Bikes of the Bunch: Gellie custom travel bike
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Road Gear
Road Gear
Bontrager Part 1
Made in Waterloo: inside Bontrager’s wheel-building institution
Tech podcast: Talking CBD oil with Floyd Landis
Tech editor Dan Cavallari catches up with Floyd's of Leadville proprietor Floyd Landis to talk CBD oil
Bikes of the Bunch: Art bikes from inside the Trek Bicycle Corporation
Check out James Huang's author page.
The New Eddy Merckx
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1985 Ritchey custom: Eric Heiden’s U.S. Pro Championship rig
From issue 02 • Images: Paige Dunn
Knit Knockout: Giro Empire E70 Knit vs. Fizik Infinito R1 Knit road shoe review
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Revamped BMC Teammachine ALR promises carbon performance on aluminum budgets
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Vitus ZX-1 CR1 Aero Disc bike review: A classic name reborn
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Technical FAQ: Searching for the ideal tire width
Lennard Zinn fields some questions regarding an ongoing project of his — determining the ideal tire width.
Oakley ARO5 helmet review: Feelin’ hot, hot, hot
Check out James Huang's author page.
Reviewed: Solos Smart Glasses
A closer look at the Solos Smart Glasses
The PELOTON Father’s Day Gift Guide
After a nice long ride, these are the best presents you can give dad.
Bikes of the Bunch: Intricate artwork on a Caminade Gravel
Check out Caley Fretz's author page.
3 Cool Bits for Summer Climbing: Wahoo, Pirelli & Specialized
Summer is upon us and that means it's time to tackle big alpine passes, long days in the Rockies or the High Sierras.
Giant ToughRoad SLR GX 0 2018 review: Budget-minded adventurer
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Kask Valegro helmet review: Feathery and airy
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Allied Alfa Allroad long-term review: The antidote to the N+1 rule
Check out James Huang's author page.
Three Cool Bits
[ Tre Fantastici “Bits” Italiani ]
Velocio: gear for all conditions
Words by Clive Pursehouse with images courtesy, Velocio
Tech podcast: Why are my feet numb, and how do I stop it?
If you're one of the many people who suffer from foot numbness while riding, you have come to the right place.
Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 C40-TL tubeless road disc wheelset review
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Technical FAQ: Tires widths, cassettes, and coasting
Lennard Zinn addresses a host of questions this week that range from tire widths to wide-range cassettes.
Road bikes to expect in 2019: Speculation on the updated UCI approved list
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Garmin Edge 130 review: The spiritual successor to the Edge 500
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First Look: Enve G23 rims
Check out Chris Case's author page.
First Look: PowerTap G3 disc hub power meter
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Week in Tech: It’s all about gravel — with some road tires and wheels thrown in
This week's lineup of tech news includes several new products being unveiled at this weekend's Dirty Kanza.
Old School Leather
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Cycliq Fly12 CE & Fly6 CE bike cameras review: lights, camera, connectivity
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Technical FAQ: Hydraulic hoses, eTap, Sagan’s wrenching
This week, Lennard Zinn addresses reader questions about a host of issues.
First Ride: Pirelli Cinturato tire
Italian tire company Pirelli expands its line-up with an all-season tubeless tire to handle mixed terrain and pavement alike.
From the ground up: How to pick the parts for a custom road bike build
Check out Matt Wikstrom's author page.
Shimano XTR M9100 MTB groupsets announced: 12-speed and a new freehub standard
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
Training Center: A race-day gear checklist for Dirty Kanza (or any long gravel race)
Chris Case outlines what you should bring to a grueling gravel race such as the 200-mile Dirty Kanza.
Family Values: Kona Zone LTD
The crew at Kona has delivered a road bike that reflects who they are by blurring lines.
BMC Roadmachine 01 Two review: The endurance bike that thinks it’s a racer
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Shimano XC5 multi-surface SPD shoe review
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Technical FAQ: Weight, gravity, and coasting downhill
Lennard Zinn addressed a follow-up question regarding a recent column about coasting downhill and the forces that come into play.
Castelli’s new Entrata Jersey and Velocissimo Bibs
The latest entry level apparel from Castelli provides functional simplicity that feels classic, not budget.
JRA with the Angry Asian: The slow crawl of road bike progress
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Bikes of the Bunch: Parlee Z-Zero Disc
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Cannondale unveils redesigned F-Si hardtail and radical Lefty Ocho suspension fork
Check out James Huang's author page.
Tech podcast: Explaining why ‘glass transition’ matters for carbon wheels
We speak with Enve Composites's Scott Neilsen about how carbon fiber manufacturing affects bicycle wheel design.
A Mixed Bag: Rapha’s New Explore Line
Rapha's new Cargo bib shorts and Technical T-shirt offer a big hit and a big miss.
Trek 2018 Émonda SL 6 Disc review
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The Makers Show 2018: A collective of seven Aussie builders
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ROTOR UNO Details and Install
ROTOR installs its new 11speed hydraulic shifting group UNO on our Specialized Diverge.
Technical FAQ: Di2’s fail-safe for short chain stays; more on hoop stress
Lennard answers a reader's question about his Shimano Di2 shifting and explains why hoop stress can damage rims.
Domenic’s Journey
Words by Bryan Yates w/images by Tim Schamber
Buyer’s Guide: The balancing act of endurance road bikes
Endurance bicycles walk the line between comfort and racing performance — a balancing act that has gone on since day one.
Chain cleaning: A complete guide from lazy to obsessive
Check out Dave Rome's author page.
Hampsten’s Huffy
Words by Clive Pursehouse w/Images from Haldane Morris
Week in Tech: Affordable 3T Strada, bikepacking shoes, Ellsworth’s new owners
Here's your week in tech — all the gear news you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don't want.
Kona Super Jake
The new Super Jake is about 'cross first, with a little side of gravel for versatility.
Bikes of the Bunch: Olivetti Bicycles More Cowbell
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Sportful Giara
Gravel Gear from the Italian Race Masters
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 long-term review
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Wolf Tooth Components Pack Tools review: Ultralight tools for home and the road
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Buyer’s Guide: Go smaller to go bigger on gravel
Gravel bikes with 650b wheels offer road geometry with mountain bike versatility. Is it the best of both worlds?
Shifting Mindset
Shimano's E-Tube project puts shifting customization within easy reach for all.
Fulcrum Racing Zero vs. Racing 3 vs. Racing 5 LG wheelset review
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Bianchi Specialissima Pantani 20th Anniversary
Words: Ben Edwards
3 Cool Bits to Help the Climb
Words: Ben Edwards
VN Tech podcast ep. 1: Chris Yu explains how CFD makes bikes more aero
Chris Yu from Specialized walks us through Computational Fluid Dynamics and explains how it influences bicycle design today.
Bikes of the Bunch: Prova Cycles Razzo custom steel road bike
Check out john catalano Med's author page.
Do patents tell us what’s next for bicycle technology? Not necessarily.
What does it mean when a major bike company has a patent for an innovative product? It's a glimpse into the future, but not a guarantee.
Liv Langma Advanced Pro Disc review: The complete all-rounder we have been waiting for
Check out Anne-Marije Rook's author page.
First Look: Fezzari Signal Peak
A first look at the Fezzari Signal Peak we'll be riding at the four Epic Rides mountain bike races in 2018.
Technical FAQ: Aero, synchro shifting, wheels, and frames
Lennard Zinn addresses questions relating to coasting vs. pedaling downhill and other topics.
Handmade Bicycle Show Australia 2018: The newcomers
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Buyer’s Guide: Where’s the aero?
While the UCI’s “3:1 rule” has vanished, your bike isn’t radically more aerodynamic. Here’s why.
Handmade Bicycle Show Australia 2018: The bigwigs
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Bikes of the Bunch: Colnago Saronni for L’Eroica and a Dancelli for training
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2018 Sea Otter Classic tech gallery, part four
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Don’t Be a Mouth Breather
Peter Sagan and the new nasal dilating 100% SPEEDCRAFT AIR
2018 Sea Otter Classic tech gallery, Part Three
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