Articles by Slowman

Cycling

Zipp’s SL80 Road Bar is An Obvious Product

Finally, a component company that makes handlebars made a handlebar for its component.

by Slowman, May 15, 2024

Cycling

SRAM Drops New RED AXS Groupset

Vastly improved FD shifting, lighter weight, wider gear range, shorter cranks.

Industry

Not Such a Dumb Idea After All

How can you spot which new innovations to embrace and which to avoid?

Cycling

Zipp Super 9 Disc Wheel

Zipp triples down on hookless and the 28c tire size with data and race results to back its narrative.

Cycling

Relief for Your Broken Frame (And Your Wallet)

Carbon Fix is one high-quality, fairly-priced solution for a broken carbon frame (or accessory).

Cycling

Update on Hookless Wheels

UCI's decision on hookless, convergence on recommended pressures, ENVE hits back.

News

Bottlebrushes and Nail Drills

Spare some time for supporting tech: A cyclist, like an army, doesn't go very far on power alone.

Industry

F.I.S.T. Bike Fit Workshops Have a New Home

Workshops will take place in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Cycling

SRAM Wireless Blips Now Pair With AXS App

Wireless Blips are so good they can swing a decision toward SRAM. But pairing was a problem. Not anymore.

Industry

Apple AirTag as Bike Retrieval Aid

It's meant to help you find your keys. For some of us it's a cheap LoJack.

Cycling

The Hookless Crisis: Just Like the Disc Rotor Crisis

To everyone complaining about hookless road I ask: "Have you ridden it?" I have yet to find the first to say yes.

Cycling

De Soto Now Makes Seat Pads for Tri Saddles

Take 4 Advils and your tri saddle won't hurt as much. Or, take one De Soto Seat Pad.

News

Ownership of IRONMAN is More Than the Legal Status

Legally, owning IRONMAN is a right. Morally it’s a responsibility. For the right owner it’s a custodianship.