Slowtwitch News

Diaa Nour’s unique Ventum One

Ventum co-owner Diaa Nour is originally from Egypt and he wanted to have a bike that is a tribute to his home country. Currently at IRONMAN Texas this bike with very intricate golden details is on display in the expo there.

by Herbert Krabel, April 26, 2018

News

Bermuda Chronicles: A Taylor-Made Course

This champion surf swimmer took to the bike like a pro, and is getting better on the run. America's Taylor Spivey could impress in Bermuda.

Industry

PowerTap Slashes Prices

August Power Meter maker PowerTap took a chain saw to its price list, cutting prices on all meters from 20 to 33 percent.

News

Bermuda Chronicles: Ben Kanute

Next week's ITU race is Bermuda features bike course favoring those with specific talents. Like Ben Kanute.

Industry

Do These Wheels Make My Tires Look Fat?

We cover the often misunderstood topic of how rim width can greatly affect tire width - and what it means for your bike.

Triathlon

The Canyon Speedmax CF SLX of Brad Williams

While US Pro Brad Williams visited the A2 Wind Tunnel in North Carolina we had a chance to look closer at his brand new Canyon Speedmax CF SLX race bike.

News

The Journey to Going Long

Adventure seeking triathlete Eric Lagerstrom transitions from short to long course racing.

Cycling

Profile Design: A Coherent Strategy for Aerobars

We do now finally have a coherent strategy for the use of the aerobar. Profile Design’s new product line is a template for this.

Industry

A2 Wind Tunnel discoveries with Brad Williams

US Pro Brad Williams spent a couple hours in the A2 Wind Tunnel in NC with his new Canyon race bike and discovered quite a few interesting items while he was there.

Triathlon

The Factor Slick of Jan Van Berkel

Swiss Pro Jan van Berkel recently partnered with the Factor brand and here now is a closer look at his sharp looking 2018 Factor Slick race bike.

Triathlon

The Squad Hornett of Michael Van Cleven

Belgian Michael Van Cleven is relatively unknown in North America but we now look at his Squad Hornett race bike. A bike we also do not see too often.