View additional articles and posts on Zipp Wheels. Few companies have established themselves as category leaders the way that Zipp has in the performance race/event wheel segment. While it may seem like much of this success was a by-product of making strong marketing decisions and having a trendy product, what we like about Zipp is…
Manufacturer Profile: Mavic Review Location: Metz Tessy, France Number of Employees: A significant number. Materials Used: Carbon and Aluminum. Point of Origin: France. Year Started: 1890. First aluminum bicycle rim produced in 1926. Unique Attributes: The words “bicycle wheels” and Mavic are almost synonymous. Mavic is one of the oldest (since 1890) and most respected…
Manufacturer Profile: Easton Wheels Review Like Mavic, a lot of wheel innovations, now commonly used by many of their competitors, can be credited back to an innovation found in early Easton/Velomax wheels. Some examples: • Mass use of straight-pull hub and spoke design. • Nickel/brass spoke nipples on the drive side rear wheel spokes to…
We have 2009 products coming in each week now and I don’t think we have been more excited about anything we have received than the new additions from Mavic. They have expanded their offerings this year with new wheel models, shoes, a very technical clothing line, updated computers, and pedals (available after the new year)….
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I want to get a new bike with Shimano’s Dura Ace components and with Zipp 404 race wheels. The problem is that I can’t afford both. Am I better off getting the race wheels and downgrading to Ultegra on the components or should I…
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I have a pair of race wheels that I have been using on my 9 speed bike for a couple years. Do I have to get new wheels when I get a new 10 speed bike or can I modify my current ones to…
Ready to Take on Pavement or Gravel and Under 16 LBS Recently, we collaborated with a client on a race-oriented multi-surface project. The result was one of the lightest and smoothest gravel-capable bikes one can ride. Ready to ride with pedals, bottle cages and wide tires, the bike weighs just 16 lbs. How did we achieve this?…
ENVE (Likely) Has a Road Bike for You ENVE is well-known for producing high-end carbon components such as wheels and cockpit parts that help improve the riding experience. What many people may not have noticed is that ENVE also started making bicycles over the past four years. In 2021, ENVE started a full custom frame…
Only I could need a second article to talk about riding a bike in circles for an hour. If you missed part one summarizing my hour record attempt, it can be found here. In part two, I’ll review my bike and equipment, training, and answer some common questions I received. Dean’s Hour Record Attempt –…
Cervelo has been the industry leader in the engineering and aerodynamic design of bikes since they first showed up in triathlon in the mid-nineties. Cervelo designed the flagship P5 to be the fastest bike possible. After five years without change, they found enough details to improve upon that they released the newest 2025 version. While…
The Prices on Many Bikes are the Lowest in Recent Memory Extra, Extra! Read all about it! It’s time to seize the opportunity and grab a bike now! Many bike companies have announced massive price reductions on many popular models. Gravel bikes start at $1749 and bikes with electronic shifting start under $3000! Carbon framed…
If you have a power meter mounted on your bike, you already own a mobile and accurate wind tunnel. I enjoy watching the latest YouTube videos from pro triathletes and cyclists like Lionel Sanders and Alex Dowsett publishing their wind tunnel tests in the endless quest for “free speed”. Fortunately, for those of us that…