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Tri Bikes are Too Tall

Top tri brands make tri bikes that fit marvelously. Today's tri bikes are very good, but they're very uniform, and the lack of variant geometries leaves many riders out.

A Bike for Ramsey

The first in a series, prescribing bikes to match the profiles of various kinds of riders. The rider here is 5'9", rides pretty steep, pretty aggressive. What's his bike?

Wheel Torque

First published 16 years ago, this article by John Cobb on wheel (steering) torque is even more topical today, with the increased use of deep wheels since its first publication.

Steering Torque and CG

Steering torque and center-of-gravity have become competing imperatives in bike geometry, with front-center caught in the middle. What's caused this tension? Deep front wheels.

Your Ideal Tri Bike

What you're reading today is the intro to a series of installments matching you to your optimal tri bike. I'll identify you, and then "prescribe" the bike(s) that work best.

Pioneer Expands Meter Line

Pioneer now offers a single-leg installation kit ($499) for owners of Shimano 11-speed Dura-Ace, Ultegra, and 105 models, in 165mm to 180mm arm lengths.

Polar Updates Devices

The most significant updates have been Strava integration and third-party route imports to Polar Flow for V800 and V650 users.

Zinn’s Cycling Primer

Zinn's Cycling Primer: Maintenance Tips & Skill Building for Cyclists is not new, first published in 2004, but it's a classic and here is a newbie's impression.