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The Greatest Race in History: Fabs v. Phil

by Byron Published June 28, 2018

I’m totally biased on who I want to win the Greatest Race in History, also the most important gran fondo ever. In what amounts to…

Bike Helmet Ratings

by Byron Published June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

It helps to know that helmet development was driven by UCI rules requiring pros to wear them (after a death in the peloton), which meant…

Tern Adds New, Updated GSD Model

by Byron Published June 25, 2018June 20, 2018

We’re traveling back from Sitka, Alaska today, but wanted to get this news out. During Eurobike, Tern announced an update to their GSD line, equipping a…

Pivot Firebird 29

by Byron Published June 22, 2018June 20, 2018

When asked what to buy, I tell everyone get a bike that’ll run both wheel sizes: 27 and 29. My personal bikes do that: road…

Cheap Gear for the Bike Commute

by Byron Published June 21, 2018June 20, 2018

Yesterday NYT ran a story about cheap gear for the commute. I could do without the MAMIL stereotype, but the author AC Shilton told me that…

3T Strada Official Haute Route bike

by Byron Published June 19, 2018

Fondos with themed bikes, sure why not? And, the 3T Strada just became the official Haute Route bike. Equipped with the new 3T Torno Crank, THM carbon cockpit,…

Tern Upgrades Vektron Folding eBike Line

by Byron Published June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Just over 7 years ago, Tern launched in Taiwan and today they announced an upgrade to their Vektron folding ebike line. The upgrades include New…

Kari Traa Svala Tee

by Byron Published June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

Kari Traa recently sent us the Svala tee and Pam has been wearing it to workout and ride MTB. As I shared in my post…

Mark V reviews: Park PRS-25 Team Issue Portable Repair Stand

by Mark V Published June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Park Tool has been the first name in bicycle tools for decades, at least here in the States. For me worn and weathered Park workstands…

Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt3: Compass Maes Parallel 31.8 handlebar

by Mark V Published June 10, 2018June 11, 2018

In this last in a series of three posts discussing long reach handlebar alternatives to the run-of-the-mill compact road dropbar, I look at a modern…