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Trek Fit System

Trek joins Cannondale, Specialized and Shimano in unveiling its own, dynamic, sexy (tools included) bike fit protocol. Yes, Trek has had a fit school for years. But nothing like this.

Alexander-Norden relationship

Three-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander and Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden discuss their 2013 coach-athlete relationship and Norden’s quest for the Ironman 70.3 World title.

Sky Running in Zermatt

Slowtwitch science editor Jonathan Toker is slowly morphing from elite triathlete to elite sky runner. Sky Running’s “Kona” are the French and Swiss Alps, where you’ll often find Mr. Toker these days.

2014 Pivot Les 27.5

27.5 is the newly accepted term for the MTB wheel size that was formerly known as 650b and we now look at the brand new Pivot Les in that size.

Saucony Cortana 3

This Saucony under-reported-on shoe is like a Kinvara on steroids. It’s the same 4mm drop, but with much more cushioning. Meet the Cortana 3.

Nyad completes Cuba-U.S. swim

Sixty-four year-old Diana Nyad endures jellyfish stings, currents and the treacherous Florida Straits as she completed the estimated 110-mile Cuba-U.S. swim in 53 hours in her fifth attempt over a 35-year span.

The Weekend Box Sep 1 2013

Challenge Walchsee, Ironman 70.3 Zell am See, MetaMan Bintan and Ironman Japan are some of the events covered in The Weekend Box this time. But there is more.

Gomez, Moffatt prevail at Hy-Vee

Javier Gomez of Spain won his second straight Hy-Vee elite men’s title with race-best swim and run splits and two-time ITU World Champion Emma Moffatt of Australia won her second Hy-Vee crown Sunday.

2014 Ceepo Stinger

Ceepo showed the 2014 Stinger at the 2013 Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It has been redesigned along with some other products in the Ceepo line.

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?

BMC Teammachine SLR01

BMC calls the Teammachine SLR01 acceleration redefined and considers it as part of their altitude line of bikes. We took a closer look at Eurobike 2013.

2013 Eurobike – Day 4

Today was our last scouting day in Friedrichshafen and here are a few more images of what we noticed at the 2013 Eurobike trade show. Go check them out.

2013 Eurobike – Day 3

Another day of the 2013 Eurobike filled the 12 massive halls with visitors, and exhibitors did their best to showcase their goods. At the end of the day the parties started to roll.

The Cervelo S3 is back indeed

After about a 2-year absence from the Cervelo lineup the S3 is back for 2014 – more aero, stiffer and at the same weight. The S3 is now ready to turn a few heads.

Zipp 404 650c Ride Report

This is our detailed review of the 650c-size Zipp Firecrest 404 Carbon Clincher. We also take a look at the Michelin Pro 4 650x23c clincher tire.

Back on the winning track

After he returned to racing full time in 2012, Leon Griffin had six runner-up finishes at half Ironman and 70.3 races through Wildflower this May. After a gluteus tear set him back for months, Griffin won Rev3 Maine.

2013 Eurobike – Day 2

After a heavy downpour yesterday evening most folks were glad that the 2013 Eurobike show headed inside today, and there was plenty to see.

A unique 6.7kg Open project

At the 2013 Eurobike show we spied this very sweet and crazy light Open O-1.0 with a funky prototype leaf blade suspension fork, and at 6.7kg just under the UCI road bike weight limit.

fi’zi:k Tritone saddle unveiled

A first look at the brand new fi’zi:k Tritone triathlon saddle, a product that is a steep departure from the tradition of this Italian brand, but it is also very much fi’zi:k and Italian.

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.

Shimano Elbows into Bike Fit

Make way for Shimano, arguably the largest revenue seller worldwide of bicycle specific stuff. It’s entering the world of bike fit in a big way. It’s protcol? Well see. But that crank on its fit bike!

2013 Eurobike – Day 1

The Demo Day of the 2013 Eurobike trade show is now in the books and we spent time in Ratzenried today to see what is new and what was going on.

The apology of Lisa Hütthaler

At the recent 70.3 European Champs Lisa Hütthaler apologized to Tamsin Lewis and several other pros for transgressions of the past. Lisa also talked to slowtwitch about her regrets and how she is a changed person.