Noel Teh (above photo), 19, is a national road cyclist and Ian Krempl, 25, is a national downhill cyclist. Apart from the fact that both of them are national-level cyclists, the other common thing is that both also won their races at this year’s OCBC Cycle Singapore on somewhat unique bikes- Tyrell mini-velo bikes from Japan. 

To the uninitiated, mini-velo bikes are basically bikes with smaller wheels, usually 20 (406) or 22 (451) inches, very much like the ones that are seen on foldable bikes. However, mini-velo bikes are usually not designed to fold. An exception though is the Tyrell FSX which was used by Ian Krempl at the OCBC Cycle Ul...

Lake, which was founded in 1982 in Evanston, Illinois, USA is known as one of the most innovative cycling shoe companies around. After all, Lake created the industry’s first foam insole, the first mountain bike (MTB) specific cycling shoe and the first winter cycling boot. On the road cycling scene, Lake was one of the first few companies to introduce a production cycling shoe with heat moldable carbon sole in 2005. Lake has been in somewhat of a hiatus but with new owners helming the brand in 2012, expect to see a brand new range of cycling shoes which caters to cyclists of various disciplines such as road, mountain, triathlon and even cy...

Above photo credit: Rad Events

The first of a series of mountain bike (MTB) events organized by Rad Events, Chase The Sun saw an estimated total of over 200 participants hit the trails of the Tampines Bike Park on 2nd June 2013.

Participants were required to complete as many laps as possible of the designated 8.4km race route within 3 hours or 6 hours either as individuals or in a group relay format.  The fun, however, was not just limited to the participants- family and friends were also present for water bottle and food duties as the riders focused on completing the laps during the race.

It was great to see riders of all ages and skil...

STEVENS Bikes which has been producing bicycles since 1991 is a well known bicycle brand in their native Germany. This is a pretty big deal considering the fact that Germany which is known worldwide for their high quality and innovative products also happens to be one of the biggest cycling nations in the world where bicycles are a regular feature in everyday life.

STEVENS offers a wide product range of bicycles including mountain bikes, road bikes, cyclo-cross, commuting bikes, and pedelecs.  STEVENS is currently well known internationally for their cyclo-cross bicycles which have made their way up to multiple world championships podiums...

With cycling fast gaining popularity as a form of sport and recreation in Singapore in recent years, it is common for cycling enthusiasts to participate in events such as the OCBC Cycle Singapore and even overseas cycling events in neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia. However, embarking on a long-distance cycling event may be daunting, especially for beginner cyclists. Having the right preparation and training for such events is crucial to reduce the risk of injury and knowing how and what to eat before, during and after the ride is important as well.

In our email interview with the kind folks at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), we sought a...

With so many prominent bike brands launching their latest 29er bikes every other week, it seems like these large wheel bicycles are slowly finding its place and gaining acceptance in the world of mountain bikes.

Local outfit, Link Carbon Bicycles is also one of the latest players to hop on this trend. The Profligate 29er, Link Carbon Bicycles’ full suspension, full carbon monocoque 29er was officially unveiled on 25 May 2013 at TEF Bikers Junction.  According to Kenneth Tan, owner of Link Bicycles and an adventure racer himself, the Profligate had undergone a full year of stringent testing in 2012, where it had been ridden through the tra...

Being pioneers in the 29er wheel-size trend in the world of mountain biking, Niner certainly knows a thing or two about designing good bike geometry even for smaller-sized riders on the 29er platform. Fully committed to only 29er bikes, Niner’s complete range of mountain bikes include both hard tails and full-sussers using frame materials such as steel, aluminium and of course, carbon. 

During the outdoor demo day held by Byx (the local distributor of Niner bikes), we had the privilege to speak to Brett Rosenbauer (above photo, in dark blue T-shirt), International Sales Manager at Niner Bikes to learn more about the American company and w...