Maybe you’re a racer, or maybe your just into some weekend DIY. Bottom line is, you can’t easily work on a bike without some sort of work-stand. Recently RCUK took a look at the Park PRS-20. They walked away impressed with the stand, which holds the bike in place without clamping any tubes – something that can come in handy when dealing with carbon. The stand itself has a tripod-style footing, and an arm to which either the front or rear drop-outs can be secured. It has a “sleeping hub” which allows the chain to be cleaned without the rear wheel, and it can rotate 360 degrees for cleaning sessions. The reviewer, who has installed BB’s, and forks says the stand has “quickly become a favorite”. Buyers can expect to drop around ₤180 or $330, though prices may vary by country.

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Posted by David at 7:12 AM | Permalink

Just when we thought the Phonak drama had peaked, team owner Andy Rihs hits us with another curve, announcing he will shut down the team at the end of the year. Motivated by, recent events, Rihs sights financial and licensing issues as major obstacles to the team’s continuance. We’re guessing that funding Phonak going forward would have been an uphill battle at best since iShares and Rihs decided to terminate the their agreement early. As of now, the team plans to finish out the ’06 year, which might mean that existing Phonak riders will put on quite the show as they try to generate some attention from other teams.

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Floyd Landis has posted an open letter to Phonak and cycling-fans, stating he will continue to fight the results of his doping tests in an effort to clear his name, as well as the image of cycling.

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Posted by David at 10:20 AM | Permalink

Giro is well known in cycling circles for helmets, but in the next couple of months the company is planning on branching out with a line shoes. The company, which launched its footwear brand at the WSA in Vegas, will give Canadians a first peak at the product line during the upcoming ExpoCycle this September. The company says they are planning on 15 different models aimed at both men and women. The line will be deigned and developed by St Louis based TRG Group which will also handle production and global distribution.

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Posted by David at 10:22 AM | Permalink

Specialized has launched a new site for the ’07 Roubaix. The movie-trailer like, flash based site, offers a look at their new bike, along with some juicy details on what looks to be a pretty sweet ride. The bike will feature a new more rigid monocoque carbon frame (the Az1) that weighs in at about 2.2 lbs (1 kilo). The frame will also feature “Zertz” or visco-elastic dampers in the seat post, fork blades, and seat stays that provide vibration dampening for those longer rides. Specialized has also reworked the frame/crank area, making it over 150g lighter than a DuraAce crank, and claims it’s the stiffest crank on the market. The remaining gear and braking components are DuraAce, while the wheels are from Ksyrium (ES models) with Zircal aero spokes.

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Posted by David at 10:29 AM | Permalink