A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Achilles Injuries on Bike Question: I experienced a bad injury to my Achilles tendon two years ago and have felt some discomfort on the bike ever since, especially if I go hard or climb. Is there anything with my equipment or position that may…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Foot and Lower Leg Issues on the Bike Dear Tech Support, I have been told by a doctor that I have a Morton’s neuroma and I am wondering what might be able to be done to help it during cycling, as it can be…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine After a couple years as a midpack racer, I’ve decided to buy a set of race wheels. I’m not sure where to start? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Dave , VA Dear Dave, Finding a well matched race wheel, like finding a well matched…
This has been a great year for shared technology and the new generation of ANT+ computer heads from Garmin, CycleOps and SRM demonstrate this like few other products. You can now choose your power meter separate from your computer and that is a great thing as it means you can get exactly the size, power…
2010 Felt Z4 – At $2999 with a full 2010 Ultegra 6700 group and Felt’s UHM (Ultra High Modulus) carbon frame, the Felt Z4 comes out hundreds of dollars less than many of its direct competitors. Many people also think it is one of the best looking bikes in its category as well… If you…
Parlee makes some of the nicest stock and custom carbon fiber frames on the market and the Parlee Manufacturer Profile has just been updated on our site for 2010. Road Riders: Be sure to check out the brand new Z5 road frames – one of our favorite stock frames for 2010 as it offers an…
Guru Bicycles offers a great range of stock and customizable road and tri bicycles starting around $2500. Guru offers unique options, like multiple finishes and up to ten colors as well as custom geometry, without extra charge on all their models. We’ve updated the Guru Bicycle Manufacturer Profile in the Tech Center for 2010, including…
Visit our Tech Center Mechanical Services Page and scroll through the options to see videos on the following subjects are now posted: How to Change a Tire Bicycle Maintenance and Cleaning Basic Road Bike Brake Adjustments Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Check them out!
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Since the August 2009 “Tech Support” on bearings was published, I’ve been asked some good follow up questions about choosing bearings and bearing ratings. Question 1) “I’m not that technical. What is the biggest thing to focus on when choosing a replacement bearing?” Look…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine In the April 2009 issue of Triathlete, in the Tech Support column, there was an article that mentioned ceramic (hybrid) bearings and recommended a Grade 3 bearing or better. From the Internet, I found that some manufacturers say Grade 5 bearings are the best…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine Dear Tech Support, I have had a road bike for a few years, but am new to triathlon. At the end of last season I added aerobars to make my bike more triathlon specific. They have not been very comfortable though and my friends…
A few weeks back Dean, Geoff and Marty traveled to the CCNS Performance Center Wind Tunnel for some equipment testing. We had a great session and we thought it was worth sharing our experience and what the wind tunnel can offer. From past experience we know that the wind tunnel is not a place to…