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The phoenix rises from the ashes

Posted on 10 July 2015 by Webmaster Webmaster

I hope you missed us. It’s almost 2 years we published the last article. The very busy and extremely passionnated business kept me far from typing and testing. RouesARtisanales.com website is my first passion, it is the one that created … Continue reading →

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New 2011 Tune Mag 170 – 17mm axle

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Webmaster Webmaster

German manufacturer Tune updates its hub range this year. This Mag170, 2011 version hits the scale with 172g. A 17mm aluminium axle is fitted into the aluminum shell that now receives three 6803 bearings and a 6903 instead of the … Continue reading →

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Full carbon wheels Great wheel test 2011 – Introduction

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Webmaster Webmaster

We made it happen in 2005 and 2008 over a wide selection of wheels. The test was such an outstanding international success we’ve decided to do it again to include the latest and greatest hoops. This time, we focus on … Continue reading →

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NeilPryde, a new bike manufacturer

Posted on 10 December 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Leader in the surf equipment market, the Pryde group has extended its skills to cycling market during the summer. The very new NeilPryde brand pushes the enveloppe through two high-end bikes, the Diablo and the Alize, both direct sold on … Continue reading →

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Alchemy ORC – in details

Posted on 3 December 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

It is claimed to be the stiffest road hub of the market. Jeremy Parfitt, the designer shares a video featuring the disassembling procedure and the details of the design.

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Hives brakes recall

Posted on 2 December 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Quite uncommon in Europe, Hive brand is recalling its Revl Carbon calipers.

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BK-Composites brakes

Posted on 21 November 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Benjamin Kock has a good reputation for his mountain bike components. BK-Composite CEO designed a brake caliper prototype that is pretty light and simple.

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Post – Eurobike 2010 – Article #2: Passoni

Posted on 21 November 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Let’s continue the writing of some Eurobike related articles with, in a first time, a few pictures of the exceptionnal bikes Passoni was presenting. These are still as expensive as nice.

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Post – Eurobike 2010 – Article #1: Cipollini

Posted on 6 October 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Like every years, a lot of new components, new technologies, new features, new trends were unveiled. The trade is so wide and we have so few time to write that we unfortunately had to put aside some brands. We will … Continue reading →

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Polar and Look VS Garmin and MetriGear

Posted on 5 October 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Power sensors get closer to the source, to know, the cyclists foot. After the hubs, the chainstays, the cranks, these sensors now get around the pedals. We knew MetriGear had a power sensor under development that is integrated into the … Continue reading →

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RouesArtisanales.com V2 – Successful transfer

Posted on 1 October 2010 by Webmaster Webmaster

Dear readers, We are happy to tell you that the transfer of RouesArtisanales.com and all its content has been successfull. It took several weeks but it is finally done. Some articles from February 2005 to August 2010 may have been … Continue reading →

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