March 13, 2014
The AluBOOYAH ski mountaineering bike has been 6 months in the making; and draws inspiration from a recent winter trip to Torreys Peak, a 14,275-foot peak in Clear Creek, Colorado. While climbing the peak, I noticed a pristine couloir full of 75 degree sloped ice across the valley. This bike was designed for a trip to climb that ice–a trip … Read More »
March 11, 2014
As we close in on our fifth appearance at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS, or nah-bs as the insiders pronounce it) we’d like to take a minute to revisit our roots. Boo is, and has always been, a company for innovation. From crafting the first prototypes at Princeton we have pushed the envelope, not only in terms of … Read More »
February 22, 2014
In an industry speeding towards economies of scale and mass-produced carbon frames, the custom framebuilder can seem a relic of the past, harkening back to the olden days of lugged steel frames. Custom gave way to cost effective offerings or “standard” race bikes costing over ten grand. But Richard Sachs, Craig Calfee, and their contemporaries – including Boo! – are far … Read More »
September 28, 2013
The neon lights of the Vegas strip glittered on the horizon, barely visible through the spotlights surrounding the perimeter of the soccer complex where the strongest field the United States cyclocross scene will see was gathered. For the first time, a reigning world champion – Sven Nys – was on the start line, along with multiple time world champion Bart … Read More »
September 12, 2011
Come see Boo at Interbike and try a Boo for yourself at Outdoor Demo! Bikes at Outdoor Demo will be in the TRP booth, right across from the Shimano and Trek booths. There will be a Boo CX on display, and a 29er available for test ride, both with carbon belt drives! At the indoor show, Brad Cole’s … Read More »
