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New Wahoo KICKR CORE 2

Wahoo improves the onboarding experience for buyers of their first smart trainer with the KICKR CORE 2.

by Ryan Rish, September 10, 2025

Cycling

First Impressions: Challenge Flandrien TLR

A performance-oriented racing tire best reserved for cyclocross-specific workouts and race day.

Cycling

First Impressions: Vistar // Powershift Wireless Group

TRP and Classified team up to launch a wireless group named Vistar // Powershift. The new group moves the industry a step further away from the front derailleur and a step toward a viable 1x group for almost all drop bar riding contexts.

Gravel

Choice is the Name of Shimano’s New Di2 Game

Shimano's move to wireless on their new XTR Di2 group was only a matter of time. Backward and cross compatibility with 12-speed Di2 opens up a whole range of drivetrain choices.

Gravel

Tailfin Tested: Bikepacking Made Easy

Last summer, I completed my first backpacking trip from Buffalo to New York City along the Empire State Trail. As a newcomer to bikepacking, I wanted to test out bags...

Industry

New Outdoor Updates from Wahoo

Following the launch of the ELEMNT ACE in December, Wahoo announces today updates across their ELEMNT line of bike computers, plus the introduction of their TRACKR RADAR. Although full specs...

Cycling

We Tested: CushCore Tire Liners

I had two main motivations for wanting to test out CushCore Tire Inserts. First, I’m prepping my winter gravel bike for outdoor riding in Western New York. Fixing a tubeless...

Training

Gamifying Your Workout Stats on Velocity

There have never been more options for creating and importing workouts within and across training platforms. For example, my coach can create and push a workout to me on TrainingPeaks,...

Training

Simple is Better: the Upgrade to Virtual Shifting

Indoor training just got a little more simple in our household with virtual shifting. It’s worth considering if virtual shifting would make your life more simple, too. Backstory My wife,...