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.
Wheelsets and Tires
BEST ALL-AROUND WHEELS FOR ROAD DISC BIKES
If you bought a road disc bike recently, you may be looking for that one set of all-around wheels that perform well across a wide range of terrain
BEST CLIMBING WHEELS – RIM BRAKE BIKES
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 UPGRADE WHEELS FOR ROAD DISC BIKES
If you are one of the growing number of cyclists buying road disc bikes now, you’ve probably asked yourself…which wheelset would be a real upgrade at a reasonable price?
BEST ALL-AROUND WHEELS FOR RIM BRAKE BIKES
After reviewing the best all-around wheels, I’ll tell you which are the top performers and best value for cyclists looking for one do-everything wheelset.
BEST UPGRADE WHEELS FOR RIM BRAKE BIKES – 2017
If you are riding older wheels or ones that came with your bike, you’ll likely want a set of wider upgrade wheels to get better performance and comfort.
BEST AERO BIKE WHEELS
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.
THE BEST ROAD BIKE TIRES
What road bike tires should I get? Seems like an easy question. Actually, it’s not. What about tire width, inner tubes and pressure? Here are a few answers.
Where to Get Your Cycling Gear
BUY BIKES ONLINE – HOW TO DO IT
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.
ONLINE BIKE STORE RATINGS
If you are looking for the best online bike store, this post gives you my rankings, updated quarterly, of those that serve road cycling enthusiasts best based on price, selection, customer satisfaction and support.
Groupsets and Components
BEST ROAD BIKE PEDALS
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.
SHIMANO Di2 vs SRAM eTAP – THE BEST ELECTRONIC GROUPSETS
With all the 11-speed Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap, and Campagnolo EPS electronic groupsets out there, you may be wondering, should I upgrade my groupset and which one is the best?
Power Meters and Computers
WHY I SWITCHED TO THE WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT
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
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
BEST SUMMER CYCLING JERSEYS AND BIBSHORTS
After wearing summer cycling jerseys and bibshorts from ten companies over a lot of hot miles, here are my reviews and rankings of the top performers.
THE BEST SPRING AND FALL CYCLING KIT
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.
THE BEST ROAD CYCLING SHOES
Your road cycling shoes should give you efficient power transfer, be comfortable and look good. My review of 10 models uncover the best ones for your feet.
THE BEST AERO ROAD HELMETS
Helmets used to just be something your wore, an extension of your kit. Now, the best aero road helmets are performance tools but look like regular helmets.
Deals on gear I know from stores I trust
DEALS ON ULTEGRA R8050 DI2 GROUPSET, STAGES POWERMETER, GORE BIBS
ATTACK! With all the e-mails I’ve gotten from bike stores in the last few weeks, it looks as if a couple decided to throw the hammer down with big, new sales on gear and kit and a bunch of others decided to follow.
DEALS ON ULTEGRA PEDALS, ZIPP 303 NSW WHEELSET, STAGES POWERMETERS, COMPONENTS AND CLOTHING
Here are the latest In The Know Cycling deals on gear I know from stores I trust including Ultegra pedals, Zipp 303 NSW wheelset, Stages powermeters, and components and clothing from brands I’ve reviewed and recommended
My Take
ARE YOU RENEWED BY SPRING’S ETERNAL CYCLING HOPES?
It’s that time of year for those of us who live where winter means cold and wind, snow and rain, gritty roads and dark days. We’ve endured months of indoor riding, made disciplined suffering a virtue, and somehow felt smart about spending a ton of money on a trainer that also claims to be.
BETTER PACELINE RIDING DON’TS AND DOS
Paceline riding requires a discipline almost as demanding as synchronized swimming. But you seldom get to practice paceline riding before it’s time to perform and touching wheels can have a far worse outcome than touching arms in a pool.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE ON EVERY BIKE RIDE
Here’s a checklist of what you need to have every bike ride, good if riding for a few hours leaving from home, driving to the start, or riding a few days.
5 BELIEFS ABOUT CHOOSING CYCLING GEAR I’VE DROPPED
While I started with a set of beliefs about choosing cycling gear shaped by the cycling media and suppliers, here’s 5 big ones I’ve dropped and replaced.
HOW TO RIDE FASTER ON YOUR BIKE: 10 BETTER WAYS – GEAR AND KIT
Cycling enthusiasts want to ride faster on our bikes. It’s what makes us who we are. In this post I’ll tell you how the right cycling gear and kit can help you ride faster.
HOW TO RIDE FASTER ON YOUR BIKE: 10 BETTER WAYS – TRAINING AND TECHNIQUE
No matter how fast I go on my bike, I want to ride faster. Don’t you? Here are 6 ways to do it without spending anything on new gear.