We review the latest 11-speed groupsets from Shimano – Ultegra 6870 Di2 and the ‘non series’ R785 Di2 with hydraulic disc brakes.

Our Tech Editor attended a test of the new Shimano R785 hydraulic road disc brakes. This included descending for over an hour down Mt. Haleakala in Hawaii.

We review the latest carbon clincher offering from Roval, the house brand for Specialized. With wide rims and DT hub internals, they are set to compete with many aftermarket wheels.

Specialized launched a new women’s specific beginner triathlon bike in Kona during the Ironman Worlds dubbed Alias and you can check out some details here.

We review three Specialized road tires – the S-Works Turbo, Turbo Pro, and Roubaix Pro. With new rubber compounds and puncture breakers, the big S is making big claims.

Danish Pro Jimmy Johnsen is going into the 2013 GoPro Ironman World Championships ranked #12 and we were able to check out his Ceepo Viper.

Specialized athletes competing during the London Olympics were on bright orange bikes, and here in Kona the Specialized Pros ride 1974 paint scheme inspired Shivs.

We review the Serfas Urbana 650c x 28mm tire. This unique product is custom made for one retailer, and is one of the only wide 650c tire options in the world.

We hunkered down with a pair of Reynolds’ Aero 58 and 72 wheels for a long-term test. These wheels have a very unique design among their peers, so we were eager to learn more.

Continental quietly unveiled a new version of their popular GP4000 S tire at Eurobike this year. We got in touch with them for more tech information to satisfy our tire geeks.

We encountered Chris Legh on the Queen K highway during the 2013 Ironman Kona week and he kindly stopped and let us look closer at his Trek Speed Concept.

We dissect the pros and cons of both electronic and mechanical shift systems. Which should you choose and why? Is one inherently faster than the other?