Articles by Slowman

News

2022 Worlds Update: St. George in May, Kona in October; Kona Split into 2 Days

In a historic first, pro women will race on their own day in the October Kona event.

by Slowman, September 23, 2021

Industry

Bike Fitting Has Rebounded. And How!

Fitters were singing the blues a year ago, but now they’re can’t keep up with demand. With challenges, however.

News

De-Link Kona from its Perennial WC Status

Events have conspired to give IRONMAN its opportunity to move the WC from Kona.

Cycling

SRAM Blips, and the Future of Wireless Bar-End Shifting

SRAM has the first two wireless bar end shifter products (one of which is for sale). Will you buy the other one if produced for consumers?

Cycling

Clues to Shimano’s Future Development

A clue to Shimano's direction is evident in the naming conventions used in today's Dura Ace and Ultegra launches.

Cycling

Shimano Drops Major Road Group Upgrades

Dura Ace 9200 and Ultegra 8100 launch today, with 12 speed cassettes, faster shifting, better braking, and lower gearing.

News

Navigating Vax Passports & Travel Restrictions

For work, college, international travel, interstate travel, or racing, the screws are tightening. Here's a primer on health navigation.

Cycling

When To Oil, Grease, Friction Paste, Anti-Seize, or Threadlock

Based on my years of building bikes, here are the substance types I'm currently using on a bike.

Cycling

SRAM Launches XPLR, Doubles Down on Single Chain Rings

It’s a 1x collection pointed toward gravel, but offers intriguing possibilities for tri.

Cycling

Bike Washing For the Lazy Person

There is the right way to wash and lube a bike. And then there is my way. My way has this virtue: It actually gets done.

Triathlon

Exiting Your Wetsuit

Pros get out of a fullsuit in 8 seconds. The Average Joe? About 35 seconds. How about we get it down to 20 seconds?

News

Frodeno Cranks Out World Best 7:27 in Zwift Tri-Battle Royale

Lionel Sanders, racing for time rather than place, paid a painful price but still came home in 7:43.

Triathlon

Lionel Sanders’ New Canyon Speedmax CFR

Like any good marriage, Lionel and his Speedmaxes seem to become more comfortable and familiar with each other as time passes.