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HOW TO CHOOSE ROAD RACING BIKE SADDLES

by Steve 2 comments Last updated: August 22, 2025

Looking for a modern bike saddle for road racing to help you ride faster? Fellow tester Miles shares his experience, guidance, and selections.

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SRAM RED AXS – SHOULD AN ENTHUSIAST BUY IT?

by Steve Leave a comment Last updated: November 21, 2024

Would Nate, one of my fastest fellow enthusiasts and testers buy the SRAM Red AXS groupset? Watch the video in this review to see.

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BEST ROAD BIKE PEDALS

by Steve 64 comments Last updated: September 13, 2024

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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3D-PRINTED SADDLES AND THE SEARCH FOR COMFORT

by Steve 4 comments Last updated: December 19, 2023

Are 3D-printed saddles the way to get better comfort for your butt and improved performance from your unique anatomy?

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GUIDES
– Online Bike Stores
– Spending Priorities
– Choosing Wheels
– Chain Wax
– Cycling Nutrition
– Buy a Bike Online

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
– Radar Detectors
– Electric Bike Pumps

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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