Twenty years ago, we started testing tires on real roads, with a rider on the bike. Almost by accident, we found something that had the potential to revolutionize the cycling world: High pressure doesn’t make tires roll faster. Before, we all thought that tires were either wide or fast. Our results showed that… read more

Twenty years ago, in the Spring of 2006, we started testing tires. Almost by accident, we discovered that wide tires can be as fast as narrow rubber. What started as a small project—finding the best tires for long-distance rides—quickly spiraled into ground-breaking research that has revolutionized cycling in the two decades since. Back… read more

Every year, the MADE Show in Portland showcases handmade bikes. It’s a great event, not just to see beautiful bikes, but also to meet friends and make new ones. The MADE Show is always worth a visit—and, this year, it provided a perfect excuse for a great adventure. I can’t think of a… read more