Here is part 2 of our Philly Bike Expo Recap. If you missed part one, check it out here.
Boyd
It’s always great seeing Boyd Johnson from Boyd Cycling, and we had a chance to catch up on the latest with their wheels. The Jocassee 650b wheel has been making a name for itself in the gravel category. The 650b size, when paired with a larger tire, say a 47mm, keeps the wheel/tire size similar to a 700c wheel, keeping gear ratio and handling similar to both wheel sizes. We should have more news on the Jocassee in the future, along with some info on their cyclocross tubulars, the ceramic coated Altamonts, swappable free hubs, and their Tickled Pink sealant.
Cinelli
For Cinelli, it was all about the bikes. On hand, they had the Tutto, Superstar, Hobootleg, and Nemo. Our favorite was the Nemo with its TIG welded frame and decked out in Campagnolo Record hydraulic disc grouppo and custom Selle San Marco saddle. The Nemo is a purebred race bike made from Columbus Spirit steel tubing and using modern features like 1.5″ tapered head tube and a PF86 bottom bracket.
Exposure Lights
While we were at the Cinelli booth, we also caught up with them on the Exposure Lights they had on hand. The Six Pack is a UK made lamp that puts out a crazy 4750 lumens. While intended for off-road night riding, it definitely can shed some light on your commute or road ride. The digital display on the back provided info on things like mode, and how much time was left at the current lighting level.
1854 Cycling
Brandale Randolph started 1854 as a way to help provide not only a job with a sustainable wage, but also a means for his workers to learn skills that will help them grown in the future. He doesn’t hire just anyone though, his workforce is  made up of formerly incarcerated women. We’ll have more on the bikes, the clothing, and the mission in the coming weeks.
ArroWhere
2017 Interbike Innovation Award Winner ArroWhere believes there is more to be seen than just high-vis and reflective graphics. One of the main features you’ll find on their jackets is the big, reflective arrow on the back pointing to the inside of the road. This arrow helps subconsciously tell motorists to go left and hopefully provides more room for cyclists. Watch for another article soon on their product lines.
Riivo
We didn’t have a chance to talk to Riivo at the show as craftsman Brad Harper was in the middle of creating custom molds during the show, but we did have a chance to look at some of the shoes they had on display. Riivo makes full custom cycling shoes and orthotics in the Houston, TX. Harper is a former speed skater and avid cyclist who has over 20 years of experience creating skating boots and cycling shoes for riders all the way up to World Championship level.
Lezyne
Finally, we ended our day at Lezyne, who had a number of lights and GPS computers and watches on display. The brand has spent the last 10 years building their portfolio of well engineered accessories and has been growing their electronics. From the Micro GPS to the Super GPS, and adding in the Micro GPS Watches, they now offer affordable GPS computers that offer the same features as computers costing as much as three times more. We’ll have more on their product lines in coming articles.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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