Posted by Alder Martz on 30th Nov 2020
Ride Notes
As the first waves of COVID-19 hit, governments responded by imposing restrictions on social events, entertainment and hospitality, as well as travel and mobility. However before these measures cou
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Posted by Alder Martz on 12th Oct 2020
Campagnolo N3W: Is a 10t Cog Coming to 12sp? An FAQ.
Campagnolo’s 13 speed gravel groupset, Ekar, has introduced a new freehub body standard with the ability to use cassettes with 9 and 10t cogs. But before you roll your eyes, the new driver, calle
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Posted by Alder Martz on 24th Sep 2020
The Winning Bike of the 2020 Tour de France: Colnago V3R-S
It seems strange that a historic bicycle company such as Colnago never won the Tour de France until 2020. But here we are. Yes, Eddy Merckx won on a frame built by Mr Colnago but it was branded as a M
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Posted by Clive de Sousa on 24th Sep 2020
SRAM Update Red eTap 11 Speed Derailleurs
SRAM Red eTap 11 Speed rim and disc groups have for the last few years been one of the top selling groups for good reason. Light, fast, easy to install and wonderfully reliable the 11 speed eTap makes
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Posted by Alder Martz on 10th Aug 2020
Enve SES Road Tire: More Than Just Aero-Optimized Rubber
For years, Enve has focused on producing the fastest wheels. But one question continued to bother them: “What good is a fast wheel with an inefficient tire?” Enter the Enve SES Road Tire. It’s tu
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Posted by Alder Martz on 26th May 2020
Pinarello Dogma F12 Review & First Impressions
So this is it … THE BIKE of the moment. If you’re looking at top tier, pro tour level bikes, you’ve at least perused the F12. It may not be the bike you pull the trigger on, but it's impossible to ign
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Posted by Alder Martz on 22nd Apr 2020
i9 Noise Adjustable Endcaps
It’s not often that an April Fools joke becomes a reality, but that’s exactly what has happened with Industry9’s 2020 prank. When their April 1st video, featuring an adjustable, bluetooth enabled, hub
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Posted by Alder Martz on 7th Apr 2020
How To Ride Inside On A Budget (And Not Go Crazy)
We’ve all seen the magnificent pain cave setups of the Instagram and Youtube nobility. They are modern, clean, beautiful, sunlight places that have more in common with a display in the Museum of Moder
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Posted by Alder Martz on 7th Apr 2020
Top 10 Indoor Cycling Upgrades
If you’re looking to build the perfect pain cave for indoor cycling, this is our list of the top 10 upgrades to take your pain cave from a dungeon to a wattage cottage. Quick warning: no matter how gr
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Posted by Clive de Sousa on 2nd Apr 2020
Wahoo Element Roam Rebate for the Month of April
Looking for a new GPS computer? Don't look any further because now is the time to get one! For the month of April Wahoo is doing a rebate promotion for all Element Roam computers. If you're interested
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Posted by Clive de Sousa on 27th Mar 2020
My Campy App: Bring Your Groupset to Life Through Your Phone
Have you ever wanted an app that not only logs your ride data, but can also track how many shifts you’ve completed and which gear you have spent most of the ride in? Not only that, but wouldn’t it be
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Posted by Alder Martz on 13th Mar 2020
The Best E-Bike Hack: Don't Be One.
France has banned hacking eBikes to bypass mandatory speed limits. The new law, which prohibits ‘tuning’ eBikes to go faster than 25 kph (15 mph), carries a stiff penalty of €30,000 or up to 1 year in
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