Articles by Slowman

Cycling

Tire Pressure Calculator Wars

The difference between wheel makers and Silca on recommended tire pressures.

by Slowman, August 7, 2023

Cycling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport R

This tire makes a compelling case when compared to Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 S TR

Industry

Next F.I.S.T. Bike Fit Workshop Set for November

First held in 2003, F.I.S.T. celebrates its 20th year teaching its method of bike fit this November.

Industry

What is Dynamic Bike Fitting?

Most of the time when I say “dynamic bike fit” I have to explain what it is. So here's what it is.

Training

Bad Prescriptive Selling Seduces Badly

Prescriptive process are seductive. And they're great. Or not. Here's how to choose wisely.

Cycling

Dan & Josh: A Lubrication Discussion

Chain prep lubricates Josh Poertner while it gums up my sticky frictioned brain

News

Andrew Messick’s Place in IRONMAN’s History

The tenure of a successful IRONMAN CEO is a dozen years. Two had reached that milestone; now there is a 3rd.

Cycling

Dan & Josh: A Hookless Discussion

Josh Poertner and I riffing on hookless (I like hookless now; Josh likes it in the future).

Cycling

SRAM Drives Down Cost of Electronic with APEX AXS

This is a 1x groupset, gravel- and bikepack-oriented, but with tri implications.

Cycling

Tires Used By Today’s Cycling Pros

Rather than guess I thought I’d just ask. These are the tire types and widths the pros are riding.

Cycling

FastTT Is the Best Aerobar You’ve Never Heard Of

Among all the full forearm aerobars these might be the most comfortable.

Cycling

Riding the Gebiomized Stride

I hate every saddle made today, for every use. Know that before you read my review of this saddle.

Triathlon

How Does the KÚ Ride?

The story of KÚ is like an online singles profile: Intriguing, but will the attraction survive the first date?