Articles by Slowman

Running

The Clifton 5: HOKA Made a Good Shoe Great

Footwear companies are famous for wrecking a good shoe. In this case, a good shoe keeps getting better.

by Slowman, November 2, 2018

Industry

It’s Jim Manton, If You Want To Be More ERO

Our series on the World's Premier Bike Fitters continues with Jim Manton of ERO, based on SoCal.

Industry

Trent Nix: A Bike Fit Oasis in the Southern Plains

Is Trishop in Plano the only good Metro-Dallas bike fit option? No, but it's among the top half-dozen fit LBSs in the U.S. Here's why.

News

Beyond Kona

More than any other year, travelers to Kona got out of Kona during Ironman week.

Industry

ACME Bicycle Company: Ace Fitters

The first in a series on the best bike fitters local to you. Are you in NYC? These guys are good.

Industry

Powertap Addresses Gripes With New P2 Pedal

Customers love Powertap’s accuracy, user flexibility and price. Bearings and service turnaround? Less so. Fixed! Says Powertap.

Cycling

S-Works Shiv Disc

Specialized is beginning to roll out a new tri bike platform, starting at the very top ($$). Is it a winner?

News

Was There a Domestique in Kona?

And, is that okay? Here's what the rules say, and you're crazy if you think this was the first time.

Industry

Which Bike Brand Won the Kona Count?

Year over year? Canyon by a nose (cone). I’ll explain my methodology below.

Triathlon

Auspicious Race Debut For Felt’s IA Disc

In the first time out on her new IA Disc, Felt's star athlete rode 4:26 in Kona. Not a bad start for a new bike model.

News

Ryf Resurrects Her Race From Ruins, Takes 4th Kona Title

Daniela Ryf's Hawaiian Ironman was on life support by 10 miles into the bike. It was her best win ever.

News

Lange Repeats As Records Smashed in Kona

One of endurance sport's landmark barriers was broken as multiple athletes break the 8 hour barrier on a course of legendary difficulty.

News

Are New Cervelo and QR Websites Harbingers of Change?

Do configurators presage changes in distribution, inventory, accounting, assembly?