Articles by Slowman

Training

Finally, a $2,000 Treadmill That Checks the Boxes

Is there a sub-$2,000 treadmill that isn't the running version of a manual typewriter? Yes.

by Slowman, December 28, 2020

Triathlon

Sam Appleton’s Giant Trinity Advanced Pro

Giant might've had the best bang for athlete buck at Challenge Daytona with a 1st and 6th in the men's race. Here's one of the bikes.

News

ROKA Announces Progressive Lenses

I use progressive lenses for driving, cycling and running, in and outdoor. Getting them in a sport lens is now one-stop shopping.

Cycling

Giro Helios Spherical

Apparently, I've got a head problem. This translates into a helmet problem: finding helmets that work.

Cycling

Cervelo Caledonia Long Term Review

Here is what I like and don't like about this bike. Spoiler alert: take a hard look at the most affordable bikes in the series.

News

Why IRONMAN Has an Anti-Doping Program

I don't remember where I put my car keys, but I remember why IRONMAN has an anti-doping program.

Cycling

The Modern Wheel System

We wrote a lot about the idea of CADEX wheels. And their ability to hold pressure without leakdown. But do they ride well?

Cycling

Zipp QuickView (It’s About Time)

Yes it’s about time, but also about distance, power, vision, safety, data.

Triathlon

Tri Bike Brands You Like

Here are the 7 tri bike brands you'll buy next, along with why we think you chose as you did.

Industry

It’s a Buyer’s Market. For Now.

This assumes what Canyon, The Pro's Closet, QR, Cervelo (via MyBikeShop) are closing out is what you're interesting in buying.

Training

Watching Z Pro Tri Series: The Low-Down

Do you keep forgetting when and where to spectate this highly entertaining series? Me too. So here's the low down.

Triathlon

9 Watts!!

Canyon introduced, and is now shipping, the much anticipated Speedmax CF SLX Disc and CFR Disc, and the more affordable CF Disc.

Running

100/100: How to Log Workouts

We've had 200 people sign up for this Challenge in the last 24 hours. So, popular! But some are having trouble navigating. Here's the how-to.