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Caffelatex for 2013

We look at the recently revised tire sealant formula from Italy-based Effetto Mariposa. The product name remains the same, but the sauce is said to be much improved.

Felt B12 (2013)

Felt has been skating along on its flagship B series mold for 5 years. Rather than downscale its newer DA mold, Felt chose to built a new B series mold from the ground up. Here's the B12 built on that chassis.

Ben Hoffman’s S-Works Shiv

While we were in Kona we had the opportunity to snap a few pics of Ben Hoffman's Specialized S-Works Shiv. He though was there to train and not to race.

Zipp Super-9 Carbon Clincher

We review the 2013 Zipp Super-9 Carbon Clincher disc wheel. Claimed to be the “fastest wheel ever”, we take a close look at this new disc to find out for ourselves just how fast it is.

Dirk Bockel’s Speed Concept

Dirk Bockel may have a fractured hand but he is certainly not someone who should be counted out. We look closer today at his 2012 Kona ready Trek Speed Concept.

Pete Jacob’s Boardman AiR

Pete Jacob's stormed to the win in Kona with a very strong ride aboard his Boardman AiR TT9.8 and a superb closing run. We had a chance to look closer at his bike.

Luke McKenzie’s Scott

The custom painted 2012 Scott Plasma 3 of Luke McKenzie is quite a stunning piece of art and it certainly catches the eye. Here is a closer look at this Kona race bike.

2013 Felt B2

The 2013 Felt B2 and B12 bikes inherit the DA frame without the bayonet fork and today we look closer at the higher end B2 edition.

Giant Trinity Composite 2

The 2013 Trinity Composite 2 helps Giant to establish itself in the sub $2,500 market with a very legitimate entry, and here are a few details.

Nicola Spirig’s BH G5

Swiss Pro Nicola Spirig captured the Olympic Gold medal in a photo finish over Lisa Norden, and today we look closer at her BH G5 race bike.

Bontrager TLR 2013 Review

We review an all-new lineup of wheels, tires, and tire sealant from Bontrager. We’re impressed by their remarkably simple design and reasonably priced options… and the possibility for some exciting future development.

Kristin Armstrong’s Felt DA1

We’ll be writing about Felt’s line of 2013 tri bikes over the next week, and it seemed a nice way to start would be a look at the gold medal bike ridden in London by Kristin Armstrong.