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Zwift Evolves

 Last week Zwift added two new courses: a gamified loop of both urban and rural roads, and a London criterium loop. And, is Zwift running coming?
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Bike for 6’3″ Riders

 We have 3 Slowtwitchers who are all very similar in their Pad X/Y numbers (675mm/500mm), with Forum User Names: duckies, callin' and kcb203. Here are your bikes.
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In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 3

 The last installment in our 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon "Fast Big Dog Schafer". Part 3 covers weaknesses of the system and wraps it all up with some key takeaways.
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In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 2

 Part 2 of a 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon "Fast Big Dog Schafer". Part 2 covers how to use the system, with a specific focus on use by Masters athletes.
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A Bike for Ygritte

 Are you 5'4" to 5'8"? Looking for a tri bike? Here are Slowtwitchers in that height range who have similar Pad XY measures. Here are some bikes they can ride.
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In-Depth with Firstbeat: Part 1

 Part 1 of a 3 part super-in-depth review of the Firstbeat system by Jon "Fast Big Dog Schafer". Part 1 introduces the Firstbeat system, part of a growing array of heart-rate variability (HRV) analysis software offerings.
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What is Pad Y/X?

 Everybody’s talking about Pad X and Y, or Pad Stack and Reach, in regard to bike fit and selection. What is it? How do you measure it? How is it used?
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Bike Solutions for Aliens

 There is hope for Aliens, and by these I mean the freaks of nature who contort into pretzels to ride long and low positions. Aliens, here are your tri bikes.
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Real World Yaw Angles

 We routinely see wind tunnel data through a "sweep," that is, from a positive to negative yaw. But what yaws do we actually see in the real world of racing?
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A Bike for Davos

 A Pad Y/X of 630mm/505mm is a typical position for somebody between 6'0" and 6'3" who rides pretty steep, with a fair bit of armrest elevation drop from the saddle.