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Schwalbe promises performance and durability with new Aerothan inner tubes
If you’re a proud, card-carrying member of #teamtubeinside, Schwalbe’s latest development will be cause for celebration. Despite the somewhat misleading name, the company’s new Aerothan inner tubes aren’t more aero than … well, anything. However, they are made of a special non-rubber thermoplastic polyurethane polymer that was developed by the chemistry wizards at BASF, and …
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Ineos is putting on a hell of a show – let’s enjoy it while we can
Grand Tours haven’t gone this badly for Team Ineos/Sky since 2014. Every year since then, the team’s won at least one three-week race. In 2017 and 2018, it won two. So far in 2020, Ineos has had both of its GC campaigns fall to pieces. The team will be ruing its misfortune, and rightly so, …
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Bike marketing has no business being this good
I hear you. More than any other bike brand, Specialized is the one that disproportionately annoys people. They sell expensive bikes. They have a track record of throwing their weight around. They’re one of the most influential brands in the industry, and they know it. That’s reason enough for some to write them off. But …
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24k gold fat bike, Pinkbike Academy launch, MTB tech and more: Pinkbike Digest
What’s going on in the mountain bike world? The Pinkbike Digest showcases the top dirt articles from our mountain bike sister-site, Pinkbike.com. You’ll get coverage from racing, tech, and some fun storytelling along the way. The official teaser for Pinkbike Academy is LIVE! By: Pinkbike Originals We’re looking for the next mountain biking superstar! The …
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Aluminum vs carbon gravel wheels: Which is better?
We talk quite a lot about how wheels can fundamentally alter the character and performance of a bike. This is true; it is not hyperbole, as anyone who has thrown a pair of very nice wheels on a bike that previously had very average wheels can confirm. That good wheels enhance the enjoyment of riding …
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