Von Collins
Bike chain lube is a vital part of cycling. If there are only two things you do regularly, you need to oil the chain and keep your tires inflated. Those two things will solve a large chunk of possible cycling maintenance issues.
The good news is that oiling or lubing … Read More
It is the night before your triathlon, and you know that you need to be on the road by 5:30am. Now is the time to get your stuff together, your car loaded, and be ready for a quick escape once you wake up in the morning. Let’s talk about what … Read More
The Garmin Rally power meter pedal is a cycling gadget that any gear junkie is going to be intrigued by. We were too, so we gave the pedals a 2-month test. Over many miles and many types of rides, here is what we thought:
We … Read More
There are two types of bike stands — those built for storing your bike, and those built for working on your bike.
Storing your bike is often best-done up off the floor, allowing for you to make the most of your space, whether it is a garage, storage unit, or … Read More
For bike buyers, sellers, online retailers, and cyclists who may want to bring their bike to a destination race or vacation, it’s important knowing how to ship a bike, and how much it might cost. In the realm of online buying and selling, or traveling with your bike, having accurate … Read More
Many cyclists add upgrades to their bikes — usually in the form of higher-quality parts than what came stock with the original bike. Some of these upgrades are well worth it, while others are just a smokescreen and a way to get you to spend money you don’t need to … Read More
You can spend thousands on the sport of triathlon, but you don’t have to. True, there are many athletes who invest hundreds or thousands of dollars each year to keep their triathlon times fast, and give themselves their gear-junkie fix. But participating in a triathlon doesn’t have to break the … Read More
Let’s set the stage: You signed up for your first triathlon, and the reality is now setting in that you have to actually be in race shape in just a few months. Whether you are a couch potato or a workout warrior, getting both physically and mentally ready for your … Read More
Let’s just forget the top 3 tires available in the market for a while and talk about the qualities that a tire should have. In an ideal condition, a tire should be super light, impervious and madly quick. Sadly that tire hasn’t been created yet and much of the time … Read More
Triathlon clothing comes in several shapes and sizes. At any given triathlon, you will see people wearing all kinds of different combinations, and people train for triathlons wearing any number of different garments and types of workout gear. With the growth in popularity of triathlon since about 2000, and the … Read More
