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The power of Sam Gyde

Belgian age grouper Sam Gyde won the M35-39 category in 8:45 with a super fast 4:29:47 age split and 24th place overall. Here is a look at his power numbers.

Cassette Spacers 2013

We update and expand our guide to cassette and freehub spacers for 2013. SRAM is on the 11-speed bandwagon, many manufacturers are offering 11-speed wheels, and more.

Cleat Replacement

We show you the professional method of cleat replacement. How do you replicate the position perfectly? Are shoe markings really accurate? For more, read on.

Fund the Rideye

We look at a very cool Kickstarter campaign called Rideye. This device is a small video camera and ‘blackbox’ recorder for your bicycle that can detect a crash.

New lights at Interbike

We take a look at a few new headlights and taillights at Interbike 2013. There is a mix of expensive, inexpensive, bright, fun, and even strange.

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 6

The latest edition of our Mailbag talks about two topics. How far will mechanical tri shifting evolve? How does frame safety testing work, both for stock and custom frames?

Bike Maintenance Schedule

Our tech editor Greg Kopecky shows you a sample maintenance schedule for your triathlon or road bike. How often should you replace the chain, cables, cleats, and brake pads? For more, read on and you won’t regret it.

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?

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.

Front Derailleur How-To

This is your How-To guide for setting up front derailleurs. We cover the basics for cable-driven systems, including a troubleshooting section for odd problems.

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 4

This edition of the Mailbag talks bike tech. First, what are the rules with mixing different brands of components? Next, what is the importance of rolling weight on our bikes?

Valve Extender Trick

Do your valve extenders rattle? Can your friends hear you coming from a mile away because of your noisy race wheels? We show you a simple trick to solve your woes.