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The Unique Virtues of Shimano’s Road Wheels

When Shimano launched 12sp it also launched wheels. Slip past you? Worth paying attention.

by Slowman, September 27, 2021
Cycling

SRAM Blips, and the Future of Wireless Bar-End Shifting

SRAM has the first two wireless bar end shifter products (one of which is for sale). Will you buy the other one if produced for consumers?
Cycling

Clues to Shimano’s Future Development

A clue to Shimano's direction is evident in the naming conventions used in today's Dura Ace and Ultegra launches.
Cycling

Shimano Drops Major Road Group Upgrades

Dura Ace 9200 and Ultegra 8100 launch today, with 12 speed cassettes, faster shifting, better braking, and lower gearing.
Cycling

When To Oil, Grease, Friction Paste, Anti-Seize, or Threadlock

Based on my years of building bikes, here are the substance types I'm currently using on a bike.
Cycling

SRAM Launches XPLR, Doubles Down on Single Chain Rings

It’s a 1x collection pointed toward gravel, but offers intriguing possibilities for tri.
Cycling

Bike Washing For the Lazy Person

There is the right way to wash and lube a bike. And then there is my way. My way has this virtue: It actually gets done.
Cycling

Vision Metron 6D Integrated Handlebar

We unbox and analyze what Vision claims to be “The stiffest and most aero integrated handlebar and stem system.”
Cycling

Zipp’s Wheel Overhaul Continues

This has been a busy wheel year for Zipp. Here's the all-new 404 Firecrest and 454 NSW, and the kinda-new 858 NSW.
Cycling

My Saddle Search Commences

All of a sudden, saddles don't work for me anymore. Not even road saddles. Is it me?
Cycling

CADEX 36 Is Evidence the Premium Wheel is Alive and Well

For a time I held the view that premium wheels were an endangered species. I was wrong.
Cycling

Choosing a Road Bike Groupset

I just built up a new road bike for myself. This is the thought process that went into the component groupset I chose.
Cycling

Why I Ride What I Ride

What you choose to ride is not important. How you came to make your decision is.
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