Directories Forum Shop Slowtwitch Logo Ball

Articles by Slowman

Triathlon

QR’s PRsix for 2015

 What if, instead of cramming every possible feature into a bike, somebody built one that was easy to adjust, easy to travel with, and was light, and was fast?
News

Stayin’ Alive – Rural

 Following up on our "Stayin' Alive - Urban," here's our guide to a cyclist's good behaviors that take into account a motorist's bad behaviors, increasing the likelihood of a safe return home.
Industry

Split-Nose Saddle Case Study

 It's a graphic example of the difference a saddle placement can make. Matt Hansen and Lionel Sanders ride very different positions, the fruit of where their split-nose saddles are mounted.
Industry

Change the Saddle, not the Position

 When you swap out a standard for a split-nose you probably don’t want to change your position, just your saddle. Let’s talk about how you mount a split-nose saddle so that only your saddle, and not your position, changes.
News

TriEqual did not Doom Lottery

 In our Reader Forum I conflated an overheated atmosphere associated with the TriEqual movement with (if I can be permitted) "Lotterygate." Upon reflection I was wrong; I now see no evidence of any nexus.
News

Who Tipped the Feds?

 Two triathletes are the likely agents drawing the attention of the US Attorney to Ironman's Lottery program. Here's why at least one of them made the decision he did.
News

No More Kona Lottery

 Ironman's Lottery program, around in some form since 1983, is no more. The U.S. Attorney interpreted this program as a violation of Lottery and Gaming laws, Ironman is voluntarily shutting it down.
Industry

The Return of Long and Low?

 For a decade the tri bike has been "rising." The advent of newer aerobars that efficiently pedestal the pad and extension might signal a reversal of that geometric trend.
News

Pro Athlete Race Calendar

 Recent statements from Life Time and Challenge echo similar comments from RDs: Absent significant advance notice of who's coming to our races, a pro purse is of limited use.
News

The State of Challenge

 Challenge is a favorite of pro athletes, but took a hit last week when it dropped the money in 5 of its American races. Where does this place the popular race production brand?