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Articles by Greg Kopecky

Patents’ Effect on Tri Products

We examine several patents held by cycling and triathlon companies, and the competitive boxing match that ensues. Are the original products still the best, or is newer always better? Read on.

A chat with Uli Schoberer

We had the opportunity to sit down with Uli Schoberer, the entrepreneur and engineer who created SRM. He tells us about how they started, where they’re going, and some very interesting pieces of history.

A day with SRM USA

We visited the US Service Center of Germany-based SRM in Colorado Springs, CO to see what is going on behind the doors of this popular power meter brand.

Fast Tires for 2012 – 3

In a recent Slowtwitch poll a total of 29 votes were spread amongst Dugast, Schwalbe, Vredestein, Hutchinson, and Veloflex. Those are some really great tires! For some of you, your best possible choices.

Fast Tires for 2012 – 2

Veloflex is the silent killer, Schwalbe has the most potential for growth, and if youve never heard of FMB, they are the hot ticket when it comes to road cycling. Tire reviews Part 2.

Fast Tires for 2012 – 1

Part-1 of a two-part overview of current tire offerings, clincher and tubular, for all major brands. Consider this an “as-of-early-2012” summary of what’s out there. We focus primarily on tires sold as race-intended.