Highlights from the Autumn 2009 issue
Photo: Gordon Bainbridge |
Interviews with mountain bike pioneers Jacquie Phelan and Charlie Cunningham. Jacquie tells all about racing on and off the road in the 1980s in her inimitable style, while Charlie explains his revolutionary aluminum bikes and his innovative brakes. |
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Find out why Charlie Cunningham used top tubes as fork blades, and what came after his legendary Roller Cam brakes.
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1890s LuMiNum A US-made aluminum bike that was race-worthy in the 1890s! We find a rare survivor and tell you the story of this company's amazing challenge to all bike makers: "If your bike is stronger than ours, we'll donate $ 500 [a huge sum in 1896] to a charity of your choice." |
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TEST: Surly Long-Haul Trucker It's popular. It's sturdy. It's inexpensive. But how good is the Surly Long-Haul Trucker really? Click here for a sideview of the LHT test bike.
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TEST: Breezer Finesse A high-performance commuter built around Shimano's premium Alfine group. Hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lighting, internal gearing with 8 speeds, and Joe Breeze's innovative handlebar concept. To say nothing of the amazing rear rack. How does it play out in the real world? |
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Suspension Losses Quantified Most riders know their bike slows down on rough roads, but for the first time, we provide actual measurements. How much energy is lost? Where does it go? We also tell you how to make your bike more efficient on rough (and smooth) roads by mimizing suspension losses. |
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The Equipment of Paris-Roubaix How has the equipment for the cobblestones of the "Hell of the North" changed over the years? Could the professionals improve their bikes further? We take a close look, with great photos from professional race photographer John Pierce of Photosport International. |
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New Column: Our Bikes Read how we keep our bikes on the road. Click here to see BQ contributor Mark Vande Kamp change a rear tire in less than 90 seconds. To learn about some of our rides, click here to find out more about the Cyclos Montagnards. |
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Also new or updated: • Rides Archive with great rides off the beaten path. • Image Archive with color photos of bicycles featured in Bicycle Quarterly. • Full table of contents (scroll down to the bottom for current issue). • Glossary of many terms and names found in Bicycle Quarterly. |
