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THE BEST ROAD BIKE SHOES

Road bike shoes should transfer your power efficiently, fit comfortably, look good, and be reasonably priced. The best ones I’ve reviewed do all of that.
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KNOW’S NOTES – VALUE CARBON WHEELS, FALL RIDING, SPECS AND PERFORMANCE

This week read about competitive carbon wheels that sell for $1155, how to get motivated to do fall riding, and trying to relate specs to performance
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THE BEST CARBON ROAD BIKE WHEELS

If you are ready to spend good money on a set of all-around, carbon road bike wheels for your rim brake bike, dig into my reviews and comparison of the best
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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.
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THE BEST ONLINE BIKE STORE RANKINGS

This post gives you my up-to-date online bike store rankings of those with the best prices, selection, customer satisfaction, and support for cycling enthusiasts
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Wheelsets and Tires

THE BEST CARBON ROAD BIKE WHEELS

October 14, 2018 87 comments

If you are ready to spend good money on a set of all-around, carbon road bike wheels for your rim brake bike, dig into my reviews and comparison of the best

THE BEST CARBON DISC WHEELSET

September 23, 2018 71 comments

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.

THE BEST TUBELESS BIKE TIRES

June 11, 2018 48 comments

If you are looking for a pair of new tubeless bike tires for road cycling, I’ll tell you what matters most in choosing between them and which are the best ones out there.

THE BEST ROAD BIKE WHEEL UPGRADE OPTIONS

May 13, 2018 77 comments

I review the best road bike wheel upgrade options for bikes with rim brakes, most of which can be had for under $/£/€1000.

THE BEST ROAD DISC WHEELSET UPGRADES

April 30, 2018 75 comments

If you’ve bought a road disc bike recently, you’ve probably asked yourself…which road disc wheelset would be a real upgrade at a reasonable price?

ROAD BIKE WHEELS – HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST FOR YOU

January 8, 2018 12 comments

How do you decide which are the best road bike wheels for you and where you should buy them? This post answers these and other question we road cycling enthusiasts face when it’s time for new wheels.

BEST CLIMBING WHEELS FOR RIM BRAKE BIKES

August 30, 2017 80 comments

I review the latest and best climbing wheels, explain why they are the right choice for some riders, tell you which I like and don’t, and why.

BEST AERO BIKE WHEELS

July 10, 2015 493 comments

If you are a serious regular cyclist, you need to focus on aerodynamics and aero bike wheels, two things that are critical to cycling fast on the flat earth we ride.

Where to Get Your Cycling Gear

THE BEST ONLINE BIKE STORE RANKINGS

July 23, 2018 25 comments

This post gives you my up-to-date online bike store rankings of those with the best prices, selection, customer satisfaction, and support for cycling enthusiasts

BUY BIKES ONLINE – HOW TO DO IT

March 25, 2018 12 comments

Spending your hard-earned money for a new road bike is never easy. But, if you’re thinking about buying your next bike online, it has never been easier. In this post, I’ll tell you the best ways and places to do it.

Groupsets and Components

SHIMANO Di2, SRAM eTAP OR ??? – WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU

July 1, 2018 9 comments

Now that 11-speed Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap, and Campagnolo EPS groupsets are well accepted, you may be wondering, should I upgrade and which is best for me?

BEST ROAD BIKE PEDALS

January 30, 2018 31 comments

While road bike pedals may not be very sexy or expensive compared to your bike frame, other components, and kit, they are just as important to your performance, comfort, and safety out on the road.

Power Meters and Computers

WHY I SWITCHED TO THE WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT

July 10, 2017 94 comments

The Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT is a clear winner, exploiting the Garmin Edge 520’s shortcomings and matching many of the features where Edge units excel.

BEST POWER METER FOR ROAD CYCLING

December 4, 2016 201 comments

I’ll tell you what I’ve found should matter (and shouldn’t) to enthusiasts choosing a power meter, how I chose from over 20 proven ones, and which are the best.

Clothing and Accessories

THE BEST ROAD BIKE SHOES

January 6, 2019 8 comments

Road bike shoes should transfer your power efficiently, fit comfortably, look good, and be reasonably priced. The best ones I’ve reviewed do all of that.

THE BEST AERO HELMET FOR ROAD CYCLISTS

August 12, 2018 8 comments

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.

THE BEST CYCLING KIT FOR PERFORMANCE AND VALUE

June 25, 2018 Leave a comment

Here’s my review of 24 pieces of spring and summer cycling kit that you can see, read about in detail, and compare using my price and rating charts.

THE BEST SPRING AND FALL CYCLING KIT

February 12, 2017 95 comments

Riding comfortably early and late in the year means you’ll need to wear some of the best spring and fall cycling kit. Here are my recommendations for you.