Bike Checks

This is the second version of BMC bikes very sought after Roadmachine. It was a bike that no one ever had any complaints with, but BMC being who they are, thought they could do better.  For 2020 BMC scrapped the idea of the 01/02 (better, and best...

The feedback from shop riders has been very positive. Riders seen to agree that it “really works” and that  “it doesn’t feel like a hardtail”. While it’s surely possible to ride your cross bike with 30mm tubulars for 100+k on washboarded and rocky...

Frameset Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi Mod Wheels Campagnolo Bora Ultra 35 Tires Continental Grand Prix 4000 23mm Shifters Campagnolo Record 11 Brakes Campagnolo Super Record Front Derailleur Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur Campagnolo Record Casset...

The modern aluminum bike feels really good. It’s nice to be able to get a solid race ready platform at a price where you have some freedom to upgrade, and aluminum allows that. Shimano’s 105 hyrdaulic brakes give such good braking performance for ...

Recent years have been interesting for frame design. For some, an aero bike just doesn’t work.  We were getting scared everything is gonna get flattened and too aero, and group rides would be spent on tt bars. But Cannonade is here reminding us th...

One Bike To Rule Them All As a bike shop, it hurts to say; But N+1 may be no more. This bike is the bike for all smooth surfaces, and then some. Comfortable for all day in the saddle,  but could be easily be raced. Disc brakes and a wide range cas...

A track bike with flat bars definitely isn’t a rare sight, but one executed this well is. Daniel built this machine up with little intention of taking it on the track, but single track? Probably. Bike packing? Maybe. BMCs’ Al-13 Premium Triple-bu...

BMC is the ultimate in modern road bikes. One look at this ride and you’ll see why. Every part has been engineered to give both the ultimate of aerodynamics, geometry and even serviceability. This build is a Dura-Ace 9100 Di2 build with hydraulic ...

Built up, it is a thing of beauty. It’s crazy how far mountain biking tech has come in the past few years. This thing climbs like a goat, descends like mad and rides better than many riders can.