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CADEX’s Handlebar Gambit

This brand is riding the wave of Iden, Blummenfelt, and its own boutique engineering.

by Slowman, October 20, 2021

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Continental’s New 5000 S TR Unlocks Door to Hookless

This new tire is lighter, faster, more puncture resistant and easier to mount, says Conti.

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The Climbing Rig

I went 9 years without a new road bike. Now I have 2. This Cervelo R5, with assists from Shimano and CADEX, is my new climbing rig.

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Cervelo’s R5: The Climbers Delight

My search for a dedicated climbing bike started with about 200 models; it ended an hour later with this model.

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The Unique Virtues of Shimano’s Road Wheels

When Shimano launched 12sp it also launched wheels. Slip past you? Worth paying attention.

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SRAM Blips, and the Future of Wireless Bar-End Shifting

SRAM has the first two wireless bar end shifter products (one of which is for sale). Will you buy the other one if produced for consumers?

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Clues to Shimano’s Future Development

A clue to Shimano's direction is evident in the naming conventions used in today's Dura Ace and Ultegra launches.

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Shimano Drops Major Road Group Upgrades

Dura Ace 9200 and Ultegra 8100 launch today, with 12 speed cassettes, faster shifting, better braking, and lower gearing.

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When To Oil, Grease, Friction Paste, Anti-Seize, or Threadlock

Based on my years of building bikes, here are the substance types I'm currently using on a bike.

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SRAM Launches XPLR, Doubles Down on Single Chain Rings

It’s a 1x collection pointed toward gravel, but offers intriguing possibilities for tri.

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Bike Washing For the Lazy Person

There is the right way to wash and lube a bike. And then there is my way. My way has this virtue: It actually gets done.

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Vision Metron 6D Integrated Handlebar

We unbox and analyze what Vision claims to be “The stiffest and most aero integrated handlebar and stem system.”

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Zipp’s Wheel Overhaul Continues

This has been a busy wheel year for Zipp. Here's the all-new 404 Firecrest and 454 NSW, and the kinda-new 858 NSW.