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frame stiffness data – BMC Team Machine

A small chart comparing stiffness data on several high-end carbon framesets. (thanks cozy beehive) Does not speak much to how well each bicycle rides or performs. I’m VERY interested in getting the... 

2XU and Shimano:

Take a look at a couple of exciting links: 2XU compression garments get a nice review here and are a featured product in Portland Bicycle Studio! I’m a fan of components that work well without gimmicks.... 

Loving the new Shimano Ultegra 6700.

New Cyclingnews write up of Shimano Ultegra 6700 here. I’ve raced and ridden on the new Ultegra. It is fantastic. I love the light shifting, the effortless move from the small ring to the big. It... 

Compression garments. 2XU

“Two times you”? “Two EX You?” Apparently either way works. I met up with the rep for BONT shoes and 2XU compression garments. Going to bring the 2XU gear into Portland Bicycle... 

Cyclocross tubular tyres:

Portland Bicycle Studio is intimately familiar with tubulars for cyclocross racing. Dugast Rhinos, FMB cotton, Challenge Grifos. To name a few. Keep in mind: I don’t have as many wheel sets as Sven... 

P.A.C.E. + Portland Bicycle Studio for 2009!

2009 has been a busy year for the Portland Bicycle Studio! We have moved into the Theraputics Associates P.A.C.E. (Portland Athletic Center for Excellence). The website is getting an update and the bicycle... 

Dugast Rhino cyclocross tyres in stock!

We have a large stock of Dugast Rhino cyclocross tubulars in stock in anticipation of this cyclocross season. The Rhino is an amazing all around tread having tall, sharp lugs with wide spacing to facilitate... 

Dura Ace tubeless ready clincher wheel set. First impressions:

We just received a set of Dura Ace WH-7850 tubeless clinchers in the studio. Mounted up some new Hutchinson Bulldog cyclocross tubeless clinchers. (388 grams each) The wheels held air without Hutchinson... 

Wireless power meter rental available.

PBS has just received it’s Saris Powertap SL 2.4 for disc brake equipped mountain bikes. Training with power is a fundamental part of a solid training program and well, it is also damn interesting... 

Portland Bicycle Studio is opening soon!

The tools are in the studio and we will be taking appointments this week!   The website is in the early stage of development. Not quite ready to go public but, if you have found your way here, please...