For a decade the tri bike has been “rising.” The advent of newer aerobars that efficiently pedestal the pad and extension might signal a reversal of that geometric trend.
by Dan Empfield, May 12, 2015
I expected almost no incidences of speed wobble since the onset of today’s monocoque carbon frames. Instead 3 in 10 of you have had speed wobble occur with these bikes.
Where can you place your hands when riding, and have the bike handle to your liking? Good question, and it’s surprising how hard a question this is to answer.
When is a pillowcase sham a sham sham? When it’s a “grounding” or “earthing” sham.
It’s finally here. Pre-orders of the Recon Jet are being filled. This has been one of the most anticipated releases of a sports microelectronic in recent years. How well does it work?
Pioneer’s very highly regarded power meter has a new, aggressively low, price. The crank-based power meter will now sell for $999. (And, Quarq responds.)
Today Powertap announced two new power meters to join its very popular, and very accurate hub-based power meter.
Zwift, currently in beta testing, is a new virtual racing platform that is getting a lot of talk lately on the Slowtwitch forums and with good reason.
We review the leading virtual bike training and racing software and services: Bkool, Virtual Training, Kinomap, Tour de Giro and FulGaz.
Are these the most advanced cycling metrics produced by a power meter? This crank-based unit measures power every 30 degrees during a complete pedal rotation on both the left and right side.
South African Kyle Buckingham was the fastest age grouper in Kona in 2013 and returned this year as a Pro – here now is a power data comparison of those 2 events.
During a recent forum discussion about bike sizes, stem length and test rides, Josh Poertner of Silca added a few thoughts on science and perception.
Polar’s got a lot riding on its new intro, the V800. There are pluses and minuses versus Garmin’s 910xt, but overall Polar establishes a mighty platform for now and the future.
