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TTBikeFit Checks Out Lance's TT Position
02/12/10: As many of us in the tri world know, Lance Armstrong has been spending lots of time training in Kona lately. It could be to prepare for the IM he *may* race in 2011 (depending on his TdF plans). OR - it could be to take advantage of the heat, wind (Read More)

TTBikeFit: Get the Proper Frame Stack, Stop Spacer Abuse!
01/25/10: We’ve all seen it. A lot. Maybe YOU are even guilty of spacer abuse. Yes that’s right, spacer abuse: the egregious stacking of several centimeters of spacers on the carbon steerer tubes of our multi-$K carbon aero tri rockets. “So what” you say – A: (Read More)

Xtri Gear Review: Edge Composites carbon stem and road handlebar
01/20/10: Appreciation of today's carbon fiber weave and modulus characteristics is widespread in the cycling and multisport industries, but naturally in myriad other markets, as well. While still positioning itself as an up-and-comer in the bicycle industry (Read More)

TTBikeFit: Kestrel 4000 Geometry Just Released
01/11/10: The previous stack and reach measurements published for the forthcoming Kestrel 4000 were off in several spots. Steve Harad forwarded me the updated values a few days ago, and it is clear that Kestrel is positioning the 4000 more towards the (Read More)

Chain Reaction: Basic Bike Maintenance Why & How
12/21/09: Regular attention and easy steps can save you time, money and "mechanicals"


CHAINS & COGS
The heart of your bicycle - what makes it go and therefore what bears the load of your pedaling forces and transforms that energy into (Read More)

TTBikeFit: Lisbeth's Kona-winning Bike Setup
10/20/09: It was Lis' bike split that put her out of reach of the other competitors in her age group (which is typical for her - at IM FL she went sub 5hrs WITHOUT drafting), and out of reach of all but 7 other amateurs (all under 35). This while forcing (Read More)

Todd Kenyon: Slo-mo of the Pros in Kona
10/13/09: Todd Kenyon of TTBikeFit.com was on-hand in Kona cheering on his wife, Lisbeth (who, incidentally, won her 40-44 age group). Ever a student of the sport and all things tri-geek, Todd captured many of the pros (Read More)

Kestrel Unveils Wind Tunnel Data
10/07/09: A few weeks ago, Kestrel gave us a teaser on its new 4000, stating that it was testing faster than the Cervelo P3 in the wind tunnel. Here's the chart showing the wind tunnel data. Check it out!



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A Pre-Interbike Sneak Peak From Kestrel!
09/16/09: It's like Christmas for bike geeks as the cycling industry gears up for Interbike next week. Our friends at Kestrel were kind enough to give Xtri a little stocking stuffer: a sneak peak at their 4000 LTD (1st pic) and 4000 Pro SL, with component (Read More)

Kestrel Unveils New Product For 2010
09/09/09: Kestrel has announced an improved seatpost that will be used on their Airfoil and Talon bikes in 2010. At 240g, it’s 35g lighter than the previous post used for these bikes, has better tolerance and will provide a range from 81 to 72 degrees for (Read More)

The Corner: Assessing Your Bike Fitness
09/03/09: While races are the ultimate assessment of our fitness, athletes and coaches are fond of various tests to track fitness in training. Previously, I have shared the swim and run workouts that I like to use to benchmark those sports. This week, I'll (Read More)

TT Bike Fit: Tubulars vs Clinchers, and the Most Practical Race Wheels
08/28/09: This is one of those debates that never dies. I use tubulars. Not because I think they are better, but because until recently I was using a HED Cx front wheel that was probably bought in 1993. Back then there was no debate – all race wheels ran (Read More)

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