Stories from 34x18
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Crossification
34x18 &bull Jul 5, 2010
Critical Dirt is one such event. It turned out to be so much more than a bike race, and it was such an honor just to be able to meet so many great souls and share in something so much larger. My whole… Full Story »
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Two times round the clock in Munich
34x18 &bull Jun 27, 2010
We were off to Munich for the weekend for the 24hours in Munich. Sandi was playing guest heavy-hitter on the Team Zyprus squad, while some IF family members, Henri Lesewitz & Michael Vieth, were waving the green-team colors high. My… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- cyclocross
- race
- ride
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Keeping it real
34x18 &bull Jun 21, 2010
The new UCI rule allowing disc-brakes will surely be a polarizing one, it was before it even came into effect. Those wanting to keep the sport pure were already screaming to keep 'technology' out in favor of traditional rides while others were cheering for discs to aid in riding/ braking performance. From a traditionalists perspective, I see the need to keep the bikes pure and the riding in the hands of the racers.… Full Story »
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UCI to allow disc brakes in cyclo-cross competition
34x18 &bull Jun 20, 2010
Other 'cross rules changed by Management Committee The UCI will allow disc brakes on in cyclo-cross races effective at the beginning of the 2010-2011 'cross season. The organization's management committee approved the change upon the recommendation of its Cyclo-cross Commission.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- cyclocross
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Gardasee
34x18 &bull May 5, 2010
Funny how a long weekend and land you quickly in the middle of he next week scrambling for a gasp of air all the while trying to catch up with things that have piled up in your absence. Gardasee is… Full Story »
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Soft pedaling
34x18 &bull Apr 16, 2010
It has been a quiet couple fo weeks since my trip to Leipzig, well sort of. We are dropping some really nice customer bikes into the pipeline, couple of them are cyclcross bikes - more details on these later. Speaking… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- cyclocross
- Elite
- race
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Fresh rides: His & Hers Ti Deluxes
34x18 &bull Apr 6, 2010
Here are a couple of Ti Deluxe builds we just finished up for a couple, Andre & Melanie. Andre needed a big bike while Melanie needed something more petite, of course IF was able to fit both of their needs.… Full Story »
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Berlin Show
34x18 &bull Mar 9, 2010
Berlin is a city torn between two worlds, one in the past and one living today. The two are a vivid contrast to other and often coexist on the same street block. The Berliner Fahrrad Schau was the backdrop for my exposure to this unknown world, seeing first hand how one of the most recognizable cities struggles with its split personalities. Driving into Berlin is… Full Story »
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Read on...
34x18 &bull Mar 8, 2010
Here is some info on the Heike's Deluxe (which also happens to be the first bike in this 15th Ann year...). Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Hitting Reset
34x18 &bull Feb 19, 2010
Sometimes we just need to stop and listen. After an eye infection, the flu and two surgeries to remove an infected Bursa on my left hip (Bursaitis) stemming from a road crash back in December, I am forced to stop… Full Story »
