Author: M. Özgür Nevres

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Sarto Seta: North American Handmade Bicycle Show “Best Campagnolo build” winner

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Post date February 21, 2015
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Sarto Seta 2015 with Campagnolo Super Record — Sarto Seta 2015 equipped with with Campagnolo Super Record. "The Best Campagnolo Build" winner at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.

Italian custom bicycle frame manufacturer Sarto’s 2015 model frame Sarto Seta is “The Best Campagnolo Build” winner at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.

Weighing only 700 grams, the Seta road frame is the latest and most advanced frame Sarto has ever produced. That weight puts the frame in right up there with Cannondale SuperSix Evo and Cervelo R5, two of the lightest frames on the market available for purchase. The Seta features brand new tube designs, starting from the flat shape of the top tube to the ultra-thin chainstays.

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Hour Record Cycling Records

Rohan Dennis breaks the Hour Record

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Post date February 8, 2015
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BMC Racing Team’s Australian rider Rohan Dennis breaks the hour record with 52.491 kilometers (32.616 mi), beating Matthias Brändle’s record by over 600 meters, at the Velodrome Suisse in Grenchen, Switzerland.

Dennis used a 56×14 gear ratio while setting the new hour record. The previous record was 51.852 km (32.22 mi).

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Eddy70 (Limited Edition) by Eddy Merckx Cycles

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Post date February 7, 2015
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Eddy70 Bike by Eddy Merckx cycles — The EDDY70 is a limited edition, state-of-the-art instrument of victory with a design reminiscent of the Faema chapter of Eddy’s cycling career. And although the material it is made of refers to the steel age of cycling this is a modern high-tech and high-performance racing bike. Moreover, it is handmade in Belgium by one of the best technicians who spent his entire career working with and for Eddy Merckx himself.

The legendary Eddy Merckx is turning 70 years old this year, on June 17, 2015. To celebrate, the bike brand that bears his name, the Eddy Merckx Cycles is producing a limited edition, modern, high-quality stainless steel racing bike: Eddy70. There will be only 70 examples produced, and the first specimen (No 1) has already been reserved for Eddy Merckx himself. The other 69 bikes will be available from September at a selection of bike stores.

The frames of the new bike will be TiG-welded, painted, and polished in-house at the Eddy Merck Cycles factory in Zellik. Since Eddy Merckx has always been the most prominent ambassador for Campagnolo, the famous Italian brand has agreed for the first time to customize the components used in this limited-edition bike.

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Sarto Frames 2015

Sarto Lampo 2015 complete bike (featured)

Sarto is an Italian custom bicycle frame manufacturer. The company was founded by Antonio Sarto in 1950. Since then, they’re producing handmade custom bicycle frames.

Sarto produces more than 2,500 frames each year. The Italian bicycle manufacturer sees the customization as their strength, which allows them to satisfy the customer’s every need: the choice of materials, the shape of the tubes, made-to-measure geometries, graphics and reinforcements in Kevlar or titanium/carbon. Every feature of a Sarto frame can be changed and selected by the customer.

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Hors Catégorie

Robert Marchand celebrates his 103rd birthday by climbing the col named after him

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Post date November 29, 2014
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Robert Marchand celebrated his 103rd birthday by climbing the col named after him: “Col Robert Marchand“, in the Ardeche mountains, near Saint-Felicien. Altitude: 911-meter (2988 feet).

Despite the rain and cold weather, Marchand conquered the 10 km climb and reached the summit in less than an hour, and celebrated at the top with a glass of Champagne. He pointed out that it was only 11°C and that he didn’t normally ride unless it was at least 15°C (59°F).

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History and Legends Races Tour de France

Bartolomeo Aimo at the 1925 Tour de France

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Post date November 26, 2014
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Bartolomeo Aimo at stage 13 of the Tour de France 1925 — Italian cyclist Bartolomeo Aimo (sometimes written Bartolomeo Aymo) leading a greatly reduced peloton over the Allos at stage 13 of the Tour de France 1925.

Today’s historic photo of the day: Italian cyclist Bartolomeo Aimo (sometimes written Bartolomeo Aymo) leading a greatly reduced peloton over the Allos at stage 13 of the Tour de France 1925.

Stage 13 was a 275 km (171 mi) long trip from Nice to Briançon. It was a cold, rainy day in the Alps. The Italian sports fans who had flocked to the Tour to see their hero, Ottavio Bottecchia, had the pleasure of seeing their compatriot Bartolomeo Aimo be the first over both the Vars and the Izoard as he rode to win the stage.

Bottecchia was 10 minutes back but still leading the General Classification. Nicolas Frantz, who was in second place in the general classification at the beginning of the day lost over 13 minutes.

Cyclists and Teams

Cannondale-Garmin 2015 roster

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Post date November 18, 2014
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United States-based UCI WorldTour team US Cannondale-Garmin announced the lineup for the 2015 season. The team formed through the merger of team Garmin-Sharp (United States) and Cannondale Pro Cycling (Italy).

Bicycles and Equipment

Bianchi Oltre XR.1 2015

Bianchi Oltre XR.1 2015 is using the same geometry and Ultra-Thin Seat Stay technology as the high-end Oltre XR2, with more affordable prices and high/medium quality equipment.

According to Bianchi, the Ultra-Thin Seat Stay technology provides improved shock absorption and impact resistance with reduced frame weight.

Bicycles and Equipment

Bianchi Oltre XR2 2015

Bianchi has revealed its 2015 road bike models. Bianchi Oltre XR2 2015 is the admiral ship of the new series. There are plenty of models in Bianchi’s 2015 catalog and each model has a lot of build options.

F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A is the world’s oldest bicycle-making company still in existence It was founded in Italy in 1885. It produced cars and commercial vehicles from 1900 to 1939 as Autobianchi, though that business was sold to Fiat; and motorcycles from 1897 to 1967. Bianchi has been associated for 50 years with the legendary Italian cyclist, “Il campionissimo” (champion of champions), Fausto Coppi.

Since May 1997 F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi is part of Cycleurope A.B. group, the Swedish company of the Grimaldi group.

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FSA launches limited edition “Shark” components to honor Nibali’s Tour de France 2014 victory

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Post date October 30, 2014
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FSA "shark" components - Vincenzo Nibali — High-quality bicycle components producer FSA (Full Speed Ahead) launched a new limited edition series of handlebars, stems and seatposts to honor Vincenzo Nibali's Tour de France 2014 victory. Only 300 pieces will be made, and all items labeled with the Shark logo, referencing the 29-year-old Italian rider's nickname ("the Shark of Messina" or simply "The Shark"). The components (handlebars, stems and seatposts) were created by FSA to celebrate Vincenzo Nibali and his great achievements: the K-Force range is painted in yellow with a new eye-catching graphic. Only 300 of each item have been manufactured, and will be made available to the public shortly.

High-quality bicycle components producer FSA (Full Speed Ahead) launched a new limited edition series of handlebars, stems and seatposts to honor Vincenzo Nibali’s Tour de France 2014 victory. Only 300 pieces will be made, and all items labeled with the Shark logo, referencing the 29-year-old Italian rider’s nickname (“the Shark of Messina” or simply “The Shark”).