Articles by Herbert Krabel

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We Noticed: Specialized, Silca …

We came across a hairy question in the Specialized Win Tunnel, new Silca valve extenders, a tastefully nude product, a new saddle from Cobb and more.

by Herbert Krabel, July 2, 2014

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Verwer & Janssen Oud Gastel Tri

Triathlon videos are often lame but there are a few exceptions to that rule. Go check out this Verwer & Janssen Oud Gastel triathlon - a Dutch Highway Bliss.

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Celtman 2014 in images

The 2014 Celtman Extreme Triathlon took place this last weekend in very ideal weather conditions, and a course record was broken in that remote location in Scotland.

Triathlon

A new Felt and more for Rinny

Mirinda Carfrae has a new Felt IA FRD and she went to Mat Steinmetz of 51Speedshop to fine tune the fit. We have her numbers and much more in our hands.

Cycling

Meet the new Orbea Ordu OME

The Orbea Ordu OMR is the bike raced by Andrew Starykowicz, but to reach a broader mass Orbea now introduced the Orbea Ordu OME.

Industry

Campagnolo Chorus EPS launched

Chorus is the best selling Campagnolo group and it is now available as an EPS edition. This may be the product many folks have been waiting for.

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Up close with the Chatt Tri Club

Chattanooga, TN will host an Ironman event this fall and we checked in with the Chattanooga Triathlon Club to see what is going on with this Scenic City team.

Industry

The SRAM Rival 22 group

SRAM now offers a Rival 22 group in a hydro rim or disc brake version, plus a mechanical rim brake edition is also available from this brand.

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A few words with Trent Chapman

Trent Chapman raced all over the world in the late 90s with folks like Crowie and Greg Bennett. Chapman now works in marketing for Jim Beam and has fun with triathlon.

Industry

Smith introduces Overtake helmet

Smith Optics launched their first road helmet at the 2014 Press Camp and it made quite a fine impression on the attending media and industry folks.

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We Noticed: Fabric, Enve, Smith…

We noticed lots of carbon bling from Fabric and Enve, new shades from Smith and a lightweight jacket from Sugoi at the 2014 Summer Press Camp.

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Images from 70.3 Luxembourg

We were super thrilled to see Marino Vanhoenacker back on top of the podium and here are lots of images from the Ergo Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg.

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Vanhoenacker back on form

Marino Vanhoenacker won Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg with an effort that reminded us of the form he had prior to his injury. Lisa Hütthaler took the women's title.