a return to the trails.
Ownership, tire width and a noon deadline narrow the field in a vintage bike contest, while one drilled crank makes a strong case for gloriously odd ingenuity.
A push to widen cyclocross tire limits could make races easier to enter with gravel bikes, but it raises questions about the sport’s identity and equipment stan...
Two used Cannondales cost $700 together, while a 1995 bike’s 25 years of service show why overlooked aluminum frames still deserve a closer look.
The Dura 2 pairs a sharper 3.5-inch screen and excellent offline rerouting with claimed 120-hour battery life, while some features and fixes are still pending.
The revised Road Ti pairs double-butted titanium with 3D-printed frame details, tire clearance up to 700x35mm with fenders and build options from $3,499.
Built for a film about Japanese steel, Cherubim’s all-road bike pairs hand-shaped chrome lugs with an integrated cockpit and modern components.
Pinebury revises its merino cargo bibs with heavier, more durable fabric, new straps and a women’s-specific fit for year-round rides.
An abandoned 24-inch mountain bike led Sean Higgins to Fort Collins framebuilder Jon Lebsack and a rare 1992 Vertebra prototype.
From a nimble cargo hardtail to a custom Kyoto road bike, these Bespoked Osaka builds show the range of handmade cycling.
From a titanium climber to a 32-inch hardtail and a detailed adventure gravel bike, five Osaka show builds highlight distinct ideas in custom cycling.
Built and tested in the French Alps, Selwyn’s 29-inch steel trail bike has 140mm rear travel and is collected from the builder’s Samoëns workshop.
At the Glion Museum, Bespoked Osaka gathered Japanese and international builders, familiar cycling names and a distinctly local feel.
From a carefully sized Ghooost ATB to Cicli Barco’s integrated steel road bike, four Bespoked Osaka builds connect craft, heritage and fresh ideas.
From a seven-configuration cargo bike to a full-suspension mini velo, these Bespoked Osaka builds put thoughtful design and playful riding in focus.
From a titanium 32er to a travel friendly ATB, five Bespoked Osaka builds pair bold design with practical details.
New Hance packs a steep, rough descent, Red Canyon’s quiet creek bed and a demanding climb into a 12.6-mile Grand Canyon outing.