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Slowtwitch Mailbag – 3

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.

650c Project Bike – 2

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?

Recon Jet

The Recon Jet is the conflation of two hot ideas – a heads-up display and wearable computing – in one platform that could move forward information and safety. As of today you can order one.

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 2

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

650c Project Bike

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.

Power Meter 301

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.

Slowtwitch Mailbag – 1

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.

Wheel Size Wars

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.

Power Meter 201

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.

Power Meter 101

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.

Hub How-To – Dura Ace 7900

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.