<:: Welcome to Slowtwitch.com ::>

Is CADEX the Most Obvious ETRTO Success?

My slow-motion brain has been warming up to the implications of the new ETRTO specs for wheels, and how CADEX embraced this.

What's the Secret Behind No-leakdown Tubeless?

CADEX road tubless wheels/tires do not leak down, period, even with no sealant? Why? I determined to find out.

DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 80 Impressions

We share our impressions after spending time with the latest aero, tubeless, disc brake wheels from DT Swiss.

DT Swiss Debuts Faster, More Stable ARC Wheels

DT officially announced an all-new line of ARC wheels. They’re said to be faster all-around, built for 25mm tires, and are tubeless-ready.

Vision Metron 55 SL Disc Clincher/TL

We take a first look at the tubeless-ready Metron 55 SL Disc – ready for your disc brake triathlon, road, or even gravel bike.

The Lowdown on Zipp's New 303s

Great wheels! But I'm feeling cranky today and I fear it's evident. That notwithstanding, I hope I do these wheels justice.

Cervelo’s P-Series: Slowman’s Build

Before I returned this bike I wanted to try it out with equipment with which I’m more familiar. Here is Slowman’s build.

A Stout, Mid-Priced 650B Gravel Option from HED

The Eroica follows in the tradition of the Ardennes: A won’t fail, stay-round, stay-true, high-end wheel at a midrange price.

ENVE SES AR 3.4 Disc Review

Our Tech Editor looks at the rough-road-focused SES AR 3.4 from ENVE, with tubeless-only, hookless, and super-wide hoops.

DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 62 Review

We detail a set of carbon clincher wheels from DT Swiss, ridden by the likes of multi world champion, Daniela Ryf.

Zipp’s Trade-In/Speed-Up: The Particulars

It appears an attractive program. I had some questions about how it works. Here’s how it works.

Princeton Carbonworks WAKE 6560

Is this wheel brand worthy of your attention? I rode these wheels up, down, back, and forth, here's what I found.

Zipp and the Future of Road Tubeless

As with disc brakes, there’s the way things oughta be and the way things are. Road tubeless is the way things are (or soon will be).

Hed Jet Plus review

We review the latest super-wide wheels from Hed – the Jet 6 Plus and Jet Plus disc. With a staggering 20.6mm internal width, these wheels may be re-writing the clincher playbook.

PowerTap GS SES 6.7 review

We review the Powertap GS SES 6.7 wheel set. With carbon clincher rims by ENVE Composites, these wheels come pre-built with the latest style hub from Powertap.

Bontrager Aura 5 TLR

We review the 50mm-deep, 23mm-wide Bontrager Aura 5 TLR. With aluminum brake tracks and tubeless compatibility, they aim to bring aero and reliability to the masses.

Hed revises iconic H3

Today, Hed officially announces a new, wider version of the historic and successful H3. Dubbed the GT3, it features optimized shaping for wider tires than the old version.

Vision Metron 55 & 81

We review a pair of carbon wheels from Vision Tech, the 55 front and 81 rear. We tested the tubular version, but they are also available as carbon clinchers.

Renn 555 disc review

We review the latest disc wheel from Renn Multisport – the 5ive 5ive 5ive. Available in 650 and 700c sizes and both clincher and tubular, this wheel has something for everyone.

Roval Rapide CLX 60 review

We review the latest carbon clincher offering from Roval, the house brand for Specialized. With wide rims and DT hub internals, they are set to compete with many aftermarket wheels.

Reynolds Aero 58 and 72

We hunkered down with a pair of Reynolds’ Aero 58 and 72 wheels for a long-term test. These wheels have a very unique design among their peers, so we were eager to learn more.

Zipp 404 650c Ride Report

This is our detailed review of the 650c-size Zipp Firecrest 404 Carbon Clincher. We also take a look at the Michelin Pro 4 650x23c clincher tire.

Enve SES 8.9 clinchers - sneak

We finally got our hands on a set of Enve SES 8.9 carbon clincher wheels and here is a first look at what arrived and out initial measurements.

Profile TwentyFour Series

We review the new carbon wheels from Profile-Design, called the TwentyFour Series. They are available in two depths, and carbon clincher or tubular options.

Hed Jet 6 (650c) Ride Review

We review our 650c test pair of Hed Jet 6 wheels after putting some miles on them. This wheel changed to wide rims for 2013, and we break some big news about the deeper Jet 9.

Most Popular

Map of everything