SLO Cyclist's former chief editor and recovering road snob, Bek made sure everything ran smoothly around here. She was also the one who reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously--unless it involves black socks. Black socks are always serious.
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SLO Cyclist's former chief editor and recovering road snob, Bek made sure everything ran smoothly around here. She was also the one who reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously--unless it involves black socks. Black socks are always serious.
Freshly announced today at Interbike 2015, Wahoo is releasing its new ELEMNT GPS bike computer later this fall–shipping in November to be exact. We saw a demo of its functionality, and it seems that the only thing this computer can’t do is feed you snacks mid-ride. Available for $329, the […]
If you’ve ever felt let down by your current gel because it’s tough on the teeth or tricky to open with two hands while on the bike, Isoride has an answer for you. In their simplistic but ingenious design, these gel-snaps offer a new way to get to your energy […]
Price: $125 for interchangeable lenses, $135 for photochromatic Availability: Coming in early 2016 RX: Prescription compatible Colors: Available in six color options Brand new update to Lazer’s Magneto M1 sunglasses, the new shades share a similar shape (how’s that for alliteration, eh?) as the popular Krypton R1. But these work […]
This week we’re avoiding the heat–and the slot machines–in Las Vegas and enjoying the most awesome bike show of the year: Interbike 2015. We’re scheduled to see all the latest tech and then some, and we’ll be writing to you directly from the showroom floor (it’s air conditioned, and the […]
Derailleurs. If only someone could just tell you why your chain keeps skipping cogs. Like if only they could just look at your bike and tell you, “Oh. Turn your high limit screw 1/8 of a turn, and twist your barrel adjuster four clicks clockwise.” That person would be a […]
There’s nothing quite so awesome as hammering on the flats. Pushing a big gear and hitting some high speeds. Feeling awesome. Feeling fast. And then you pull up to a stop sign, and you stop. Because, you know, you’re cool like that. Traffic clears, you proceed. And just because you […]
I’m shaking. Maybe it’s not visible. Maybe it is. My arms and hands draped on the handlebars. Shoes still clipped into my Speedplays, and I’m not sure I can gather enough control of my feet to unclip. But I beat him. That stupid Sufferfest video hamster with his smug, elastic, […]
There comes a time in every cyclist’s life when he or she feels drawn to free up a little extra pocket or saddlebag space. That determined, focused refusal to carry unnecessary accessories like tire levers. After all, who needs tire levers to change a flat?! Ridiculous. You don’t need no […]
From their inception, shock-absorbing stems have seemed to always leave you wanting less. Less ugly, less weight, less un-cool. Redshift Sports is out to change our perception of shock-absorbing stems with their newest Kickstarter launch. You’ve heard us talk about Redshift last year when we checked out their quick release […]
While Selle Royal alluded to their new line of saddles designed to fit any rider in serious comfort over a month ago, today they’ve released specific details on their new Scientia range ahead of next week’s Eurobike bash. And these new seats promise that every type of cyclist will find […]
I’m sitting here wearing a white shirt and somewhat expensive workout pants. I’m not bragging about how much I spend on my clothes, I’m telling you that they now sport grease smears and a fancy (very newbie looking), chainring tattoo. It’s never intentional that I wear white on a day […]
Rotor, popular for their sweet oval chainrings, revealed today that they are launching a fully hydraulic groupset called the Uno. Six years in the making, the Uno is unique in that its hydraulic makeup won’t just be used for braking, it will also help keep you shifting like veritable butter. […]
A hamster is out-wheeling me. I’m an hour into another Sufferfest and leaning, heavy, forward into the bars. The soreness in my legs brings memories bubbling up of last Saturday’s ride. I’ll stay in that power zone, no problem. No extra effort here. But out on the road, I felt […]
Michael: “I’ve been training with just a heart rate monitor for a while, but I’ve been reading about power meters. What is the difference, and why would I need a power meter?” All right Michael, now this is a serious question. While you can certainly make great strides training with […]