October 2009

After plucking down serious cash for a , I’m wearing it everywhere on the last day in Taiwan. I’m here at the Grand Hotel, Taipei.…

Forgot the lock for a quick store run, so just folded the bike up in a cart and shopped. No one seemed to notice. I…

I’ve been to Taiwan three times now, but it wasn’t until this last trip that I really saw how many class bike shops Taipei had.…

We stopped at the Merida Bicycles flagship store to look about. Though Merida has a high-profile in Taiwan, they are mainly known as the manufacturing…

For all the European-branded carbon fiber on display at Interbike, a visit to Euro Asia Imports’ modest booth is an absolute must for me. Why?…

Let’s say you are one of the most revered Italian saddle makers. Your products have been ubiquitous amongst professional and recreational riders alike. Each of…

Ted Ciamillo is the guy behind Zero G brakes, but apparently, he is something of a nutty professor, designing some crazy ass stuff. Take these…

Jeremy sent me this pic of a Sycip Design’s showpiece for Oregon Manifest. It’s a steel 650B touring bike with disc brakes and custom racks.…

Having flown back from Taitung the six of media persons are back in Taipei, touring some local bike shops. Or rather, hunting for cool items…