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eTap vs Di2 vs EPS – WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?

by Steve 30 comments Last updated: January 24, 2020

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?

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BEST ROAD BIKE PEDALS

by Steve 48 comments Last updated: June 7, 2021

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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Richard July 24, 2021 at 5:59 pm on THE BEST ROAD BIKE WHEEL UPGRADE OPTIONSHi Steve, Great analysis. You may have seen Mavic have recently released the new Ksyrium range with 19mm internal width.
Liam July 23, 2021 at 5:45 am on THE BEST TUBELESS TIRESVery insightful review Steve, thank you! Zipp say you must run a "labelled" tyre width of 28mm or greater with
Grant J July 22, 2021 at 12:13 pm on ZIPP 454 NSW AND 353 NSW – HORS CATEGORIEAgreed re confusion in the industry with sizes, psi, etc. I run 28c tires (29.3 actual) on 21mm internal width
Grant J July 22, 2021 at 10:56 am on ZIPP 454 NSW AND 353 NSW – HORS CATEGORIEGreat reviews Steve! I have to say I was a little disappointed with the new 303 Firecrest and 353 NSW
Matt July 21, 2021 at 4:56 pm on THE BEST CARBON ROAD BIKE WHEELSHi Steve. Have you tested or have any feedback on the Zipp 303 Firecrest rim brake wheelset and the Metron

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