This is our long-term review of two Brooks Pure Project shoes – the updated Pure Grit 2 trail shoe and the new Pure Drift road shoe. Both are intended as light weight, neutral, low ramp shoes.
by Greg Kopecky, May 3, 2013
We take a detailed look in to the tech, aerodynamics, and geometry of the new Fuji triathlon bike. Fuji claims aerodynamic improvements, and we spot substantial fit changes.
We have a few words with American short course professional, Lauren Goss. She recently announced a new title sponsor, new bike sponsor and very big change of scenery for training.
Hed Cycling of Minnesota announces a new, even wider, version of their aluminum Ardennes wheel, dubbed the Ardennes Plus. We take a quick look at the details.
Professional triathletes Amanda and Michael Lovato shared some exciting news with us. Amanda shares her thoughts on pregnancy as an athlete, life as a real estate agent, and what the future holds.
We look at a few of the new details and features of 11-speed Shimano Dura Ace 9070 Di2. Can Ultegra be converted to 11? What is the best triathlon setup? For more, read on.
We update our rim width database for the 2013 model year. Who went wide? Who stayed narrow? We also include several new manufacturers in our updated chart.
We review two 2013 model shoes from Saucony; the road-minded Kinvara 3 and the trail-worthy Kinvara TR. Both are lightweight, low ramp, and neutral in design.
We take a look at the new Zipp Vuka Stealth aerobar and their unique fit tool, called Vuka Fit. If you’ve ever been intimidated by fitting an integrated bar on your bike, this could change your perspective.
We review two shoes from Vivobarefoot – the Aqua Lite road shoe and the Breatho Trail shoe. These offerings fall in line with all others from Vivo, featuring flat soles and thin construction.
We discuss the particulars of how to true your wheels. Is it hard? Can I do it at home? You’ll need a few special tools, but the methods are simple and only require practice.
Today, Zipp announced that they will sell a disc brake version of their 303 tubular and carbon clincher to the public. Will they offer other disc brake wheel options? Is there an aero advantage?
We continue our series on minimal footwear. What makes a shoe minimal? We also suggest an overhaul for the naming scheme of all running shoes, whether minimal or not.