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Cycling

Wheels in Kona

It was a big day for Zipp, DT Swiss, HED, CADEX and others

by Slowman, November 2, 2022
Cycling

XLAB, Profile Design Dominate Bike Hydration

XLAB easily wins rear hydration, narrowly wins front hydration. Pros use more integrated systems than AGers.
Cycling

Aerobars Used in Kona

The biggest difference between pro and age group equipment in Kona was the aerobars each cohort chose
Triathlon

Today’s Strange Looking Tri Bikes

What's the theory behind wide fork blades and other very strange design features
Cycling

There’s a Popular New Tri Saddle

Here's the Kona saddle count. For the cynics who don’t follow what the pros do, look at this anyway.
Cycling

Tires the Pros Rode in Kona

An overview of the brands, models, tube type or tubeless, widths of tires ridden by the pros in Kona.
Triathlon

Daniela Ryf Is Ready To Ride

Daniela is a great example of "If it doesn't work for you, don't use it."
Triathlon

Lucy Charles-Barclay’s New Cube

The biggest obvious difference: disc brakes. But there have been some equipment changes too.
Cycling

HED Goes Deep with the Jet 180

Discs are not allowed in Kona for IRONMAN Worlds. Here's the closest legal thing.
Running

Which Hoka Carbon Plated Shoe is the Best?

It all depends on what it is you are looking for.
Cycling

CADEX 50 Ultra Road Wheels

It’s peak aero time for road wheels and the oddly-laced, fat-rim-wall, hookless CADEX 50 Ultra is ready.
Cycling

The Data Behind Zipp’s 858 NSW and 808 Firecrest

Here's what Zipp discovered when it tested these wheels. Zipp's rider aboard Crr tests diverge significantly from drum testing results.
Cycling

Profile Design 43ASC Extensions

It might be the least expensive of the expensive aerobar systems popping up these days. It's also among the most interesting.
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