Articles by Slowman

Cycling

SRAM Expands its Expansive Gearing From Force to RED

A poem should not Mean, but Be. It's sort of like that with the RED eTAP AXS 36T Max.

by Slowman, February 8, 2021

Industry

Gravel Bikes and Tire Radius

When shopping for a gravel bike, there are 3 imperatives for me: cockpit geometry; tire clearance; and intended tire radius.

Training

Zwift Duathlon Racing is Here

For those fortunate enough to have both a cycling and running Zwift set-up, multisport racing will commence Wednesday, February 17th.

Training

What is Zwift Steering Like?

There are now two really good ways to steer in Zwift: Elite STERZO Smart and the Wahoo KICKR Bike. Here's what it looks like.

Cycling

Formula SpeedLock

How we all, in triathlon, don't know about this product is a mystery. But I know about it now, and so now will you.

Running

HOKA One One Carbon X 2

HOKA has gained confidence in how it makes shoes, and that is evident in the Carbon X 2.

News

Lucy Charles-Barclay Moves to CUBE Bicycles

Fan favorite and three-time Kona runner-up Lucy Charles-Barclay moves to CUBE, and to DT Swiss and Schwalbe

News

Update on the 2021 Race Season

Here are notes on the 2021 triathlon season after interviewing and surveying race organizers and others.

News

Two Challenges Begin Today

Missed the 100/100? Here’s the 50/50! And, the Big Kahuna is on for 2021.

Training

Slowtwitch Aerobic Points

This simple, perhaps simplistic, way of measuring training volume has stood the test of time.

Industry

Slowman’s Year End Listicle

I hate listicles. So here's mine. The products and tech that changed my everyday training experience in 2020.

Training

New Features Charge My Zwift Run Sessions

Repack Ridge and Pace Partners are my recent discoveries in Zwift Run.

Running

The HOKA Mach 4 Does Not Live Down to its Expectations

The facepalming Mach series got a major facelift. This shoe is... wow.