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Road wheel basics

We take a bird's eye look at the anatomy of road and triathlon wheels. What are all of the different parts? What should you look for when making a purchase? For more, read on.

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 7

This edition of the Mailbag covers two questions. First, why does my GPS show a different distance than the published race course? Next, how much speed can I gain from a new bike?

Hub Service 2.0

We cover in-depth service on rear hubs with shouldered axles, such as Renn discs and FLO Cycling. While not the easiest service, it can be done with the right tools and some time.

Mavic hub How-To

We show you the standard service procedure for common 2013 Mavic rear hubs. It applies to wheels like the CXR series, R-Sys, Ksyrium, Cosmic Carbone, and Comete disc.

A tour of the Hed Cycling base

We tour the US headquarters and factory for Hed Cycling. The Minnesota-based company makes aerobars, accessories, and of course – wheels.

The power of Sam Gyde

Belgian age grouper Sam Gyde won the M35-39 category in 8:45 with a super fast 4:29:47 age split and 24th place overall. Here is a look at his power numbers.

Cassette Spacers 2013

We update and expand our guide to cassette and freehub spacers for 2013. SRAM is on the 11-speed bandwagon, many manufacturers are offering 11-speed wheels, and more.

Cleat Replacement

We show you the professional method of cleat replacement. How do you replicate the position perfectly? Are shoe markings really accurate? For more, read on.

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 6

The latest edition of our Mailbag talks about two topics. How far will mechanical tri shifting evolve? How does frame safety testing work, both for stock and custom frames?

Bike Maintenance Schedule

Our tech editor Greg Kopecky shows you a sample maintenance schedule for your triathlon or road bike. How often should you replace the chain, cables, cleats, and brake pads? For more, read on and ...

What's in a review?

We give a sneak peek into the world of product reviews. How do you decide what to review? What goes into writing one? How long do you use each product?

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 5

This edition of our Mailbag covers some practical questions on tire pressure and sport selection. Take a look and even submit your own question for a future article.

Front Derailleur How-To

This is your How-To guide for setting up front derailleurs. We cover the basics for cable-driven systems, including a troubleshooting section for odd problems.

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 4

This edition of the Mailbag talks bike tech. First, what are the rules with mixing different brands of components? Next, what is the importance of rolling weight on our bikes?

Valve Extender Trick

Do your valve extenders rattle? Can your friends hear you coming from a mile away because of your noisy race wheels? We show you a simple trick to solve your woes.

State of Tri Bike Service - 2

We continue our analysis of the current state of affairs in triathlon bike service. This article interviews two high-end tri bike dealers, to hear their thoughts on the situation.

The State of Tri Bike Service

We look at the current state of triathlon bike service and repair. With new designs, integrated parts, and endless technology, how does the retailer prosper?

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 3

This edition of the mailbag covers three topics – muscle fiber recruitment, speedsuit effectiveness, and whether or not triathletes should include road bike training into their routine.

650c Project Bike - 2

This is part two of our 650c project bike story. We detail the rest of the components and discuss our final thoughts on the bike. Does 650 trump 700? Is our 6'1" Tech Editor a convert?

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 2

Our second edition of the Slowtwitch Mailbag features two questions. First, how does one go about prioritizing their triathlon investments? Second, Joe Friel weighs in on power and pacing

650c Project Bike

We give the full details of our coolest bike review in a long while – our custom Serotta with 650c wheels. Why 650? Why custom? For all of the specifics, read on.

Power Meter 301

This is our third and final article in our educational Power Meter series. We look at a few final graphs and attempt to distill all of the nonsense into a few succinct messages.

Slowtwitch Mailbag - 1

In our first edition of the revived Slowtwitch Mailbag, we answer several reader questions. We cover chipped paint on carbon frames, front disc wheels, and the debate over saddle bag contents.

Wheel Size Wars

Everyone should ride 700c wheels. No, everyone should ride 650c. Is there a happy middle ground? What about mountain bikes? We tackle these questions, and propose a solution.

Power Meter 201

We continue our series on power meters; this time hitting sophomore level 201. We do some detailed file analysis, and see if different head units affect your data.

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