Articles by Greg Kopecky

Industry

Disc Brake Primer – Part 1

We cover the basics of disc brakes for road and tri. What can you expect? Do they perform well? How must your maintenance routine change?

by Greg Kopecky, August 15, 2018

Industry

Building a Road Plus Gravel Bike

We detail the ins and outs of building your very own gravel or “Road Plus” bike. Is it all gravy, or are there still some kinks to be worked out?

Cycling

SMP T1 and T2 Review

We take a close look at two tri-specific saddles from Selle SMP, the T1 and T2. With a wide cutout and curves for days, are they for you?

News

State of the Business with Chris Wiggins

We interview Chris Wiggins of A1 Cyclery, an industry vet and shop owner. We cover their time in the cycling boom, and why they ultimately left the triathlon space.

Cycling

Giro Introduces Aether MIPS

Giro has announced a new road helmet featuring an updated and integrated version of the MIPS safety technology.

Cycling

Challenging Triathlon Saddle Assumptions

We examine parts of the triathlon saddle paradigm. How do you choose your saddle width and padding? Is there something beyond the narrow and firm racing saddle?

Industry

The Frame Material Debate

We investigate the debate of frame materials, and whether there is any future for materials other than carbon fiber. Can steel survive?

Industry

What is Road Plus?

We investigate the relatively new concept of Road Plus. Is it cyclocross? Gravel? Something else? Let's explore - pun intended.

Industry

1x Reconsidered

Our Tech Editor takes a look at 1x drivetrains and discusses how his feelings towards them have evolved over time. Are they for you?

Industry

What’s the Best Tire Size for Me in 2018?

We look at tire sizes for 2018. What should you use and why? How have tire sizes evolved?

Industry

Do These Wheels Make My Tires Look Fat?

We cover the often misunderstood topic of how rim width can greatly affect tire width - and what it means for your bike.

Industry

Smooth miles with Kona

We review a unique endurance road bike from the Kona brand. With a full line of models made for tarmac, gravel, or whatever you desire, these are not your typical road bikes.

Cycling

Hed Jet Plus review

We review the latest super-wide wheels from Hed – the Jet 6 Plus and Jet Plus disc. With a staggering 20.6mm internal width, these wheels may be re-writing the clincher playbook.