Directories Forum Shop Slowtwitch Logo Ball
Cycling

Fast Tires 2013 – Part 2

 We continue our 2013 update on all-things-tire. This segment covers a few more brands, including Bontrager, Challenge, Schwalbe, and Specialized.
Cycling

Fast Tires 2013

 We examine the world of tires for the 2013 model year. What has changed? Who are the major players? Perhaps most importantly - what is the fastest?
Cycling

Hed Jet 6 (650c) Ride Review

 We review our 650c test pair of Hed Jet 6 wheels after putting some miles on them. This wheel changed to wide rims for 2013, and we break some big news about the deeper Jet 9.
Cycling

Speed Concept Makeover

 Three years ago Trek launched a game changing superbike, the Speed Concept. Today Trek announces the new and improved. How new? Not that much. How improved? That's another story.
Cycling

Mavic CXR60 C Ride Report

 In a follow-up to our in-depth technical piece on the new Mavic CXR60, we offer detailed photographs and a ride report for the clincher version of this wheel set.
Cycling

Michelin Pro4 Review

 We take a detailed look at the Michelin Pro 4 tire line. This versatile tire now has four distinct models, new sizes, and even 650c. We also call in an expert to do Crr testing.
Cycling

Alison Powers’ S-Works Shiv

 Alison Powers of team NOW and Novartis is a very versatile bike racer and is considered a threat in any time trial. We looked closer at her Specialized S-Works Shiv TT.
Cycling

Felt’s Newest Aerobar

 Felt has a guerrilla house brand division. It does not wage conventional war. Rather than making a full suite of saddles, handlebars stems, wheels, it picks off an occasional project and usually nails it.
Cycling

Shimano 9000-series wheels

 We take a close look at the full line of 2013 Shimano Dura Ace 9000-series carbon wheels. They range from 24mm to 75mm deep, and are available in clincher or tubular.
Cycling

3 Clip-Ons I Like

 There's a set of imperatives now for clip-ons. At least if I'm going to ride them. There are mandatory functions. Here are some clip-ons that hit the mark, or come darned close.