TPU tubes have been widely hailed as the ‘next big thing’ in the mainstream media. TPU … How fast are they? – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
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Paso de Cortés – Rene Herse Cycles
Ten years ago this week we crossed the 3,700-m (12.200 ft) Paso de Cortés in Mexico … Paso de Cortés – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Making Cycling Safe – Rene Herse Cycles
April 1, 2026: Cycling is a relatively safe sport. And once we factor in the health … Making Cycling Safe – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Semi-Slicks with Gradual Transition – Rene Herse Cycles
At Rene Herse Cycles, we’ve got a policy: We don’t make anything that exists already. As … Semi-Slicks with Gradual Transition – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Tread Radius – Rene Herse Cycles
Making a good semi-slick tire is harder than it may seem at first. How do you … Tread Radius – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Anchored Side Knobs – Rene Herse Cycles
How do you make a semi-slick tire that lives up to the promise of smooth-surface speed … Anchored Side Knobs – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
One Bike for Everything? – Rene Herse Cycles
Two recent Bicycle Quarterly test bikes have made me think about the ‘One Bike’ question. Unless … One Bike for Everything? – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Why 32-inch wheels are NOT faster – Rene Herse Cycles
Summary: Carefully controlled tests have shown that larger wheels don’t roll faster—neither on pavement, nor on … Why 32-inch wheels are NOT faster – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Adrien Completes Africa End-to-End – Rene Herse Cycles
Adrien Liechti did it! Ninety-six days and 16 hours after he started at Cap Angela in … Adrien Completes Africa End-to-End – Rene Herse CyclesRead more
Our Bike Industry Friends—and our Appreciation Week – Rene Herse Cycles
Many cyclists dream of working in the bike industry. And it’s true: The hours may be … Our Bike Industry Friends—and our Appreciation Week – Rene Herse CyclesRead more