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THE BEST ONLINE OUTDOOR GEAR STORES

by Steve 3 comments Last updated: August 25, 2022

If you are an outdoor enthusiast like me, there are many online outdoor gear stores to choose from for all of the activities we do. Here are my reviews of the best.

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How to Choose and Save

THE BEST DEALS ON THE BEST CYCLING GEAR

by Steve Leave a comment Last updated: August 6, 2022

Once you decide what the best cycling gear is to get, the key question is where to get it at the best prices from stores you can trust will treat you right

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KNOW’S NOTES – BIG DEALS, NEW BIKES, RIDE FASTER

by Steve Leave a comment Last updated: January 23, 2020

Here’s a look at big deals just for In The Know Cycling readers, how to buy a 2020 bike that fits you well, and how to ride even faster!

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Know's Notes

LOOKING FORWARD – SUMMER 2018

by Steve 10 comments Last updated: June 21, 2019

Here’s my take on the state of cycling, a look forward at upcoming reviews, how I’m trying to improve the site, and an easy way for you to give me feedback

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My Take

KNOW’S NOTES – 12-SPEED GROUPSETS, CLEARANCE SALES, SHIMANO’S NEW BORDERS

by Steve 2 comments Last updated: March 29, 2019

Every new cycling season brings new products, clearance sales on last years models, and further changes in how products are sold. This year is no different.

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Know's Notes

Welcome

In The Know Cycling is a place to help cycling enthusiasts decide what gear to get and where to get it.

I’m Steve and I’m dedicated to saving you time and money while improving your cycling performance and experience by helping you make the right gear choices.

To put you in the know, I share comprehensive and comparative reviews of cycling gear and kit free of ads, paywalls, and industry influence and created by my team of fellow enthusiasts.

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CYCLING GEAR REVIEWS

BIKES
– Why Buy a Road Disc Bike
– How to Buy a Bike Online

WHEELS
– How to Choose Wheels
– Performance Wheels
– Value Wheels
– All-Road Wheels
– All-Around Wheels
– Aero Wheels
– Climbing Wheels
– Gravel Wheels
– How Wheels and Tires Make You Faster

GRAVEL
– Gravel Wheels
– Gravel Tires
– Gravel Shoes
– Gravel Shorts
– Gravel Riding Technique
– Top 25 Gravel Events

TIRES
– Tubeless Tires
– Gravel Tires
– Choosing Tires for Gravel Events

COMPONENTS
– SRAM Red AXS
– SRAM Force AXS
– 3D Printed Saddles
– Road Bike Pedals

ELECTRONICS
– Bike Computers
– Power Meters
– Power Meter Pedals
– Why Use a Power Meter

KIT, SHOES, AND HELMETS
– Men’s Bib Shorts
– Women’s Bib Shorts
– Spring and Fall Kit
– Gravel Shorts
– Road Bike Shoes
– Gravel Shoes
– Aero Road Helmets
– Road and Gravel Helmets
– Cycling Sunglasses

ONLINE BIKE STORES
– Best Deals
– Store Rankings
– Compare Prices

MY TAKE
– Ride Faster: Gear & Kit
– Ride Faster: Training & Technique
– 5 Beliefs About Gear I’ve Dropped
– Paceline Riding Don’ts and Dos
– What You Need on Every Ride

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