BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 162: Late Winter 2020
The BICYCLIST Adventure Team
The BICYCLIST 2020 UCI WorldTour Road Racing Guide | In Search Of Dirt: St. George, Utah | Ask The Coach: Fifty Watts for Free | 2020 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond and So Much More!
BAT Build: Modern Vintage II
Chris Reynolds
We took another vintage Colnago frame as an outstanding base and added modern components to blast this bike into the future, while also keeping notes of nostalgia on the build.
Stunning Spots To Visit On A Eastern Sierras Mountain Bike Tour
Bob Becker
Taking in the sites, roads and trails in California’s Eastern Sierra with a smorgasbord of places to go and things to see.
Rip Roarin’ Through Kernville
The Cannell Plunge is probably the most famous of the downhill rides, a 32 mile journey that starts in the pines of the southern Sierra and drops into what feels like a desert landscape in the khaki foothills. The Just Outstanding trail lives up its name; flow, flow, and more flow on a loamy ribbon through the green trees and then on through the manzanita tunnels.
Hands-On the Revel Propulsion DIY Electric Bike Kit
We take our turn integrating the electro-mechanical system onto a stock Kona Honzo MTB and come away impressed.
4 Common Bike Fit Issues Regarding Height, Length, and Alignment
Covering the Top 4 most common fitting issues that the Bike Coach encounters including, crankarm length, saddle height, cleat alignment and handlebar placement.
Bicycles and Wrongful Death Part I: Proving Fault
This three-part article addresses the question of what legal remedies exist for the surviving family of a bicyclist who is killed by a negligent driver. Part one of this article discusses proving fault, and the distinction between wrongful death claims and a survival action. Part two discusses the classes of plaintiffs who may bring a wrongful death action. Part three explains the types of damages that are available to them.
Over the Shoulder: Riding the Mammoth Gran Fondo – Counting Down to 2020
John Woodson
Journalist rides the Mammoth Gran Fondo, and survives! Finishing the high altitude 102-mile route, with 75 miles closed to traffic, in the beautiful alpine town of Mammoth Lakes.
BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 161: Winter 2019
#161 | BAT Build #2: Modern Vintage | Asphalt, Please: Mammoth Gran Fondo | ISOD: Kern County Adventures | ATC: Top Four Fitting Issues | Legal Cycling: Wrongful Death, 2019/2020 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond and So Much More!
Back to School, Back to Work in Grayscale
Consider improving your commuting experience with some of the latest iterations and designs to make the most of your time in the saddle.
Single Speed Adventures and Celebrating the Shorter Trails in San Diego
To celebrate the shorter rides that can be accomplished on a single speed, we highlight a few favorites in San Diego, including trails in Balboa Park. These trails are perfect for anyone who wants to work on fitness while enjoying quietude on a single speed in San Diego.
A California Kind of Camping
Kelley O'Toole
Memorable outdoor getaways that will have you counting down to sleeping under the stars, and riding on the trails. This kind of caravan camping eliminates many of the challenges of a traditional campsite, but benefits from the features that make camping so popular.
Dual vs. Single: A Survey of Power Meters
Power meters can be segmented into two types, single-sided and dual-sided. This can also be considered single-leg or dual-leg. I would typically recommend dual-sided power meters over single-sided.
Riding in Italy: Where the Gran Fondos are Inexpensive and the Camaraderie is Incomparable
One of the upfront differences between U.S. and Italian gran fondos is cost and swag. U.S. events are pretty pricey and you’re lucky to get a water bottle and wrong size polyester t-shirt. Italian events on the other hand are only about €35 ($40) and come with a bag chock-full of Italian goodies. But the best part of an Italian gran fondo is the people. Italians love cycling like Americans love baseball.
The ‘Mild’ Traumatic Brain Injury is Not So Mild
Traumatic brain injury cases are some of the most complex civil personal injury cases today, both because of the amount of money at stake, and because of the scientific and medical complexity involved.
Electrify-it-Yourself: Introducing the Lightest Mid-Drive Kit We’ve Seen Yet
The Revel Propulsion produces 60NM of torque making it slightly less powerful than most OEM combinations. Additionally, the system has a very expensive torque sensing bottom bracket, one of the few DIY products with this feature. This will increase the seamlessness of the transition as the motor’s power is incorporated.
The Five Millimeter Difference: A Bike Coach Experience
Duban Sanchez, former racer with Team Velosport under 23, relates his experience with knee pain during a performance assessment at Bike Fitness Coaching.
A Titanium Hardtail Brewed in Oregon Ready for Racing, Ripping or Just Rolling Steadfast
The Sage Bicycles ‘Flow Motion’ Titanium Hardtail frameset accommodates either 2.7×27.5+ or 22.2×29 wheel sizes, features wide ‘Boost-spec’ axle spacing, and integrated dropper post routing, all wrapped up in a frame geometry that allows for efficient climbing and stable, comfortable descending.
BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 160: Early Fall 2019
#160 | First Look: Sage ‘Flow Motion’ Ti Hard-Tail MTB | Asphalt, Please: The O.G. Gran Fondo | ISOD: Single-Speed Adventures | ATC: Power Meter Categories |Legal Cycling: Brain Injury Tools and Treatments, 2019 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond and So Much More!
Modern Vintage: Finding Perfection With Italian Framebuilding and Japanese Components
The Gilco formulation of Columbus steel was a high-point for frame-building, but the vintage drivetrain of the era left much to be desired. We built up a vintage Colnago Master frame with an assortment of carbon fiber trim and modern components to keep the performance high, and the price down low. A few tricks are required to make the adaptation, but well worth the entry fee.
Reader Suggestions and Tips for Ways Around ‘Getting Doored’
The dreaded accident type of riding into a parked car door is often referred to by the frequent colloquial, ‘getting doored.’ The following tips and advice may help you in avoiding careless drivers who don’t pay attention to the bike lane when they are getting out of their cars.
Bicyclist Rights Against Public Entities: Liabilities
Richard Duquette of 911 Law provides a summary of the procedural hazards plaintiffs face when they try to assert a claim against a government entity, and the steps to take if you find yourself in these circumstances.
Charity, Cycling and Community at the Tour de Palm Springs
Are charity cycling events a lost cause? Not yet, at least at the Tour de Palm Springs. Since 1999, the nonprofit group behind the event, CVSPIN (Coachella Valley Serving People In Need), has given more than $3.2 million to charities including Boy Scout troops, homeless organizations, high school bands, Desert AIDS Project, United Cerebral Palsy, and countless others.
Refresh Your Gear This Summer With These New Releases
A few modern and snazzy components, bikes, and gear have come across our radar, or have been consumed by the BICYCLIST team. If you’re looking for a refresh in some areas of your bicycling experience, look no further than these forward-thinking and note-worthy items that we’ve got our eyes and hands on.
Gooseberry Mesa in Southern Utah: Enjoying Nature in a Yurt and on a Mountain Bike
Gooseberry Mesa sits at 5,200′ elevation to the north of Zion National Park, a jewel of Southern Utah. The panoramic views of the desert mesas are internationally famous, though the crowds are relegated to the National Park and left behind from the perch of the bicycle. Solitude is a few pedal strokes away.
Toxic Plants and Sneaky Shrubs You May Come Across While Riding in California
California has the most diverse ecosystems in the United States, which includes plants that can be toxic to humans. Interaction with these toxic plants is avoidable so long as you’re aware of what to look for.
HawkEye Road Hazards Helps Bicyclists Report Hazards to City Officials
HawkEye Road Hazards is a mobile-optimized site with an interactive map of dangers to bicyclists, (pot holes, debris, construction and more). On the site, a bicyclist can create a free account to report the location of road hazards with GPS coordinates.
Café du Cycliste Release Sunglasses in Collaboration with Article One
The first ever Article One x Café du Cycliste sunglasses are curated in America, co-styled in France and handcrafted in Italy with a purposeful blend of function and style. The contemporary design ensures one-pair-fits-all as the glasses are refined in all scenes outside of cycling life.
BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 159: Late Summer 2019
Vintage Modern: BAT Build 001 | Asphalt, Please: Tour de Palm Springs | ISOD: Gooseberry Mesa | ATC: Avoiding the Dreaded Car Door | Gear Patrol: New for Summer | 2019 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond, Plus So Much More!
Thousand Releases Eye Catching, Color Popping Helmets in Collaboration with Poketo
The Thousand x Poketo helmets feature Poketo’s uniquely recognizable patterns on Thousand’s vintage-inspired and thoughtfully designed helmets. The Los Angeles-based brands team up for a limited edition collection, available nationwide online and at all Poketo locations on July 9.
