Articles by Slowman

Triathlon

Quintana Roo’s New X-PR

The PRfive Disc was this brand's 2nd-from-top model. This new bike is 2 pounds lighter and more sidewind-stable.

by Slowman, May 9, 2022

Cycling

Culprit’s DIY Custom Full-Forearm-Support Armrest Kit

It's a custom, full-forearm, aerobar. But you're a participant in the manufacturing process, not a spectator.

Cycling

Bontrager’s Compelling RSL 75

Bontrager is sometimes a house brand, but often a first-rate accessory brand, as with wheels

Training

Wahoo Acquires RGT (Road Grand Tours)

The virtual cycling app complements SYSTM and rounds out Wahoo's virtual cycling ecosystem

Triathlon

How I Chose My sailfish Wetsuit

The top of the line sailfish is very nice. But the third from the top, half the price, is very compelling.

Industry

Have You Noticed the Changes in Cycling Clothing?

Elastic strapping. Longer legs. Pockets! (Some) zippers are getting bigger. "Training" collections.

Industry

What Is Sacrosanct About the Jersey Pocket?

Yes, road is always the last cycling culture to adopt common sense tech, but during-ride storage just must change.

Cycling

SRAM’s Time ATAC Pedals

Now that Time Pedals is part of the SRAM Family I thought we’d revisit what that pedal system is all about.

Gravel

Bikepacker Update

There's very little to do now, except to hike my leg over the top tube and go.

Cycling

Aero Helmet Comparison: Lazer v Giro

I’ve got lots of miles in a pair of new aero helmets, the Giro Eclipse Spherical and the Lazer Vento, here's what I chose.

Industry

Using the Wahoo RIVAL to Record Your Runs

The RIVAL is almost as simple to use as your sports watch from a generation ago.

Triathlon

How Today’s Wetsuits Fit

Size charts are often unreliable determiners of fit. Here are some tips.

Cycling

Hookless Road & Tire Compatibility

Here are each brand's charts, and a global chart we've launched to help you keep track.