In a follow-up to our in-depth technical piece on the new Mavic CXR60, we offer detailed photographs and a ride report for the clincher version of this wheel set.

We take a detailed look at the Michelin Pro 4 tire line. This versatile tire now has four distinct models, new sizes, and even 650c. We also call in an expert to do Crr testing.

Alison Powers of team NOW and Novartis is a very versatile bike racer and is considered a threat in any time trial. We looked closer at her Specialized S-Works Shiv TT.

Felt has a guerrilla house brand division. It does not wage conventional war. Rather than making a full suite of saddles, handlebars stems, wheels, it picks off an occasional project and usually nails it.

We take a close look at the full line of 2013 Shimano Dura Ace 9000-series carbon wheels. They range from 24mm to 75mm deep, and are available in clincher or tubular.

There’s a set of imperatives now for clip-ons. At least if I’m going to ride them. There are mandatory functions. Here are some clip-ons that hit the mark, or come darned close.

Evelyn Stevens of Team Specialized-Lululemon won the 2013 Amgen Tour of California TT on an S-Works Shiv TT and we took a closer look at her bike.

Pennsylvania native Scott Zwizanski races for the Optum Pro Cycling team and we had the opportunity to check out his Orbea Ordu race bike.

Matthew Busche of Team Radioshack Leopard Trek was the only representative of his squad at the US Pro Cycling Championships and we looked closer at his Trek Speed Concept.

We review the steel cassette offerings from Colorado-based Sampson sports. They now offer a low-cost 11-speed option that is compatible with Dura Ace 9000.

This week Mavic unveiled the Cosmic CXR60 as the latest addition to the CXR Wheel-Tire System lineup that it first introduced a year ago with the Cosmic CXR80 wheels.

We review two 2013 cycling shoes from Shimano – the SH-TR60 tri shoe, and the SH-R170 road shoe. We also look at new Shimano cleats, including a second option in float.