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THE BEST ONLINE BIKE STORE RANKINGS
Check out my online bike store rankings of those shops with the best prices, selection, satisfaction, and support for cycling enthusiasts
Wheelsets
THE BEST CARBON ROAD BIKE WHEELS
My reviews of the best carbon road bike wheels to fit your goals, profile, and budget, and their performance, product, and cost differences.
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.
THE BEST WHEELSET FOR THE MONEY – PART 2
I review the performance of several value-carbon wheels in the second part of my search for the best wheelset for the money.
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.
THE BEST WHEELSET FOR THE MONEY – PART 1
If you are looking for carbon wheels but have a limited budget, this review will help you find the best wheelset for the money.
THE BEST 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
THE BEST TUBELESS 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.
THE BEST GRAVEL TIRES
Picking the best gravel tires for the surfaces you’re riding can make the difference between a fast, confident ride and a slow, shaky slog.
Apparel, Shoes, and Helmets
THE RIGHT CYCLING SUNGLASSES
Choosing the right cycling sunglasses is hard. My “solution” has always been a compromise. Here’s a better approach to pick the best for you.
THE BEST WOMEN’S BIB SHORTS
Aiyana set out to find the best women’s bib shorts and compared differently designed models for cut, fit, and comfort.
BEST CYCLING BIB SHORTS FOR LONG RIDES
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.
BEST LIGHT AND COOL ROAD BIKE HELMETS
We review the best road bike helmets that are notably lighter and cooler than aero road helmets and other standard lids for enthusiasts.
THE BEST ROAD CYCLING SHOES
The best road cycling shoes we tested transfer your power efficiently, fit comfortably, look good, and are reasonably priced. Here they are.
THE BEST AERO HELMET FOR ROAD CYCLISTS
Before an aero helmet was created for roadies, helmets were mostly about protecting our heads while keeping us cool. Now, they can also make us faster.
Gravel Gear and Kit
KNOW IT – GRAVEL CYCLING FOR ROADIES
In 4 minutes, get in the know and link to more about why roadies are riding gravel and the best gravel tires, wheels, shorts, and techniques.
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.
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.
THE BEST GRAVEL WHEELS
Gravel wheels are a breed of wheelsets for riding dirt and gravel roads that surpass what road wheels can give you. Here’s my report on them.
Power Meters and Computers
THE BEST POWER METER FOR YOU
Choosing the best power meter is now easier than ever. Prices have stabilized, performance has equalized, and options have normalized.
WHY I SWITCHED TO THE WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT
The 2021 Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT is a clear winner, exploiting the Garmin Edge 530’s shortcomings and matching many features where the 530 excelled
Groupsets and Components
eTap vs Di2 vs EPS – WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?
Now that electronic groupsets from Shimano, SRAM, and Campy are well accepted, you may be wondering should I upgrade to eTap vs Di2? or EPS?
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.
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