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Orange is the new Black

The 2017 Specialized Shiv of Tim Don may not be completely orange, but it is a bright beacon in a sea of black carbon race bikes. But it is not just about looks here.

by Herbert Krabel, March 7, 2017

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Does Conti Deserve the Love? No. Yes.

There is market share. And then there is an abject stranglehold on a market segment. Does Continential deserve a 71 percent brand preference?

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1x Best Practices

SRAM repurposed a pair of shelved technologies, brilliantly displayed their relevancy, and transformed the landscape of cycling. Here's how best to use this tech.

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Scott Cadence Plus: Aero Road Done Right

Scott's new Cadence Plus helmet proves that an aero road helmet doesn't have to be a compromise. It can be lighter, more comfortable, and just as aero as a dedicated TT helmet. This is easily the best road helmet I've ever used.

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Shimano Di2 versus SRAM eTap

The best shifting? That's easy. Shimano wins. But SRAM does so much well it's a tough call. Slowtwitchers polled are 50/50 on SRAM v Shimano.

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The Ridley Dean FAST of Igor Amorelli

Brazilian Igor Amorelli did not have the Kona day he desired, but here is a look at the Shimano equipped Ridley Dean FAST of this Red Bull athlete.

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The patriotic Trek Speed Concept of Timothy O’Donnell

American Timothy O'Donnell had the top podium spot as a target when he came to Kona, and in the end finished 6th aboard this very distinctive patriotic themed Trek Speed Concept Project One.

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MET Drone Wide Body

Updated for 2017 and new magnetic visor. The MET Drone Widebody was not on my radar of "interesting helmets" until it showed up - without decals - on the head of Jan Frodeno at IM Frankfurt in 2015. After testing it, I'm surprised it's not more popular.

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POC Cerebel: Long Term Review

The first in a series of reviews of the latest in aero helmets focusing on everything other than how aero they are. Here we take a long term look at the POC Cerebel.

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The Kona Q bike of Even Evensen

Even Evensen of Oregon grabbed a Kona qualification spot in M65-69 at the 2016 Subaru IRONMAN Canada aboard this Specialized Roubaix road bike.

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The Orbea of Carrie Lester

Aussie Carrie Lester finished second at the 2016 Datev Challenge Roth in Germany and here is a closer look at her Orbea Ordu OMP super bike.

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Shimano R9100 (Power Meter!)

Better ergonomics, greater RD range, improved electrical components, better and faster wheels, borrowed tech from XTR, and a power meter!

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Fat Bike should be your next bike

You're thinking, "I'm a triathlete. Why do I need a fat bike?" After a winter spent riding outside in all conditions, the Fast Big Dog gives the skinny on this great training tool.