Tech & Data
AllTrails is the only app you need for getting out on the trail. I’m a big fan of the service and will be using it over the Labor Day weekend to navigate up Long’s Peak. It’s always a good idea to bring a map along for any
Tech & Data
Aero positions in a mountain bike race sound absurd, but are they? With the Leadville Trail 100 just around the corner, Specialized decided to take a look and find out. Does grabbing your fork crown actually create any sort of aero advantage over a standard position? How about a simple
The Garage
OneUp Components has a cool new tool for quickly fixing tubeless tire flats. The new Plug & Plier Kit is intended to mount to the bottom of the EDC tool (sold separately), the Plug & Plier consists of a tubeless Jabber tool with 15 tire plugs, and a new set
Gear Reviews
Venti means “twenty” in Italian, fitting as Silca’s newest multi-tool is a step up from the Italian Army Knife Nove (9 tools) and Tredici (13 tools), the Venti cranks it up to 20 using the same flat profile and compact size. Among those 20 tools, you’ll find a
Tech & Data
Every year’s Tour de France seems to have a standout piece of tech that everyone is talking about, and this year it seems to be these goofy looking oversize rear derailleur pulleys. If you’re a normal person, you’ve probably never given a second thought to your derailleur
Bikes & Frames
Another new bike debuting tomorrow at the Tour de France, Team BMC will roll out their latest aero road weapon the new Timemachine Road. Aero is king these days, so how is BMC separating itself in a sea of flat tubes? By optimizing the water bottle attachments. According to BMC,
Bikes & Frames
It’s almost Tour de France time, which means it’s launch season! Looking very much like the SLICE Tri bike, the new Cannondale SystemSix was designed to be the fastest road bike ever made. They claim they pulled it off using six unique elements – Frame, Fork, Seat post, Stem,
Tech & Data
MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is quickly becoming the de facto standard in helmet safety. When the IIHS recently tested helmets for safety, MIPS helmets were the only ones to receive five star ratings. The system essentially separate the helmet into to independent layers, the layer connected to your head
Road
First thing first. Maloja (pronounced mah-low-yah) is named after a small Swiss mountain village. The German (not Swiss) brand focuses on producing quality bike and snow wear that looks stylish and unique. Lets start with the visuals. Maloja’s clothing is striking, but not in the standard loud colors paired
Bikes & Frames
The first bike I raced was an alloy Cervelo Soloist, it was an incredible bike. Despite riding carbon fiber rigs for the better part of the last decade, there’s still something I miss about the connected feeling and responsiveness an aluminum frame bicycle offers. Turns out alloy is far
Gear Reviews
Rapha’s new Crit Collection looks good. Really good. Good looks are typical of the brand, but this is definitely a new look. Compared to the company’s typical retro-inspired lineup with clean lines and muted colors, this crit attire is wild. Which is fitting, crits are wild. The collection
Gear Reviews
For longer rides chamois cream is a must, but the stuff is a gooey mess to apply and can be a real pain to wash out of expensive cycle clothing. Bodyglide, billed as “the original anti-blister, anti-chafing balm,” offers an alternative; a deodorant style stick applicator with chamois cream close