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Do You Need This Feature?

I find I need very little float in my cleat. But I’m very picky where that float starts and stops. It's one of several critical pedal features.

Shimano Synchro for Triathlon

Lefty-uppy, righty-downy. That’s 1-button/Synchro from Shimano. It's very possibly what's coming on your next bike.

Time ATAC XC12 Ti/Carbon

It's a mountain pedal. No, it's a gravel pedal. No, it's a tri pedal. It's just a pretty good pedal.

Chain Smokin'

Cue the Michael Jackson popcorn meme for Muc-Off and CeramicSpeed. Here's a more fuel and more data, to enlighten and confuse.

SRAM's New TT Hydro Disc Brakes

Finally! A first-rate lever-to-caliper hydraulic disc brake option for tri and TT bikes.

1x Best Practices

SRAM repurposed a pair of shelved technologies, brilliantly displayed their relevancy, and transformed the landscape of cycling. Here's how best to use this tech.

Shimano Di2 versus SRAM eTap

The best shifting? That's easy. Shimano wins. But SRAM does so much well it's a tough call. Slowtwitchers polled are 50/50 on SRAM v Shimano.

Shimano R9100 (Power Meter!)

Better ergonomics, greater RD range, improved electrical components, better and faster wheels, borrowed tech from XTR, and a power meter!

SRAM's eTap Wireless Electronic

There are clear advantages to Shimano Di2, but we haven't seen it in production yet. Here are our first detailed impressions of SRAM's wireless electronic group.

Wippermann's 11sp Chain

Wippermann's 11sO is the equal to, but not the better of, Shimano's own Dura Ace chain in shifting. If it's not better, why buy it? Here's why.

Is SRAM tri-ready?

How relevant is SRAM in triathlon in 2015? Shimano has made it tough, but the scrappy Chicago company still has a lot of game for multisporters.

SRAM and the American Psyche

A components company, like a poem, should not mean, but be. Nevertheless, here is not what SRAM is (that's later). Here is what SRAM means.

Shimano debuts new 105

Hot on the heels of new 11-speed Ultegra and Dura Ace groups, Shimano will offer a 3rd-tier 105 groupset with that extra cog. What does this mean for your next tri bike?

Rotor long term test

We review the cranks and oval chainrings from Rotor Bike Components after a full season of use. Covering both the Q-Ring and new QXL, we offer tech tips and guidelines.

Mechanical Shifting for Tri

As we approach 2014, we examine a simple question: Is mechanical shifting still relevant in triathlon? What brands do it right? How do you optimize your existing bike?

Vision Metron BB386EVO crank

We review the latest aero crankset from FSA’s Vision brand, dubbed the Metron. It features the new BB386EVO bottom bracket, which we discuss in-depth.

A review of Shimano Ultegra 6870 Di2 and the R785 brakes

We review the latest 11-speed groupsets from Shimano - Ultegra 6870 Di2 and the ‘non series’ R785 Di2 with hydraulic disc brakes.

Mt. Haleakala descent

Our Tech Editor attended a test of the new Shimano R785 hydraulic road disc brakes. This included descending for over an hour down Mt. Haleakala in Hawaii.

Mechanical Vs. Electronic

We dissect the pros and cons of both electronic and mechanical shift systems. Which should you choose and why? Is one inherently faster than the other?

Sampson Cassette Review

We review the steel cassette offerings from Colorado-based Sampson sports. They now offer a low-cost 11-speed option that is compatible with Dura Ace 9000.

New Dura Ace Di2 Tech

We look at a few of the new details and features of 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace 9070 Di2. Can Ultegra be converted to 11? What is the best triathlon setup? For more, read on.

SRAM Goes Big for 2013

SRAM called in an assist from its daughter brands; Zipp and Avid went all in to leverage the brain trust toward more cogs, disk brakes, hydraulics, and solutions for dirt, road, and everything in ...

Riding New Shimano Di2

We take a quick look at new Shimano 9070 Dura Ace Di2. The groupset is now 11-speed and gains a host of new features. Our gallery recaps the official product presentation in San Diego, CA.

WickWerks Review

We take an in-depth look at the unique chainring technology from USA-based WickWerks. They look unlike anything out there - could they be the key to a perfect front shift?

Praxis Works Chainrings

We review some high-tech aftermarket chainrings from Praxis Works. They are one of the only forged rings on the market, and could offer a real performance upgrade from your stock chainrings.

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