What Is A Bike Cassette? A bike cassette is the component of your bike that attaches to the freehub on your rear wheel. It is easily recognized as a large cluster of straight splines that your bike chain loops over that controls the torque being pushed when you are pedaling. The entire cassette is then attached …
Best Triathlon Bikes for Beginners If you are reading this guide I am assuming you have logged a few triathlons under your belt and are now looking for the best entry-level triathlon bikes. If you are purely after the best triathlon bike for beginners, this is the article for you! This article is all about …
Pearl iZUMi Road Race IV Shoe Review Competitive cyclists know how even the smallest of advantages can position them to cross the finish line first. Like footwear. Enter the Pearl iZUMi Men’s Road Race IV, a space-age addition to the athletic shoe market. This high-concept cycling shoe is designed with the latest technology for one …
If you’re struggling to find the best road wheel for your bike out of the hundreds on the market, then we hope to help with our in-depth reviews and comparisons of some of the top brands and models. This review will focus on carbon clinchers from Eagle Wheels that feature DT Swiss 240 hubs and …
Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher v3 Road Wheel A fast road wheel is only as good as its ability to maintain speed and traction in a variety of conditions. Today’s review is all about the Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher V3 Road Wheel, one that promises to give you a competitive edge in your next …
If you are into cycling then you know some good pedals can make a difference! Below I have highlight one of my favorites in this Shimano SPD SL Carbon Pedals Review! Key Features Extra-Wide Pedal Platform The extra-wide pedal platform provides more surface area for your foot, which allows for an efficient transfer of power. …
25 Health Benefits of Cycling The health benefits of cycling include a never-ending list of physical, mental, social, and even environmental improvements that come from bouts of pedaling. As a matter of fact, biking can be an enjoyable leisure activity, form of transportation, means of fresh air, and/or competitive sport for men, women, and children …
Why are aero wheels faster? One of the big topics that come up when you are looking to get into time trials and triathlons in cycling is aero wheels. Wheelsets on bikes are an expensive upgrade, in fact in most cases upgrading your wheelset is frequently more expensive than your entire bike! This is especially …
Does working out on an indoor trainer give the same results as using a regular bike? This is a frequent question I see posted around and in discussion forums. Working out on an indoor trainer vs. working out on a regular bike (on the road). Long story short, yes they yield the same results. But why does …
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Tri bike vs Road bike for first Ironman A lot of people breaking into Ironman, myself included, eventually come across this question. Should I use a Tri bike or Road bike for my first Ironman/Triathlon? We all know cycling, in general, can start costing money very quickly as you add in bike upgrades to make …
