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Guest Blog: Bamboo Through the Ages

January 22, 2016

Guest Blog: Bamboo Through the Ages

by Drew Haugen

By Reese Ruland (@reeseruland) My childhood home, situated on a large corner lot, had your typical single family four-bedroom, three-bath layout.  And, as is the case with most suburban neighborhoods, there were likely ten or more similar houses scattered throughout the neighborhood.  But ours had one glaring difference from the rest: the yard. Off to the side of the house, … Read More »

May 8, 2015

Guest Blog: Shiner GASP Century Ride

by Drew Haugen

Words and images by Chad Schneider I first learned about Boo Bicycles two years ago while watching the Pro Cycling Challenge.  The Boo Bus was parked on the westside of Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado next to the Rapha bus.  They were letting people take their bikes out for a test drive and serving some of Fort Collins’ local … Read More »

Customer Guest Blog: Mike Loots

December 23, 2014

Customer Guest Blog: Mike Loots

by Drew Haugen

Words by Mike Loots.  View a gallery of his bike HERE The myth cycles of Eastern Asia are abounding in bamboo-spirit stories. Haunted groves and enchanted stalks bring luck, libido and a balance of grace and power to those who know well the nuances of this giant evergreen grass. The Alubooyah is no less legendary than the plant from which it … Read More »

February 21, 2014

Braap Nutrition Bars: How Do They Stack Up?

by Douglas Ansel

  It’s hard to forget those times earlier in my cycling career when I would head out the door for a long ride with four sports nutrition bars (no, I won’t name brand names here) in my jersey pockets. The first two, three hours of the ride were great: the sun was out, my legs were good, whatever flavors I … Read More »

Rotem hops the barriers at Devou Park's UCI race on day one of Cincy3

November 11, 2013

Boo – Training Peaks takes on Cincy3

by Douglas Ansel

It was impossible to miss the giant black school bus with gold lettering on the side as I rolled up to the start/finish area to sign in for Friday afternoon’s race at Devou Park. It had a better parking spot than even the Rapha – Focus and Cannondale teams, within sight of the finish line and with a prime view … Read More »

Velo Buyer’s Guide spread on the Boo RS-X Disc!

January 19, 2013

Velo Buyer’s Guide spread on the Boo RS-X Disc!

by Nick Frey

This is huge for little Boo…we gave the editor of Velo, Chris Case, a sick Boo RS-X Disc to train on for a week in Boulder.  No obligations, no strings…just hope that he would dig it. Apparently he did, as did Brad Kaminski.  They shot her in Denver, described her talents, wrote eloquently of her beauty…if she was my girlfriend … Read More »

MTN Flyer TEST: Boo 29er

October 26, 2011

MTN Flyer TEST: Boo 29er

by Nick Frey

Jordan Carr, Brian Riepe, and the rest of the boys at Mountain Flyer Magazine have just finished putting the Boo 29er through its paces. I’m happy to report, “this bike is truly a rocket.”   MOUNTAIN FLYER MAGAZINE TEST REVIEW: BOO 29ER   While the Boo 29er is getting some great recognition, the Boo Cross–specifically, Tyler Wren’s Boos–are in for … Read More »

Tyler Wren’s custom Boo cyclocross frames for ’11 season

September 23, 2011

Tyler Wren’s custom Boo cyclocross frames for ’11 season

by Nick Frey

Watch end enjoy as James Wolf, around the world in Vietnam, gives you a sneak peek of Tyler Wren’s new A and B frames for ‘cross this season.   I’ll be posting a race schedule soon, and of course a full bike review as soon as possible–likely the end of October, after the Boos have been raced a few times. … Read More »

Pro Bike: Brad Cole’s rigid belt-drive Boo 29er

July 22, 2011

Pro Bike: Brad Cole’s rigid belt-drive Boo 29er

by Nick Frey

Just racing Burke’s new Crusher in the Tushar takes some serious cajones, or at least a momentary lapse in one’s sanity.   But to race for 80 miles, up over 10,000ft of vert, with just a single gear?  I was getting ready to call up Nurse Ratchet when Brad told me this plan.  Maybe some old-school therapy would help dissuade … Read More »