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MOVEMENT 12: Campagnolo slings another cog into the cluster

by Mark V Published April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Based on decades of empirical evidence, the general consensus among 95% of the world’s drivetrain scientists has been that a 12-speed road group would someday…

Gore-Tex Stretch Jacket

by Byron Published April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

If you’re trying to understand why a cycling rain jacket costs $369 instead of $29, here’s why: it’s ok to sweat in the Gore-Tex Stretch…

Alpinestars Drop Pro Kit

by Byron Published April 6, 2018

Ebikes are not exactly welcome on the trails in the Pacific Northwest, but if you’re going to ride one and with the increased speeds, Alpinestars…

Shimano Ultegra RX

by Mark V Published April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Shimano debuted an Ultegra RX rear derailleur with a clutched cage pivot at last Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. Unlike the obligatory disc brake marketing at…

2018 Road Bike Buyers Guide

by Byron Published April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Starting with road and then covering All-Road, Endurance, and Race-Rim (bikes for racing without disc) Competitive Cyclist is publishing the 2018 Road Bike Buyer’s Guides…

Bialetti Musa and Grinder

by Byron Published April 1, 2018April 1, 2018

Bialetti, an Italian brand best known for its Moka Express is the #1 seller in Italy and has grown in the US and international markets…

Rapha Explore: Cargo Bib Shorts

by Byron Published March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

It’s been said repeatedly (by us mostly) that adventure is where all the innovation is happening in the road category. Several reasons for that, some…