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Rudy Project Rydon II Sport Sunglasses
The Rydon II Sport sunglasses from Rudy Project are a stylish lightweight design that is great for cycling, running or just casual wear.
Rudy Project Rydon II Sport White Pearl With Ls.blue Racing Red Lenses
Rudy Project has re-engineered their Rydon profile with a smaller eye shape for reduced geometric wraparound. Loaded with all the Rydon features, the Rydon II offers a sleek and comfortable look for performance seekers with smaller faces. Unifying seamlessly advanced design technology and materials science, the Rydon II blends cutting-edge ergonomic features with advanced materials to create a super-lightweight, versatile, high performance and elegant sunglass.
In addition to the variety of Rydon II frame styles/colors, there is a lens for everything.
- Rudy Project Polycarbonate RP Optics lenses provide 100% UVA/UVB protection and a CONTRAST LENS is best to enhance depth perception and color while a NEUTRAL LENS is best to give you the darkest coverage possible.
- Rudy Project’s ImpactX™ Photochromic Lens Technology represents the most advanced solution for vision protection in the sunglass market… (+ 100% UVA/UVB Protection)
- Rudy Project’s Polar 3FX Polarized Lens Technology contains unique light absorption molecular properties to enhance contrast and depth perception… (+ 100% UVA/UVB Protection)
- Rudy Project’s Polarized ImpactX™ Photochromic Lens Technology represents the most advanced solution for vision protection in the sunglass market… (+ 100% UVA/UVB Protection)
With additional lenses you can customize your Rydon II glasses and have a high quality lens for any weather/lighting condition. And new from Rudy Project; you can further customize your Rydon II‘s with temple tips and nose tabs available in assorted colors.
How It’s Made – Carbon Fiber Bicycles
This is a very cool video of how a custom carbon fiber bicycle frame is made. It’s from the Science Channel and features a custom Guru frame.
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Origin-8 BB30 Adapter Kit
Origin-8 BB30 Adapter kit
Brand new from Origin-8, a BB30 bottom bracket adapter that allows you to run a non-BB30 crank with a BB30 frame. With this adaptation system you reap all the benefits of having a BB30 bottom bracket without having to buy a super expensive crank. Most standard outboard/integrated crank and bottom bracket systems on the market today have a spindle O.D. (outside diameter) of 24mm. A BB30 bearing will not accommodate this, but with their new BB30 adapters you can run any GXP or HT2 spindle on a frame that is designed for the BB30 bearing system for a fraction of the cost. The adapter is complete with the C-clips, sealed cartridge bearings and cones for a fluid and finished look.
- Machined alloy adaptors
- Sealed Cartridge bearings (6806)
- Shims and C Clips included
- Adapters allow the use of 24mm OD spindle cranks in BB30 frames
Take a look at the options HERE.
Colnago Prestige Disc Brake CX Bike
Ok, so a Colnago is probably out on my reach, the Prestige Disc still just might be my dream cyclocross bike.
Cyclocross bicycles have to be ridden through some of the worst conditions, and usually due to the time of the year that the Cyclocross season is running those conditions are normally wet and cold. The wet/cold/muddy conditions are the perfect environment in which to render regular rim brakes inadequate. With the increasing popularity of Cyclocross, and the courses changing to include longer and more technical downhill section the best braking system to have is a disc brake system. This is why Colnago has made their championship winning Prestige chassis compatible with disc brakes.
Coming soon: Colnago Prestige disc brake CX bike
Aside from the braking performance, there are other key benefits too. Wheel removal and insertion is easier, as there are no brakes to loosen or release during the wheel change. There are also no brake assemblies out by the wheel rim/tire area, so the wheels can rotate within the frame and the fork in the muddiest of conditions without having brakes that will act as mud-collectors. With a newly designed fork, and the uncluttered seatstay area at the rear, the Prestige offers large tire clearances almost unseen before on a Cyclocross bicycle.
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2012 NYS Cyclocross Championships Announced!
Running the barriers at Satratoga Spa:Cyclocross
The 2012 NYS Cyclocross Championships will be contested at the Spa Cross Cyclocross in Saratoga Springs, New York, on October 21, 2012.
The challenging course is located on the eastern section of the Saratoga Race Course property, behind the Oklahoma training track. A grassy hillside provides elevation changes, including descents with off-camber turns and a run-up enforced by wooden steps. The hill also provides a panoramic view of the course for spectators. The course also makes use of existing sand roads and dirt piles as natural obstacles. The Start/Finish area includes a paved road that allows for a start grid and starting and finishing stretches.
Medals will be awarded for all NYS Championship Cyclocross categories, with cash prizes for elite races and swag for all other categories. A non-sanctioned race will be scheduled for children younger than ten (10), and a dedicated children’s course will be open for use throughout the day.
A race expo will feature food vendors as well as items of interest to the cycling community.
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Cyclocross Everywhere at Sea Otter
It’s only April and the cyclocross bug has already bit. And it’s the fault of the Sea Otter Classic and the great coverage by Cyclocross Magazine.
The big thing was disc brake equipped ‘cross bikes. Disc equipped 2012 and 2013 model year cyclocross bikes from Redline, Raleigh, Diamond Back, Felt, Cannondale, Look, Norco and Colnago, along with many others were on display.
And then there were tires. A lot of new ’cross tires on the market. New cyclocross tires were unveiled by Continental, Ritchey, Hutchinson and Vee Rubber. I’m most interested in the Vee Rubber tires. As you may know, Vee Rubber USA bicycle division in now headed up by Jim Wannamaker, formerly known as Jim from Kenda.
Along with bikes and tires, there was a lot of other cyclocross on display too. Cyclocross Magazine has great coverage of all thing cyclocross from the 2012 edition of the Sea Otter Classic. Click the link HEREand you can read all about it.
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Shimano New England Pro Cyclocross Series
The dates for the 2012 edition of the Shimano New England Pro Cyclocross Series have been announce. The official Shimano NEPCX 2012 Dates:
- September 29/30 – Gloucester, MA
- October 6/7 – Providence, RI
- November 3/4 – Northampton, MA
- December 1/2 – Warwick, RI
A Look at the Airborne Delta CX Cyclocross Bike
The Airborne Bicycles Delta CX is one of the best cyclocross values that I have come across. It’s great spec features:
- Airborne’s Disc-Specific Cyclocross frame/fork
- Carbon fork
- SRAM Apex 10-speed group
- FSA Gossamer BB30 46/36 Cranks
- Alex RACE 24 Wheelset
- FSA bars, stem, and post
The word Delta means change,and that’s what the Delta cyclocross bike means to us at Airborne. On several levels.
First, it’s a change in product direction for us. It’s not a mountain bike. Several of us are mad about ‘cross racing here; having logged countless hours in cold fall/winter weather training for and racing CX. When the decision was made to finally do a ‘cross bike, we ran headlong at it…sort of a Le Mans-style start.
Second, it’s a change in the way ‘cross bikes are made. This is one of the first bikes to take advantage of the new UCI rules allowing disc brakes for ‘cross racing. No more crudded-up canti brakes; no more wheels that can’t move from all of the mud. We believe this ruling will change the entire sport of ‘cross; opening it up even more for the masses and folks on a budget. We believe in it so much that we ditched the canti mounts altogether.
Some may think its a bold move. We prefer to call it “vision”.
Third and finally, the Delta is our first bike with a BB30 bottom bracket. This is one of those things that most of us dismissed as “marketing-gimmick” until we spent a lot of time with it. BB30 is smooth. It’s stiff. It’s easy to service. And we think it’s here to stay.
For those of you who aren’t quite the ‘cross fanatics we are, but just want a great bike for commuting or riding in foul weather, we have you in mind too. The Delta has mounts for both fenders and a rack. While the geometry is great for ‘cross, its also just as well suited for a commuter or foul-weather bike.
We’ve grown quite fond of SRAM road groups here at the office, and the APEX group performs just as well as its more expensive Rival and Force brothers. The SRAM Double-Tap shifting system is probably one of the most intuitive systems to use as far as we are concerned.The 36/46 FSA Gossamer crank coupled with a wide 10-speed range in the rear means this bike is as equally at home off-road as it is climbing your own mini-Ventoux on the way to the office.
A custom EVO carbon fork with plenty of mud clearance rounds out what we feel is one of the best bangs for your buck on the market.
Airborne Bikes Flight Crew Application
2012 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Airborne is now accepting applications for the 2012 Flight Crew!
You: A rider with the personality, social media presence, and communication skills to represent Airborne as a member of the 2012 Airborne Flight Crew. Think of it as being a “Citizen Brand Ambassador-at-Large”. Airborne is not looking for racers specifically, but if you happen to race, that’s OK. If you are already on a team and have a commitment to ride their product in 2012, this gig isn’t for you.
Us: We build best-value-in-class bikes aimed at the entry level of the high-performance market. Our bikes appeal to two kinds of riders: folks on a budget who want to get serious about cycling, and/or established riders who want to try a new discipline but want to check it out before sinking thousands into a dream rig. Airborne is sold direct to riders online. See our website http://airbornebicycles.com for product info.
What: Complete and send us the 2012 Airborne Flight Crew Application form. The link is below. Note: You’ll need a copy of Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher. If you don’t have the current version, it’s free and you can download it here (for PC) or here (for Mac, Linux or other OS).
How: The PDF form will allow you to check boxes and fill in blanks with your information. Once you’ve competed it, save the completed form, attach it to an email, and send it to us, FlightCrew@airbornebicycles.com
Criteria for selecting new members will be based on social media presence, personal presentation, riding and community involvement. Entrants who do not already have a blog or some other online presence will not be considered. Entrants who make the semi-final cut will be contacted for a final phone interview with us before we make our final decisions.
Why: As an Airborne Flight Crew member, you agree to talk about Airborne via social, in-person, and other media. You will become part of the Airborne development & marketing processes, with confidential & first-peek info on new models and developments and the opportunity to add your insight and feedback. You may also be asked to test-ride new bike prototypes in development and even appear in photo or video shoots from time to time, with travel paid if required.
Please note that any Airborne-related ideas or content you produce while a member of the Flight Crew becomes ours to use on a nonexclusive basis.
In exchange for talking about us, you get:
An Airborne bike of your choice, with the chance to earn a second one based on performance.
Assorted gear, kit, and other schwag.
Your picture, bio, and social media feed posted for all to admire on the Airborne Bicycles website and Facebook page.
The chance to hang out with us and your fellow Crew members in the Airborne Flight Crew Top Secret World Headquarters & Clubhouse. We will also have some smaller regional gatherings that you will be invited to.
When: Right now. Entries close midnight, Sunday February 19th 2012. Finalists will be announced within a couple weeks of the closing date. If you are not already a fan of Airborne Bicycles on Facebook, we strongly encourage you to “Like” our page so that you can stay up-to-date on all of the developments.
Where: Just click the link for the 2012 Flight Crew Application/Entry Form (PDF). You can fill it out online, or save to your desktop and open in Acrobat Reader 8 or higher.
Thanks and good luck!
