53 products found for "Rene Herse"

No. 84 Paris-Brest-Paris 2023 Volcano High Pass Super Randonnée (A. Brey, J. Nadeau, T. Turner) Test: Lauf Seigla 85 years of Rene Herse Cycles Rene Herse mysteries: Who invented Speedy brakes, low-rider racks and the Eclairage sans Fil? An 11-year-old’s 3000 km ride across Japan (Futo Togashi) Airplane Rinko

No. 82 Spring 2023Contents: The incredible story of the 2700 km Rhino Run bikepacking race Are gravel bikes slower than road bikes? A scientific test. Testing the Made-in-France Distance 45 gravel bike Arizona’s Sky Islands—a magical landscape Alex Singer Owners New Year Ride

No. 78Winter 2021 Mauna Kea Test: Mason InSearchOf BQ Un-Meeting French Gravel Oregon Outback How to Wrap Leather Bar TapeAnother un-missable BQ, starting with the cover story: Donalrey Nieva and Karen Yung climb Mauna Kea. With Donalrey’s stunning photos, this feature will make you want to head to Hawai’i and ride to its highest point yourself. Closer to home, we ride the Mason InSearchOf, an adventure bike that, according to its maker, is “in the #FastFar, #ContinentCrushing vein, but with steeper, rougher and deeper terrain well within its capabilities.” To test all aspects of the Mason, we venture out of our usual comfort zone onto some true mountain bike singletrack – and have a lot of fun. We bring you the story of three great rides on three continents: The BQ Un-Meeting was in California this year and saw a great group of riders, including the ‘Queen of the Wombats,’ mountain bike pioneer Jacquie Phelan (center). Adem Rudin tells the story and shares his photos. In Japan, we headed to the mountains to attend the 60th anniversary ride of the Alps Cycle Friends and marvel at some beautiful passhunters and cyclotouring bikes. Nicolas Joly takes us to the center of France. Sparsely populated, this region is home to 100s of (extinct) volcanos, 10,000s of cows, and an equally impressive mileage of gravel roads. Nicolas’ friends from the local bike maker Victoire charted a two-day trip that will make you dream of heading to France. We’ve updated our recommendations on how to find the right tire pressure. There are now two curves, since our tests show that there are two pressures that optimize rolling resistance. Which one you choose depends on the road surface and your personal preference. We also look at front/rear pressure, carrying loads and everything else you always wanted to know about tire pressure. Our projects show you the secrets of wrapping leather handlebar tape and – for advanced home mechanics – how to route lighting wires through your frame and rack.

No. 83 Summer 2023 Touring and climbing in Colorado (Anton Krupicka) Riding and racing in Iceland (Krysten Koehn) Tracing an old route in Brazil (Leonardo Brasil) History of Cycling Clothing Japanese camping bikes of the 1960s and 1970s VAAST A/1: an affordable all-road bike made from magnesium

No. 79 Spring 2022Follow with amazement as Lael Wilcox rode the entire Alaska Pipeline Trail non-stop. She recounts the experience almost mile-by-mile, while Rue’s photos took us right into the action. Smile when you read how our bike test turned from ‘just a spin in the hills’ into a much bigger adventure. Learn from Natsuko how to descend confidently without being brave or taking risks. Read about Romolo Stanco, the mad genius behind T°Red Bikes, and be amazed by his ideas that allowed Francesca Selva win the Italian Fixed Championships on a very unconventional bike. Gravel tire choice is still a bit of a mystery. Why do some racers win on ultra-wide tires, while others are just as fast on narrower rubber? Take a deep look at why there’s more to tire choice than only optimizing rolling resistance. Our ‘Project’ article on how to remove a tire without tire levers (no great strength required!), how to patch tubes with 100% success, and how to get tubeless rim tape lay flat inside the rim.

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The Barbieri Nana pump is a high performance pump that inflates tires up to 10 BAR and 142 PSI. Thanks to its compact size and low weight this pump can be used in competition. Good reliability is ensured by the use of carbon fiber and titanium. Complete with clips for attachment to the frame. The Nana’s superlight action allows you to pump with more strokes per second to make up for its smaller air volume. Made completely from carbon and titanium, the Nana’s is superlight thanks to high-end materials and simple design, not because it is excessively fragile: The pump is rated to 142 psi (10 bar). Like most minipumps, the Nana works best for wide, low-pressure tires – above 60 psi (4 bar), pumping gets a bit harder. It weighs only 29 grams !!Specs: For Presta valves only Max. inflation pressure: 10 bar (142 psi) Weight: 29 g Carbon: barrel, plunger Titanium: cover Made in Italy

No. 77Autumn 2021 Oregon Outback Touring Portugal Cyclocross bike as gravel bike? How to make mudflaps Headlight resistanceThe Autumn 2021 tells the story of Anton Krupicka’s amazing Sagebrush and Summits adventure: Running/scrambling and climbing Utah and Colorado’s highest peaks and linking them with a 2300-mile bike tour. Join Lael Wilcox and Jan on their non-stop ride across the Oregon Outback. Check out Jan’s new bike for riding 585 km of rough and loose gravel roads in a little over a day. Rob van Driel takes us on a wonderful tour of Portugal. We ride the Pratt with its innovative steel frame and ask: How well does a cyclocross bike work as a gravel bike? We also test SRAM’s new XPLR gravel group and find much to like. We measure the resistance of generator-powered headlights: How much does a brighter light slow you down? And how much light actually reaches the road surface with different lights?

No. 80 Summer 2022 The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

No. 81 Autumm/Winter 2022Contents: The BQ team takes two all-road bikes to Unbound XL, the 350-mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas Hailey Moore’s FKT ride on the Ozark Gravel Doom bikepacking route Donalrey Nieva explores the roads of the volcanic island Tenerife. 50 years ago: Winning the world championships on Rene Herse Sano-Magic Mahogany Sportif: A cyclotouring bike made from wood Krysten Koehn about how landscapes shape our personalities Test: Allied Echo Road/Gravel bike

This is a fascinating story of a time when cycling was a way of life. The bikes, as beautiful as they are, provide only the backdrop for the adventures and friendships that they made possible. René Herse needs little introduction these days: He created some of the most sought-after bicycles ever made. This 424-page book takes you right into the action, with thousands of historic photos and stories told by riders, racers, randonneurs, employees and René Herse’s daughter Lyli. Follow René Herse and his friends through half a century of adventures, starting with Herse’s early work on prototype aircraft. Join then at the 1938 Technical Trials, where his bike created a sensation: Fully equipped with wide tires, fenders, lights and a rack, it weighed just 7.94 kg (17.5 lb), lighter than any similar bike today. 424 Pages Recollections from Herse’s daughter, his employees and especially riders who rode on his team paint a vivid portrait of a gentle, hard-working man who loved cycling and bicycles. More than 400 photos, most taken by professional photographers, bring the story to life. Complementing this history are studio photographs of 20 René Herse bicycles, from one of the first machines made in 1941 to one of the last bikes built in the 1980s: randonneur bikes, tandems, racing and track bikes, as well as touring, camping and city bikes. Each bike is shown in profile and with detail photographs that illustrate why these bikes are so special. The owners and riders of René Herse’s bikes were a relatively classless group that included the well-off as well as young workers who saved all their money to afford their dream bikes. Many of these riders had one thing in common: Their lives revolved around cycling. They rode hard in competitions, but also explored new landscapes and cultures on their tours. Most of all, they forged lasting friendships along the way and lived their lives fully doing what they liked best: cycling in the company of good friends. This book is as much about these riders as it is about the bikes they rode. May they serve as an inspiration to future generations of cyclists!

The Orondo Grade is a modern fully tubeless road tire with the performance, comfort and ride feel that our Rene Herse tires are famous for. It’s rated to a max. pressure of 90 psi (6.2 bar)—enough even for heavy riders and those who prefer a stiffer feel to their bikes. A high-tech liner keeps our supple casings airtight without making the tire stiff and sluggish.The new tire uses a ultralight liner to reduce the sealant loss to practically zero. Even the Extra Light versions can be setup with a minimum of sealant.We name our tires after the roads that inspire them: Orondo Grade is a 7-mile 10% climb up a side canyon of the mighty Columbia River. All Models:Clincher, folding beadExcellent grip Superior comfortClincher tires with the ride of a good tubularLow rolling resistanceTubeless CompatibleMaximum pressure—with tubes: 6.2 barMaximum pressure—tubeless: 6.2 barTo find the right pressure for you, use our tire pressure calculatorActual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 30 mmActual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 31 mmExtralight casing: +0.5 mm widthTubeless: +0.5 mm widthRecommended rim: 15 - 25 mm (inner width)Standard modelTan sidewalls.Classic appearance315 grExtralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. The ultimate in speed and road feelTan or black sidewalls. 283 grEndurance casingThe same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weaveProtective belt under sidewalls and treadIdeal for tough conditions and riding on debris-strewn highway shouldersDark tan sidewalls335 gr

The Bon Jon Pass is Compass Cycles Goldilocks tire: at 700C x 35 mm, it fits bikes that have extra clearance around the Stampede Pass (32 mm), but not enough space for a Barlow Pass (38mm). Bon Jon Pass is accessed via a relatively smooth gravel road on the Olympic Peninsula. The moderate gradient allows you to let your bike fly, and these tires are perfect for surfaces like that. On pavement, the Bon Jon Pass will outcorner narrower tires thanks to its greater width and its lower pressure, both of which keep more rubber in contact with the road surface. The Bon Jon Pass will glide over chipseal where narrower or less supple tires will chatter. If your bike can fit this tire, you won’t be disappointed. The Bon Jon Pass is tubeless-compatible in both standard and extralight casing. When used with tubes, we recommend the Schwalbe SV17 or SV18 tubes. René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. Bon Jon Pass Specs: Clincher, folding bead, with the ride of a good tubular Tubeless-compatible Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort 6.2 Bar (90 PSI) maximum pressure Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 355 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black or tan sidewalls 303 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 355 g

Our most comfortable handlebar for all-day rides. The gentle curve of the ramps supports your palms better than a flatter handlebar shape. This eliminates pressure points that can lead to numb hands and pain in wrists and elbows. It’s a shape that was developed when races were long and roads were rough. We refined it so the shape  ‘just right’ (unlike many similar bars that only raise your hands, but don’t really add comfort). Once you have ridden these, you won’t want to use any other bars for really long rides. Pro Tip: Angle your Randonneur bars upward so the ramps are approximately flat. It’s key to enjoying the supreme hand comfort for which these handlebars are famous. Drops: 420 mm wide Ramps: 390 mm wide (bars flare outward) Reach: 115 mm (bars horizontal), increases as you angle the bars Drop: 140 mm (bars horizontal), decreases as you angle the bars Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm Width of clamp area: 40 mm  Weight: Superlight: 298 g (420 mm) Rene Herse Superlight handlebars are made from extra-thinwall aluminum. This specification can only be used for handlebars up to 420 mm wide. Heat-treated for ultimate strength All Rene Herse handlebars meet the most stringent EN “Racing Bike” standard for fatigue resistance. Polished (aluminum) finish Made in Japan 5 year warranty

Chinook Pass (1656 m/5430 ft) branches off from Cayuse Pass and leads to Eastern Washington. The road takes you up to the treeline, and as you round Tipsoo Lake, you get the most spectacular vista of Mount Rainier. The view is especially impressive in the morning, when the glaciers glow in the early sunlight. Chinook Pass is a high pass, so there tends to be gravel left over from the last snowfalls. A slightly wider tires will make the ride here much safer and more enjoyable. René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. All Models: Clincher, folding bead. Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular  Low rolling resistance Excellent grip Superior comfort Light weight Maximum Pressure 105 psi / 7,2 Bar Standard model Tan sidewalls. Classic appearance Weight: 248 g. Extralight model Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. Weight: 229 g.

Modern all-road bikes combine attributes that were considered mutually exclusive just a few years ago: comfort and performance. Speed on smooth pavement and on rough gravel roads. A lively feel and the ability to carry a camping load. Handling that is both stable when the rider is tired and responsive on twisty mountain descents. All-road bikes combine the best aspects of racing, touring and even mountain bikes in just one bicycle. Based on the latest research, this book explains how all-road bikes work and what is important when choosing one. A must-read for cyclists interested in the technology of their bikes, and for every cyclist contemplating his or her next bike purchase. 256 pages; 148 mm x 210 mm

Compass Cycles Naches Pass (EL TAN) 26 x 1.80 René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. Extralight model - Clincher, folding bead - Tubeless-compatible - Choice of black or tan sidewalls - Ultra-low rolling resistance - Excellent grip - Superior comfort - Light weight - Classic appearance - Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular - 300 g

A road-centric knobby or a dirt-ready road tire? You decide! At 48 mm wide, the Oracle Ridge hits the sweet spot between a narrow gravel tire (38 mm) and mountain bike volume (55 mm). Developed together with bikepacking legend Lael Wilcox, the Oracle Ridge measures 48 mm wide, making it a perfect fit for many modern gravel bikes. We name our tires after the passes that have inspired them: Oracle Ridge is a beautiful gravel climb outside Tucson, AZ. One of Lael’s favorite routes is climbing the dirt road to Oracle Ridge, then descending the backside of Mount Lemmon on ultra-fast pavement. While the Oracle Ridge looks like a knobby – and grips like one when conditions get tough – it rolls and corners like a slick tire thanks to its large and strategically placed knobs that don’t squirm and always put the same amount of rubber on the road. The staggered tread pattern not only makes the Oracle Ridge roll even more smoothly, it also reduces tire noise by creating overlapping frequencies that cancel each other. The Oracle Ridge is part of the world’s first bicycle tire line with noise cancellation, a feature we’ve patented because it’s so revolutionary.Rene Herse tires combine the performance of high-end tubular tires with the convenience of clincher. The supple casings roll smoothly over surface irregularities. The tread pattern interlocks with the road surface for superior cornering grip, whether your roads are wet or dry. The tread has enough thickness in the center to last many miles, but it's thin and supple on the shoulders where it doesn’t wear. The Standard casing is a more affordable option that also offers extra protection against sidewall cuts on sharp rocks. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions. The Oracle Ridge is tubeless-compatible. All models feature: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-compatible Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar) Actual width on 21 mm rim (internal): approx. 47 mm Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 48 mm Extralight casing: +1 mm width Tubeless: +0.5 mm width Standard casing Supple casing Tan sidewalls 545 g Extralight casing Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Tan sidewalls 515 g Endurance casing Our Extralight casing in a denser, stronger weave Protective belt under sidewalls and tread Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions Dark tan sidewalls 545 g Endurance Plus casing Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads Protective belt under sidewalls and tread The ultimate in sidewall protection Dark tan sidewalls 575 g Read all about the new Endurance Plus @ Rene Herse Cycles

Our most comfortable handlebar for all-day rides. The gentle curve of the ramps supports your palms better than a flatter handlebar shape. This eliminates pressure points that can lead to numb hands and pain in wrists and elbows. It’s a shape that was developed when races were long and roads were rough. We refined it so the shape ‘just right’ (unlike many similar bars that only raise your hands, but don’t really add comfort). Once you have ridden these, you won’t want to use any other bars for long rides. Pro Tip: Angle your Randonneur bars upward so the ramps are approximately flat. It’s key to enjoying the supreme hand comfort for which these handlebars are famous. Handlebar widths are center-to-center. All models (except 37 cm) Drops: 400/420/440/460/500 mm wide Ramps: 370/390/410/430/470 mm wide (bars flare outward) Reach: 115 mm (bars horizontal), increases as you angle the bars Drop: 140 mm (bars horizontal), decreases as you angle the bars 37 cm model: Drops: 370 mm wide Ramps: 295 mm wide (bars flare outward) Reach: 115 mm (bars horizontal) Drop: 135 mm (bars horizontal) Clamp diameter: 25.4 mm Width of clamp area: 35 mm Weight: Superlight: 296 g (420 mm); Lightweight: 339 g (440 mm) Rene Herse Superlight handlebars are made from extra-thinwall aluminum. This specification can only be used for handlebars up to 420 mm wide. Rene Herse Lightweight handlebars are made from slightly thicker, but still very light, aluminum to compensate for the longer lever arm of the wider bars. Heat-treated for ultimate strength All Rene Herse handlebars meet the most stringent EN “Racing Bike” standard for fatigue resistance. Polished (aluminum) finish Made in Japan 5 year warranty

If you are looking for the fastest, lightest 26″ tire ever made, this probably is it. It weighs just 178 g and uses the Compass Extralight casing and our ultra-sticky tread rubber for the ultimate in suppleness and cornering grip. With these tires, you can set a personal best on the climb, yet roll down with the confidence that your tire will handle whatever the road throws at you. And thanks for their 30 mm width, the Elk Pass tires even can handle the occasional foray onto rough gravel roads. Only available with Extralight casing and tan sidewalls.The Elk Pass requires tubes. We recommend the Schwalbe SV11A tubes for these tires. René Herse Cycles is the new brand name for Compass Tires. On our website and on the tire sidewalls the brand names are both used. Only available as Extralight - Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing. - Clincher, folding bead. - Tan sidewalls. - Ultra-low rolling resistance - Excellent grip - Superior comfort - Clincher tires with the ride of a top-of-the-line tubular - Actual width: 30 mm (depends on rim and pressure) - 100 PSI / 6.8 Bar maximum pressure - 178 g

Named after an iconic cyclocross course near Seattle, the Steilacoom combines the supple casing of Compass tires with a knobby tread optimized for muddy conditions. The knob pattern is designed to pick up as little mud as possible. The knobs are widely spaced to clear the mud as the tire rotates. For riding on hard surfaces and pavement, the center knobs are staggered to offer good rolling. The large side knobs reduce squirm during cornering and make for a smooth transition without the sudden breakaway of most knobby tires. Even thought the Steilacoom rolls OK and corners fine on pavement, it is not intended as a road tire. Use the Steilacoom for rides where you expect muddy conditions – and cyclocross. The Steliacoom is tubeless-ready. Specs: Clincher, folding bead Tubeless-readyFast-rolling Excellent grip Superior traction Clincher tires with the ride of a good tubular Maximum pressure with tubes: 75 psi (5.2 bar) Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 60 psi (4 bar) Extralight model,  Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing Black sidewall Weight: 378 g

Our current water bottle design features the classic Rene Herse blue together with our signature map pattern. The bottles are based on the 26 oz. Purist bottle with MoFlo head. They are taste-free, BPA-free, and easy to clean.Specs: 768 ml 89 g (empty) BPA-free Taste-free

Explore the development of the modern performance bicycle through the actual bicycles ridden by champions and amateurs! The bikes in this gorgeous large-format book are the actual machines that went to battle on the mountain passes of the great tours. Others whirled around the banked oval of a track. There is a René Herse tandem came first in Paris-Brest-Paris and in the Poly de Chanteloup hillclimb race. Join the newspaper carriers as they raced over the cobblestones of Paris with 15 kg of newspapers on the front rack. Witness how mountain bikers did away with roads altogether and raced on mountain trails. The Competition Bicycle is a celebration of beautiful bicycles lovingly crafted for one purpose only: to go as fast as possible. If you enjoy bicycles, you’ll find this book hard to put down. 176 pages All these bikes tell the stories of their riders and events, but they also take you on a journey through bicycle technology. See how pneumatic tires revolutionized cycling, how derailleurs made their tentative forays into the professional peloton, how racers tried to gain an advantage with aluminum frames, how indexed shifting and clipless pedals came to define the modern performance bike. See highlights like Campagnolo’s immortal Super Record groupset, but also dead-ends like the aero components of the 1980s. The bicycles of champions and amateurs alike are shown in The Competition Bicycle, from a rare 1890s racing High Wheeler to Tony Rominger’s 1994 hour record bike. In between are 32 carefully selected bicycles: the actual machines ridden by great champions like Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Eddy Merckx, Greg LeMond, Andy Hampsten and many others. With well-worn saddles and paint bearing the scars of many a hard-fought battle, these unrestored bikes tell the stories of their eventful lives. Historic photos of these bikes in action complement each chapter.

Rene Herse Smooth Fenders Designed for 26″ tires that are 40-46 mm wide, this elegant fender provides a perfect fit for Rene Herse Naches Pass 26″ x 1.8″ tires. Aluminum fenders keep you drier and your bike cleaner. The uninterrupted inside profile and rolled edges prevent water from coming out on the sides of the fenders. Rene Herse fenders are made to our specifications by Honjo in Japan, with longer blades for better coverage to keep your feet and drivetrain drier and cleaner. Special Rene Herse mounting hardware (included) ensures a rattle-free, secure attachment.Specs: 60 mm wide (for up to 26" x 44 mm tires) 534 g Front wheel coverage: 95 cm, 150° Rear wheel coverage: 130 cm, 205° Fender blades can be shortened, if desired Rolled edges keep water inside Stiff aluminum construction is rattle-free Made in Japan Included: Rene Herse fenders include everything you need to direct-mounting the fenders: 2 fender blades (front + rear) 2 stays 2 leather washers to go between frame and fender 4 extra-short 7 mm Rene Herse eyebolts (Daruma) to attach fenders to stays 1 eyebolt (Daruma) to attach fender to fork crown 4 R-clamps (to attach stays to threaded eyelets) Detailed, illustrated mounting instructions