Felt TA FRD Aero Test Session with Velo News
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Felt TA FRD Aero Test Session with Velo News

It is April 12, 2017 and I’m about to aero test the latest Felt TA FRD, reportedly the fastest track frame in the world. I’ll be riding dozens of 30mph laps around the Velo Sports indoor velodrome in Carson, California.  I was personally invited by Felt, as the only retailer representative, to test the bike…

PRAXIS WORKS SUB COMPACT CHAINRINGS – 48/32 CHAINRING COMBINATION FOR LOWER ROAD BIKE GEARING

PRAXIS WORKS SUB COMPACT CHAINRINGS – 48/32 CHAINRING COMBINATION FOR LOWER ROAD BIKE GEARING

From the steady stream of inquiries we get, the quest for lower and lower road bike gearing shows no signs of slowing.  Most of the solutions we have posted have focused on what can be done at the rear of the bike to allow use of cassettes with larger cogs. However, the Praxis Works sub…

I finally finished my 2015 Ironman Mont Tremblant Race Report…yes, 2015.

As I was cleaning up some icons on my computer I noticed an IMMT Race Report file and opened it up. I had never finished writing it until today. The Green Swim Cap – 8/16/15 I hadn’t planned on writing a race report, but after reading Mike Armini’s, I felt like I owed it myself,…

Ellsworth Rogue 40 – A Return to Greatness for a Storied Brand

Ellsworth Rogue 40 – A Return to Greatness for a Storied Brand

Ellsworth has been fabricating mountain bikes for over 25 years. With subtle refinement over the years, the Ellsworth Active Energy Efficient Suspension design remains one of the most proven designs in terms of both climbing acumen and supple absorption of bumpy technical stuff. The carbon frame equipped Ellsworth Rogue 40 and Rogue 60 were introduced…

Velodrome Aero Testing an Ironman Triathlon Setup

Velodrome Aero Testing an Ironman Triathlon Setup

I recently posted my test results from my trip with Marty to use the cutting edge Alphamantis Track Aero System (TAS) at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. The TAS provides real-time aerodynamic data to the tester while you’re riding, which facilitates faster on-the-spot results and decisions compared to my normal field testing routine….

Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 3. Track Bike Aero Test.

Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 3. Track Bike Aero Test.

I recently had the opportunity to use the cutting edge Alphamantis Track Aero System (TAS) at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. The TAS provides real-time aerodynamic data to the tester while riding, which facilitates faster on-the-spot results and decisions compared to my normal field testing routine. With anticipation and excitement, Marty and…

Cervelo P2 Di2 – The Benefits of Electronic Shifting on the Most Popular Tri Bike Ever

Cervelo P2 Di2 – The Benefits of Electronic Shifting on the Most Popular Tri Bike Ever

  There have been no structural changes to the Cervelo P2 frameset since my review last year.  The P2 remains a triathlete and TT favorite and the mechanical shifting version of the P2 is equipped the same as 2016. So why a new post?  Well, for 2017, the Cervelo P2 is now available from the…