State of Tri Bike Service – 2
We continue our analysis of the current state of affairs in triathlon bike service. This article interviews two high-end tri bike dealers, to hear their thoughts on the situation.
by Greg Kopecky, July 8, 2013We continue our analysis of the current state of affairs in triathlon bike service. This article interviews two high-end tri bike dealers, to hear their thoughts on the situation.
by Greg Kopecky, July 8, 2013We look at the current state of triathlon bike service and repair. With new designs, integrated parts, and endless technology, how does the retailer prosper?
This edition of the mailbag covers three topics – muscle fiber recruitment, speedsuit effectiveness, and whether or not triathletes should include road bike training into their routine.
This is part two of our 650c project bike story. We detail the rest of the components and discuss our final thoughts on the bike. Does 650 trump 700? Is our 6’1″ Tech Editor a convert?
Our second edition of the Slowtwitch Mailbag features two questions. First, how does one go about prioritizing their triathlon investments? Second, Joe Friel weighs in on power and pacing
We give the full details of our coolest bike review in a long while – our custom Serotta with 650c wheels. Why 650? Why custom? For all of the specifics, read on.
This is our third and final article in our educational Power Meter series. We look at a few final graphs and attempt to distill all of the nonsense into a few succinct messages.
In our first edition of the revived Slowtwitch Mailbag, we answer several reader questions. We cover chipped paint on carbon frames, front disc wheels, and the debate over saddle bag contents.
Everyone should ride 700c wheels. No, everyone should ride 650c. Is there a happy middle ground? What about mountain bikes? We tackle these questions, and propose a solution.
We continue our series on power meters; this time hitting sophomore level 201. We do some detailed file analysis, and see if different head units affect your data.
We take a look at cycling power meters from a very basic approach. How do they work; what do they actually do? We slice and dice data transmission, power equations, and more.
We take a detailed look at the full service procedure for Shimano Dura Ace 7900 hubs. While similar to older Shimano hubs, this generation brought on some unique features.