If you’re new to cycling or triathlon, this is one of those decisions that feels way more complicated than it should be.
SPD, SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay . It is easy to go down a rabbit hole comparing every option, … Read More
Clincher, Tubular, or Tubeless? When it comes to bike tires, those are the three choices. Generally speaking, clincher tires are the most common, tubular tires are quickly becoming commonplace, and tubular tires tend to occupy a niche with serious road bikers and racers.
Which tire type to use is a … Read More
We took a look at all of the car bike carriers on the market, can the best products quickly became pretty apparent. Which bike rack you can use gets a little complicated, though, because the car you drive will impact the rack you can use.
When you want to transport … Read More
We love seeing people get into cycling – whether it is purely recreational, or to build up to longer rides, or to ultimately compete in a bike race or triathlon. Our attitude is that the more cyclists there are — regardless of your budget — the more demand for trails, … Read More
When is comes to road bike wheelsets, the Shimano WH lineup is a classic that has stood the test of time.
Shimano’s WH-R500 — and the subsequent WH-R501A model — is positioned as an entry-level wheelset that provides an economical alternative for riders looking for a basic training wheelset. A … Read More
Mountain bikers have known for a long time that disc brakes have superior stopping power under adverse conditions over rim brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes will magnify the stopping force of your hands, while disc rotors are better at stopping even in mud, wet, and dirt. The technology is trickling over … Read More
When I first started cycling more seriously I (like many of you) had some sticker shock at the price of new bikes. Unless you are a high-earner getting into cycling after making a few bucks, it can seem crazy
Fat biking (or fat tire biking) was invented, you could say, in Alaska back in the late 1900s, but it really started to become popular in the early 2000s. Since then, the number of fat bikes you see on the trails, even when the weather is just fine, has really … Read More
When it comes to smart trainers, there are really three that I consider top contenders. The Saris H3 and the Sharis H3 Plus just might be my favorite of the bunch right now, especially when factoring-in the price tag.
A few big changes have happened at CycleOps over the past … Read More
There was a day when indoor cycling meant watching DVDs while on a simple friction trainer. No interactivity, no metrics or feedback. Those days are gone.
Smart trainers have become the standard way to train indoors. It is a game changer in terms of fun, workout precision, and making indoor … Read More
