Better cycling: Tubeless?! The option to vary the air pressure and thus the bike's handling characteristics more, while also increasing puncture resistance, should be something every cyclist should shout hurrah for. Nevertheless, tubeless technology hasn't yet found its way into the mainstream. But it should, right? Actually, tubeless, or riding without a tube, is... read more
Bike Build Story: The seating area, saddle, seatpost, and clamp. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." Our penultimate Bike Build Story is all about the seating area. From the Fizik Monte saddle and the Crankbrothers Highline dropper post to the ultralight Tune screw-on seat clamp. Tune... read more
Bike Build Story: Part Five, the Crank. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." Typically, the drivetrain components come from the Far East. There are a few exceptions when it comes to cranks. We opted for a Tune Smart Foot. If you search the Tune website for the Smart Foot crank today, you'll be frustrated. That's what happened to me... read more
Bike Build Story: Part Three, the wheels. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." This undertaking is relatively easy when it comes to wheels. There are several companies that manufacture hubs, and sometimes rims and spokes, in European countries. We opted for a Tune Endurorider wheelset, which has three good... read more
In 2018, the Black Forest gram-bargainers at Tune are launching a 155 g lightweight aluminum seatpost, a derailleur adjustment aid with a laser pointer, and Centerlock hubs. Black Forest milling craftsmanship – the new "Lechtes Stück" aluminum seatpost from Tune. Inspired by half-timbered houses, the design of the new "Lechtes Stück" aluminum seatpost, starting at 155 g, is typical... read more
