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Bottom Bracket Guide: Types, Sizes, Torque and Wear The bottom bracket is the set of bearings inside your frame’s bottom bracket shell that lets your crankset spin. To buy the right one, you need thr

When cyclists think upgrade they go to carbon, everything, and nearly every bicycle part can be found in carbon fiber.  But purchasing an expensive carbon seatpost, stem, or choosing the carbon saddle

By Coach Matt Russ When preparing for an Ironman, triathletes will spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars trying to improve their performance. Aerodynamic wheels, carbon components, power meters,

Components utilizing ceramic bearings are often significantly more expensive than those utilizing alloy bearings.  So is the upgrade worth it?  Is it all hype?  Can they really make you faster? The sh

Q-Factor Pedals: How to Tune Stance Width for Comfort Q-factor is the side-to-side distance between your pedal attachment points, measured parallel to the bottom bracket, and it sets how wide or narr

One of the most common questions we receive from customers during the purchase process of a power meter is which system is "best."  Power may be measured at the hub, crank arm, pedal, crank spider, bo

UCI Aerobar Rules: What’s Legal in 2026 and How to Check Yours Aerobars are legal in UCI individual and team time trials and banned in mass-start road races. In a time trial, the extensions can reach

SRAM once again upsets the power meter market with new offerings from $220 for a crank based system.  Using their Quarq technology SRAM integrates the power meter in two locations; within the spindle

Power meters used to come with big compromises.  The most popular design was located in the hub of the wheel which meant sacrificing performance (added weight) for the data as well as limiting your wh

Shorter Bicycle Cranks of 5-10mm Reduce Knee Pain Without Power Loss Shorter cranks are the most useful change when your hip or knee pinches at the top of the stroke, you’re chasing a lower aero posi

Why Proper Bike Sizing Matters: Avoid the #1 Mistake Cyclists Make One of the most difficult problems in professional bike fitting is working with a bicycle that’s simply the wrong size for the rider.

How to Determine Chain Length for Your Bike To determine your bike’s chain length, put the chain around the largest chainring and the largest rear cog, route it outside the rear derailleur, pull it s

There are several new options in the power meter market with the announcement of the Garmin Rally RS and RK (road), and Rally XC (off road) power meter pedals.  Both versions feature two models; the 2

Spending over $500 to upgrade a piece of your rear derailleur is a bit hard to swallow for most cyclists.  But oversized pulley wheel systems are not marketed to the masses; they are for those looking

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SRAM has released a flurry of new technologies in the last few years, most notably the DUB bottom bracket and AXS electronic groupo in 2019, eating into Shimano's market share of high end component sa

Profile has completely changed their product line in the last year with an intense focus on fit range and adjustability.  In their alloy product offerings the sonic bracket and ergo armrests hugely in

There is clean, and there is spotless. When it comes to my bicycle I prefer the later. Cleaning your bike may or may not be a labor of love for you but there is an easy way to do it.  Bike shops do a

Tri Cockpit Setup: Why Holdability Beats Extreme Aero The most effective tri cockpit setup gives you a position you can hold, unbroken, for the full length of your race, then refines stack, reach, an

by Matt Russ Bicycle power meters are arguably one of the most influential training technologies to come along in cycling in decades. Once considered a mythical device reserved for professional cyclis

I love my video doorbell.  I won't mention the brand, but you have probably seen it advertised on TV.  What I like most about it is its' simplicity and ease of use out of the box.  I quickly understoo

32 Inch Bicycle Wheels Pay Off for Riders 6 Feet and Taller 32-inch wheels increase roll-over, contact patch, and stability compared to a 29er, but they add weight, can slow acceleration, and demand

Determining The Correct SRAM Offset Chainring: 0mm, 3mm, 6mm Most riders running SRAM Transmission with a chainline designed for approximately 55mm should choose a 0mm offset chainring, while DUB Eag

Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common problems cyclists face—especially during long rides or when using an aggressive riding position. Fortunately, this issue is usually easy to solve thr

Bike Light Mounting: A Cyclist’s Guide to Getting It Right Mount your headlight on the handlebar and your taillight on the seatpost. That single combination covers most riders because it keeps both l

Pedal Stack Height: What It Is and Why It Changes Your Fit Pedal stack height is the vertical distance from the center of the pedal spindle to the surface where your cleat contacts the pedal, measure

Choose a Power Meter That Won’t Make You Buy Twice A cycling power meter is the single most effective objective training tool for riders who want measurable, repeatable performance gains. Yes, compet

Cyclists that are brand new to triathlon or time trialing and the "aero" position often find it uncomfortable.  But with up to 60% of aerodynamic drag coming off the torso alone some initial discomfo

Choosing the right bicycle saddle can make a significant difference in your comfort, riding efficiency, and overall cycling experience. With hundreds of saddle designs, widths, shapes, and padding opt

How to Check for a Worn Cassette: 5 Tests You Can Do at Home You can check a cassette for wear in about ten minutes with a clean drivetrain and a bit of attention. The most reliable sign is a fresh,

When a customer is considering a power meter or crank purchase one of the most common questions I am asked is which crank arm length or gear choice is "best."  This is usually followed by an "I heard

How to Tell If You Need a Proper Bike Fit: Watch Your Knees One of the easiest ways to determine whether a cyclist needs a proper bike fitting is by observing their knee alignment while pedaling. When

Dear Coach- “I recently looked at two different bicycles from the same manufacturer; one at the top of their line and one at the bottom. Both bicycles have same frame set and the main differences be

Sealant for Hot Weather: Keep Tubeless Tires Sealing All Summer Heat does not break tubeless sealant, but it dries it out faster, and dry sealant cannot seal a puncture. For bike tires, the best seal

Gravel Tire Width: Find Your Perfect Size in 2026 For most gravel riders, a 40–45 mm tire is the right choice. That range delivers the best balance of rolling speed, comfort on mixed surfaces, and en

Aero Bar Tilt: How Much Angle Is Right for You Most riders should start with their aero extensions close to level, then tilt them up in small steps, a few degrees at a time, until they can hold the p

XDR Fit Checks for Mechanics: 1.85 mm Spacer Rule XDR is SRAM’s road driver body standard, built to accept road cassettes with a 10-tooth low-end cog. The compatibility verdict is simple: XDR cassett

With a two year old and another on the way we began our search for a tandem stroller.  What I discovered was that while there were plenty of tandem strollers, there were few that could accommodate an

Fix Your Tubeless Tire Air Loss, Overnight 2–5 psi Is Normal, Check Valve A tubeless tire that drops 2 to 5 psi overnight is behaving normally. Anything beyond that points to a real leak, and the fas

Propelling yourself on a bicycle is a simple concept: push the pedals harder, faster, or both to increase speed. But producing that speed efficiently is a different challenge. Power is only part of t

Yes, You Can Carry Repair Tools in a Water Bottle A purpose-built tool bottle is a practical, discreet way to carry a compact repair kit on most rides. It fits in a standard bottle cage, keeps tools

Tubeless Road Tire Pressure: A Rider’s PSI Guide For most road cyclists on tubeless setups, start at typical pressure ranges for a 25mm tire, dropping to lower typical pressures for a wider 28mm tire

Avoid an 8.3 Watt Drag: The Most Aero Way To Mount Your Water Bottles The most reliable setup combines two low-drag frame-mounted cages with a collapsible soft flask stashed in a jersey pocket for ba

Measure First: 35–120 ml of Tubeless Sealant Per Tire Start with a moderate amount per tire that increases with tire width: smaller amounts for road tires, more for gravel, even more for standard mou

By Matt Russ for USA Triathlon Multisport ZoneI am surrounded by hyper-intelligent women and I have no problem admitting freely that I rely heavily upon them. I figure if you encompass yourself with

An athlete I was consulting with recently asked me a pointed question: "What is the most important element of training?" My answer was simple: consistency. Of all the factors that contribute to athle

Fat and Endurance Performance: Why Athletes Need to Burn Fat Efficiently By Matt Russ Is fat an athlete’s enemy? If you are trying to improve your power-to-weight ratio, excess body fat is weight you

by Matt Russ (more on bike fitting services at The Sport Factory)for Inside Triathlon magazineA competition grade bicycle is not cheap. Once fully outfitted you will have probably spent thousands of