Zipp Brings High Performance Rim Braking Down in Price

Zipp Brings High Performance Rim Braking Down in Price

Zipp recently announced that most of their standard level of carbon Firecrest equipped rim brake wheels will be receiving the high performance Showstopper brake track previously only available on the top of the line NSW wheels. The Showstopper braking surface, in combination with the matched brake pads, offers stronger braking and improved performance in dry…

Gravel Road Bike Segments – How to Choose the Right Type of Gravel Road Bike.

Gravel Road Bike Segments – How to Choose the Right Type of Gravel Road Bike.

The “gravel road” category remains one of the more popular bike segments for 2018. However, the category is significantly more diverse than it was just a few years ago. With all the options in the category, it is easy to get lost and then potentially end up with the wrong type of gravel bike. There…

Product Brand Highlight: CeramicSpeed
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Product Brand Highlight: CeramicSpeed

You have had a good fitting and your riding position is dialed in, you utilize a power meter (and the valuable information from your coach to maximize your power and watts efficiency on the bike), you got lighter and more aero wheels and  you put in countless hours of training. However, you are still looking…

Beyond Aero – Things to Think About when Buying a New Tri Bike

Beyond Aero – Things to Think About when Buying a New Tri Bike

We get it (and have preached it for years). Sustainable full-vehicle (bike and rider) aerodynamics is really important for triathletes looking to maximize their performance. This being said, there are a lot of aero tri bikes on the market. Making a decision based on one being slightly more aero than another in a wind tunnel…

Custom Handbuilt Wheels
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Custom Handbuilt Wheels

This article on custom handbuilt wheels relates to our main Bicycle Wheel Brand & Selection page. What is the significance of a custom wheel for those looking for a new bicycle wheel? There are several factors that help answer this question, and if you find yourself entertaining the idea of a custom wheel build, please contact us and we’ll…

Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift for Triathletes
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Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift for Triathletes

Shimano’s Di2 electronic shifting has long been an excellent shifting system on road bikes, but is arguably even better on tri bikes. Eliminating the numerous twists and kinks that are inherent in aero bike cabling, while offering push button ease, offers big benefits when it comes to staying aero, reducing maintenance, maintaining cadence and improving…

SRAM eTap – Possibly the Perfect Upgrade for an Older Frame

SRAM eTap – Possibly the Perfect Upgrade for an Older Frame

We have been a part of creating some beautiful riding bikes through the years. If you have a frame that you love, but you would also like to start enjoying some of the great progressions in cycling component technology that have happened in more recent years, SRAM eTap might be the perfect component group to…