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2014 Pivot Les 27.5

27.5 is the newly accepted term for the MTB wheel size that was formerly known as 650b and we now look at the brand new Pivot Les in that size.

What’s in a review?

We give a sneak peek into the world of product reviews. How do you decide what to review? What goes into writing one? How long do you use each product?

2014 Ceepo Stinger

Ceepo showed the 2014 Stinger at the 2013 Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It has been redesigned along with some other products in the Ceepo line.

BMC Teammachine SLR01

BMC calls the Teammachine SLR01 acceleration redefined and considers it as part of their altitude line of bikes. We took a closer look at Eurobike 2013.

The Cervelo S3 is back indeed

After about a 2-year absence from the Cervelo lineup the S3 is back for 2014 – more aero, stiffer and at the same weight. The S3 is now ready to turn a few heads.

fi’zi:k Tritone saddle unveiled

A first look at the brand new fi’zi:k Tritone triathlon saddle, a product that is a steep departure from the tradition of this Italian brand, but it is also very much fi’zi:k and Italian.

A unique 6.7kg Open project

At the 2013 Eurobike show we spied this very sweet and crazy light Open O-1.0 with a funky prototype leaf blade suspension fork, and at 6.7kg just under the UCI road bike weight limit.

Shimano Elbows into Bike Fit

Make way for Shimano, arguably the largest revenue seller worldwide of bicycle specific stuff. It’s entering the world of bike fit in a big way. It’s protcol? Well see. But that crank on its fit bike!

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 5

This edition of our Mailbag covers some practical questions on tire pressure and sport selection. Take a look and even submit your own question for a future article.

Fit System Explosion

It’s official: the top-5 bike companies in the world each have a fit system. Not since the advent of the mountain bike have so many bike brands delved into something so not in their wheelhouses.

CycleAware and FOOTbrake

We look at a few products from two manufacturers – CycleAware and FOOTbrake. If you’re having trouble finding a gift for your triathlete friends or spouse, look no further.

RPM2 Measurement Insoles

We look at a pair of force and motion-measuring insoles that can be used for cycling, running, and injury rehabilitation. It’s called RPM2, and made in the USA.