When it comes to saddles, it’s important to remember we’re all different. What works for 140 random people on the cycling subreddit who have all suggested a specific brand does not mean that saddle will work for you. So, first, it’s important to take stock of what you don’t like. Here, we’ll determine how to find the right saddle for you by highlighting problem areas in your current saddle. […]
Check out our gear roundup for quick info on some cool releases from top bike brands. APIDURA LAUNCHES TWO NEW AERO BOLT-ON TOP TUBE MODULES Following the launch of its popular Aero System frame bag, Apidura is building on their success with new bolt-on Aero Top Tube Module and Long version. […]
I spent years in a real-life, fundamentalist cult where the rules were not so much guidelines as a long, constantly updating list of things that might get you side-eyed, corrected, prayed over, or quietly removed from everyone’s group text. Thou shalt not wear pants if thou art a woman. Thou […]
The Zenith from the Allgäu-based premium road bike brand Baldiso combines top-tier aerodynamics, low weight and surprising comfort in a consistently performance-oriented road bike that’s configured to order. Baldiso, a premium but small road bike brand from the Allgäu region of Bavaria, has released details on its Zenith road bike: […]
LOOK Cycle has updated its Geo CityVISION pedal, adding integrated biomotion lighting to a wide-platform flat designed for urban riding. The concept is straightforward: instead of relying only on static lights mounted to the bike, the system places rechargeable LEDs at the pedals, where the rider’s movement is more immediately […]
There aren’t many things I hate about cycling, but topping up sealant when valve cores are sticky has to be up there. Now I hear what you’re saying–shouldn’t you be checking your sealant often enough that your valve cores don’t get sticky and tough to remove? Well, yes, but my […]
How many Boa dials does it take to get you the perfectly fit cycling shoe? Well, the answer is as many as Bont feels is necessary. In this case, just one. But it’s not just the ultra-strategic Boa dial, it’s the fully wrapped cable wiring system. Turn the dial one […]
If you’re into triathlon, you’re probably aware of the running involved. It’s for that reason that we’re sharing this cool new, on-demand illuminated, hi-vis jacket by Twinery. Which, of course, also works for cycling. With embedded LightGuide technology, you can run in low light situations with an added layer of safety. A […]
I remember my first real rookie cycling mistake. I had just bought a Schwinn road bike at Salvation Army, and my mom gave me a little cash for my birthday. I spent hours looking up cycling gear on eBay, and was determined to get all set up to ride like […]
You know the numbing pain. The toe-crushing discomfort of ill-fitting cycling shoes. Pinky toes screaming at you to stop your training ride and immediately build a bonfire to destroy those kicks once and for all. You are not alone. I also feel your struggle. I also have buckled under the […]
If there’s one thing in road cycling culture that causes anxiety–more than clipless pedals–it’s getting your kit just right. Kask, makers of some very excellent helmets and some dang Koo sunglasses, have teamed up with designer and former pro rider Iris Slappendel to create a new collection of coordinated women’s […]
These days, I’m pretty obsessed with CX. In fact, I’ve got my first race of the season coming up this weekend, and I’m hoping my on-again off-again commitment to training pays off. But there’s no better way to stay motivated than by watching other racers power through a course, and […]
If you’ve ever slapped on a cheap lid from 1994, you know the term Mushroom Head intimately. Perhaps that experience has led you to searching for the best bike helmets. Guess what? You’re not alone. We’ve also been on a journey to finding stylish cycling lids that banish the old […]
HAVE A CYCLING FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN There’s nothing quite so scary to me as Halloween. Huddling in the house with the lights off, hoping and praying no kids knock on the door–dreading the influx of candy and the outflux of my waistline. But, alas, now that I’m a parent, I’ve […]
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