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 you can have two of … Read more
I’m kind of a pushover for Wahoo cycling equipment. Last year, when I upgraded to the Wahoo Kickr Axis, I knew I would never want to go back to another brand of trainer. It does exactly what I need it to do on top of being extremely reliable. Wahoo products as a whole are well-designed … Read more
I started my cycling journey on a very tight budget, so my first pair of road cycling shoes were a discounted and discontinued model of Pearl Izumi Mountain Bike shoes. And to this day, they are still my go-to shoe for gravel, CX, bad weather riding, and bikepacking. So I was excited to see how … Read more
Wahoo evolved as a different type of cycling trainer company. Whereas a company like CycleOps was borne out of the traditional bike trainer market, Wahoo started in 2009 as the maker of connectivity and sensor devices. It was only after three or four years in business that they actually decided to make a trainer, the … Read more
Which cycling shoe is right for you? Two top brands are Nike and Pearl Izumi. Between the two, it’s not an easy choice to make when you’re in the market for new cycling shoes. We’ll take a look at each of these brands and compare a few of their most popular cycling shoes so that … Read more
Outside of your bike and its key components, and of course your helmet to protect your head, cycling shorts might be most important bike gear purchase you make. We always suggest prioritizing “contact points” when thinking about upgrading your bike. What more important contact point than where your backside meets your bike seat? Cycling shorts … Read more
When I am shopping for the perfect indoor exercise bike, there are some non-negotiables. The ride has to be smooth and feel as close to my real bike as possible, the gears have to change seamlessly, the software must include ANT+ to connect to my heart rate monitor and Zwift, and the full setup must … Read more
Your bicycle is made up of moving parts, and, over time, especially if you’re cycling in difficult or rough conditions, it can wear down your bike. It’s important to take steps to prevent wear and tear from reaching your gear. Bike lubricant is a great example of this and can help ensure you’re experiencing a … Read more
We gave the Kuat bike racks a good look, and liked what we saw. The Kuats fall squarely in the top-end, sturdily-built, robust hitch mount rack category, and the Kuat NV 2.0 comes equipped with looks, adjustability, versatility, and ergonomics that allow it to deliver optimum performance, making it one of the better car bike … Read more
In the depths of winter, triathletes and cyclists in Northern climates have to adjust their training to the weather. Some stay outdoors (minus the swim) as much as humanly possible for their training, while others tend to take it inside at a health club or gym for several months. While we are fans of being … Read more
