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Speed Concept 9.9 preferred build

If you're thinking about electronic shifting, there are few bikes designed with forethought, and executed with precision, with Shimano Di2 in mind. The Speed Concept 9.9 is one such bike.

Jordan Rapp’s Specialized Shiv

Jordan Rapp built up his Specialized Shiv just before the 2011 Avia Wildlower Triathlon and we had a closer look at his setup. As a bonus, Jordan also did a video walk-through.

Sidi T2 Silver Snake

Sidi's carbon-soled T2 Silver Snake. You can debate about the silver snakeskin upper on this wider-than-average Sidi, but I kind of liked it. It makes a statement.

Hoke One One Bondi B

My first run in this shoe was a 5k road race. I liked these shoes a lot right from the gun. But it wasn't until about two miles into that race‚ on the descent‚ that I fell in love.

Hoka One One Mafate

If you want your legs to feel as fresh at 8, or 15, or 22 miles into your run as they feel during the first few miles, you need your shoe to reduce the accumulated damage done. This is that shoe.

Shoe Height and Ramp Angle

Let's break "barefoot" running down into its constituent parts. Is it a techology or a technique? Or both? Today, we're looking at the question of shoe height.

Tunnel time for Yoder, Dibens

Andrew Yoder and Julie Dibens spent the day in the A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC with folks from bike sponsor Trek and bike fitting system Retul. Slowtwitch was there to check it out.

Stay Safe. Be Seen: Cyclops Adventure Sport ADV

Our look at bike lights for safety continues with the stunningly bright 900 lumen Cyclops Adventure Sport ADV. This single LED light is an attractive option at $140 for folks who need big output at a reasonable cost. A recreation-focused light, it still has a very functional flashing mode that certainly gets noticed.

A picture tour of ABG

On a recent trip through Chattanooga, TN we managed to get a look inside the American Bicycle Group and managed to snap a few images of the people there and some of the ongoing projects.

Asics 3020 (2011)

The 3020 bears a lot in common with the Kayano. But if its popular cousin doesn't grant quite enough medial support for you the over-pronator, the 3020 very likely will, and with no weight penalty.