Taipei Show Archives

Taipei Show: SRAM X01 DH Actual Weights

It’s hard to believe that the last time an X0 DH group was introduced it didn’t even have a clutched rear derailleur. Since then, a…

Written by Zach Overholt March 23, 2014

Taipei First Look: New Tool and Clever Light Designs from Lezyne

With a name that rhymes with design, Lezyne is continuing with their design based mantra and introducing a number of new tools and lights with…

Written by Zach Overholt March 20, 2014

Taipei Show: Titanium Blades, Plastic Pedals with Metal Pins, Bottom Brackets, and more from VP Components

As is sometimes the case, the VP Blade Titanium pedal started simply as a design exercise. While it was never meant for production, consumer demand…

Written by Zach Overholt March 19, 2014

Taipei Show: Vee Rocks Vans Waffle Tread for New Cult BMX Tire

In our haste to get the latest fat bike treads from Vee Rubber posted, we missed one other exciting new offerings which has nothing to…

Written by Zach Overholt March 19, 2014

Taipei Sneak Peek: Ritchey’s 35mm Bars and Stems, Swiss Cross Disc Frame, New Wide Tubeless Wheels, More

As a company steeped in tradition, Ritchey looks like they have no problem keeping up with the latest componentry as illustrated by the number of…

Written by Zach Overholt March 16, 2014

Taipei Show: Deda Gets Mud-dy with All New Mountain bike Specific Component Line

When Deda introduced their 35mm mountain bike bars and stems, they faced a bit of a problem. As we found out, the parts were great,…

Written by Zach Overholt March 13, 2014

Taipei Show: Lake Heat Molds your Sole, Sneak Peek of Limited 402 Matte Black Road Shoe

As we found on the Lake CX331 road shoes, custom molding of the shoe can provide major benefits in extended ride comfort. But what are…

Written by Zach Overholt March 12, 2014

Taipei Show First Look: Sarma Introduces first 100mm Carbon Fat bike Rim, Plus Carbon Shaman Frame Prototype

Just as their 80mm Naran carbon fatbike rims are starting to ship out, Sarma is staying busy by introducing the world’s first 100mm carbon…

Written by Zach Overholt March 12, 2014

Taipei Show: American Classic Mags Make a Comeback, Sneak Peek at new Carbon MTB Wheels

Don’t call it a comeback. Or do, either way, American Classic is bringing back their lightweight magnesium race wheels. Thanks to a few vendor changes,…

Written by Zach Overholt March 12, 2014

New Campagnolo Super Record RS “Pro Team Special Edition” Group Spotted!

We recently spotted a prototype “SL” version of Campagnolo’s Super Record group, and now we’re seeing an RS “Pro Team Special Edition” group on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2014

Taipei Show: Kenda Cashes in on Fatbikes, 650b DH, and More

There were a lot of new tires at this year’s Taipei show, especially if you wheels are fat or 27.5″. Kenda has been quiet on…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2014

Taipei First Look: Challenge Takes on the dirt with new Gravel Grinder Clincher and Tubular

Growing almost as fast as fat bikes, gravel bikes are another category that is pushing the development of bikes and components. Needing to be…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2014

All-New Colnago C60 Road Bike Brings Disc Brakes (or Not) To Top Level

Colnago has just announced their all-new C60, the range topping road bike of their line. The bike gets all new tube shapes, lugs and many…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2014

Taipei Sneak Peek: All New Saddle from Selle Italia?

If you’re a fan of Selle Italia saddles but wished they had something a bit more curvy, you’re going to want to check…

Written by Zach Overholt March 08, 2014

New Lightweight Performance, Endurance Saddles from Velo

Velo has just announced the new WOW (Weightless Open Wing) Saddle, a 100g perch with a carbon base that’s designed to flex along with the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 08, 2014

Taipei First Look: Microshift Shifts into 11 Speed with new Centos Road Drivetrain

Love everything about 11 speed but the price? It looks like Microshift will soon have an answer with a surprisingly well designed shifter. Called the…

Written by Zach Overholt March 07, 2014