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Rudy Project 2013

 We take a close look at the Rudy Project line for 2013. This Italian-based company specializes in eyewear and helmets, and offers many options to suit your needs.
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Clever Engineering from Felt

 How do you retask your long/low frame motif to fit those who need narrow/tall bikes? Felt's B series has the slippery shape of the DA, but fits and rides like a Coup De Ville.
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Going on a Mad Fiber diet

 Today we take a closer look at the ultra light Mad Fiber wheels, which we had in our hands for a long-term test and all the test bikes that had them mounted were seeing instant signs of a successful diet.
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Bolt Tech – Will Torx Win?

 We analyze the evolution of bicycle bolts, which now include a relatively new standard, called Torx. We cover what it is, how it works, and the performance advantages.
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Rappstar’s Kona power data

 Jordan Rapp has been kind enough to share both his winning Quarq power file from New York, as well as his power data from Kona and TrainingPeaks provided an analysis of the data.
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Kona 2012 – by the numbers

 Pete Jacobs, Luke McKenzie, and Faris Al-Sultan were gracious enough to share their power data files and TrainingPeaks analyzed how the race went down, by the numbers.
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Headset How-To – Part 2

 We continue or How-To series on headsets. This segment covers stem and spacer installation, bearing preload adjustment, and all of the fun classroom theory behind general headset function.
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The Uber Training Bike

 We detail a very unique bike, made specifically for training in any condition or location. Is it a triathlon bike? A cyclocross bike? An ITU bike? The answer is – maybe.
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Headset How-To – Part 1

 By popular demand, we continue our How-To series, this time on headsets. While often overlooked or thought of as black magic, we attempt to debunk this rather simple piece of equipment.
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Tim Johnson’s Cannondale

 While in Las Vegas we took a closer look at the Cannondale SuperX Disc race bike of American Tim Johnson of the Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld.com team.
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Sampson Sports 2013

 We take a look at the products of Sampson Sports for 2013. Based in Denver, Colorado, this small manufacturer makes many unique products, including lightweight cassettes, bars, cranks, and more.