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THE APP FOR BETTER, EASIER, LESS EXPENSIVE GEAR
The In The Know Cycling app gives you a simple way to find better, easier, less expensive gear and kit when using your phone.
Wheelsets
HOW WIDE WHEELS AND WIDE TIRES CAN MAKE YOU FASTER
Wide wheels and wide tires can help you ride faster when you choose and set them up in the right combination for how and what your ride.
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS FOR CLIMBING
I review the best lightweight wheels for climbing, explain why they are the right choice for some riders, and tell you which I like and why.
THE BEST CARBON ROAD BIKE WHEELS
I’ll tell you which are the best carbon road bike wheels of the many we’ve tested for different types of riding at three price tiers.
THE BEST AERO BIKE WHEELS
Aero bike wheels look, ride, and race fast. Here’s my review of the best aero wheelsets for flat and rolling riding, road racing, and crits.
RESERVE 52|63 – FAST ON FLATS, EASY ON YOUR WALLET
The Reserve 52|63 aero wheelset has a clear priority – go fast on flat terrain. It’s also a great relative value to add to your speed quiver.
THE BEST ALL AROUND CARBON DISC WHEELSET
If you own a road disc bike, you may be looking for that one all-around, carbon disc wheelset that performs well across a wide range of terrain.
Tires
HOW WIDE WHEELS AND WIDE TIRES CAN MAKE YOU FASTER
Wide wheels and wide tires can help you ride faster when you choose and set them up in the right combination for how and what your ride.
BEST ALL-SEASON BIKE TIRES
Read how I rated three all-season bike tires sold by companies whose top tubeless racing and training tires are among the best.
THE BEST GRAVEL TIRES
Picking the best gravel bike tires for the surfaces you’re riding can be the difference between a fast, confident ride and a slow, shaky slog
THE BEST TUBELESS BIKE TIRES
If you want the best tubeless tires for your road bike, there’s a lot to consider. I’ve reviewed what matters most and rated the top tires.
Bikes
TREK MADONE SL 7 GEN 8 – FAST AT HALF THE PRICE?
Does the $6,500 Trek Madone SL7 Gen 8 at half the price of the top-of-the-line SLR 9 perform well enough for an aero or endurance bike rider?
CERVELO SOLOIST – YOU DON’T NEED A $10K BIKE
The 2024 Cervelo Soloist proves you don’t need to spend US$10,000 to $15,000 to win at the highest amateur road racing levels.
Apparel, Shoes, and Helmets
THE BEST ROAD CYCLING SHOES IN 2024
If you are a serious roadie, riding one of the best road cycling shoes is worth the added performance and enjoyment they can give you.
BEST CYCLING BIB SHORTS
A good pair of cycling bib shorts is key to a great day on the bike. Here are my reviews of the best ones for 2+ hour rides from known brands.
THE BEST AERO HELMET FOR ROAD CYCLISTS
A well-fitting aero helmet for roadies can not only keep our heads safe, comfortable, and looking good, but it can also help us go faster.
BEST CYCLING HELMET FOR ROAD AND GRAVEL
We review the best cycling helmets for fit, safety, and comfort that are versatile enough to perform and look great on road and gravel rides.
Cycling Nutrition
ENTHUSIAST’S GUIDE TO CYCLING NUTRITION
Cycling nutrition practices have changed a lot in this decade. I’ll tell you which ones enthusiasts should follow to get the best performance
BEST CYCLING NUTRITION MIXES, GELS, CHEWS AND BARS
After testing a range of cycling nutrition products, we chose the best drink mixes, gels, chews, and bars for different types of rides.
Groupsets and Components
CHAIN WAX – FASTER, BETTER, CHEAPER WAYS
You can now chain wax faster than ever before with measurably better results and at a quantifiably lower cost than using an oil lube.
BEST ROAD BIKE PEDALS
While road bike pedals may not be sexy or expensive, they are vitally important to your performance, comfort, and safety out on the road.
SRAM RED AXS – SHOULD AN ENTHUSIAST BUY IT?
Would Nate, one of my fastest fellow enthusiasts and testers buy the SRAM Red AXS groupset? Watch the video in this review to see.
SRAM FORCE AXS – WHAT I LIKE AND DON’T LIKE ABOUT IT
After riding the SRAM Force Group AXS for months, there are a lot of things I liked about it, and a few things I didn’t. Watch my review.
Gravel Gear and Kit
THE BEST GRAVEL SHOES
Looking for the best gravel shoes, we tested enthusiast-level shoes designed for gravel riding and mountain bike shoes you can also grind in.
CHOOSING TIRES FOR GRAVEL EVENTS
Choosing the right gravel bike tires can seem nearly as daunting as Neo battling to free humanity from the Matrix. It doesn’t have to be.
THE BEST GRAVEL BIKE SHORTS
The best gravel bike shorts perform on a long gravel ride like road bike bib shorts and give you the utility and protection of MTB shorts.
GRAVEL RIDING TECHNIQUE FOR ROADIES
For all of you roadies who have come to gravel for the change of pace and pure fun of it, here are a few tips I’ve learned from riding it.
Power Meters and Computers
THE BEST POWER METER IN 2024
Choosing the best power meter is now easier than ever. Prices have stabilized, performance has equalized, and options have normalized.
THE BEST BIKE COMPUTER
Which is the best bike computer? I rate the Garmin Edge 840, Hammerhead Karoo 2, and Wahoo Roam V2 against what matters most.