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Bicycle Parts Supply Chain Issues Likely to Persist Through 2022(Post)
You may have noticed that the supply chain issue have not been "fixed," likely because there is not one issue but many. Most recently China is experiencing another major surge in Covid cases an ...
Ceramicspeed Addresses the Minutiae of Speed(Post)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 ...
New PowerTap C1 Chainring Powermeters In Stock(Post)Our first delivery of the awaited PowerTap C1 Chainring based power meters has arrived (unfortunately most are already pre-sold)! Adding only around 150 grams the C1 chainrings bolt in s ...
How To Thoroughly Clean Your Bicycle in 6 Steps.(Post)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 ...
How Does An Oversized Pulley Wheel System Improve Bicycle Performance?(Post)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 l ...
Beware The Suck of a Dirty Bicycle Drivetrain(Post)I recently recommended a complete bicycle overhaul to a customer before his first Ironman, and he opted not to postpone it until after his race (against my advice). Post race he brought his bik ...
Coconut Oil in Review and Health Benefits(Post)I have been asked my opinion on coconut oils more than anything else in the recent past. I guess the population has gone cuckoo about coconuts. The only fact that stayed clear to me about coconut o ...
The New Superfat and Athletes(Post)By Michelle Hanson MS, RD, LDAthletes often find it hard to determine the correct balance of foods and food types to consume to maximize performance. There are so many food myths and diets out ther ...
​Don't Be A Girl When it Comes To Bike Maintenance(Post)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 ...
SRAM Expands Line of Power Meters(Post)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 sp ...
Fat Balance: Omega 3 VS Omega 6(Post)Everyone knows it, and most people aren't afraid to admit it, the average American diet is terrible. The over abundance of processed and sugary foods that constantly surround us create irresistible ...
​IS YOUR DIET IN BALANCE? OMEGA-3 VS. OMEGA-6(Post)By: Michelle Hanson MS, RD, LDEveryone knows it, and most people aren't afraid to admit it, the average American diet is terrible. The over abundance of processed and sugary foods that constantly s ...
Want to Stop Counterfeit Bikes? Lock Your Factory Door(Post)The customer came in for a fitting on a brand new bike they had just purchased through a third party website, instead of through their local dealer. I was a bit suspicious of their purchase fro ...
Is SRAM Knocking Shimano Off The Podium?(Post)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 s ...
Get Acclimated to Go Aero, how get more out of your bike(Post)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 di ...
Enve vs Zipp Carbon Clincher Wheels(Post)If you play heed to the Kona count, Zipp and Enve wheels have been #1 and #2 for some time, and they don't have a lot of rivals that can keep up with their R&D budgets. They ...
Where Is The Best Place To Measure Power on a Bicycle?(Post)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 spid ...
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Power Meter(Post)Bicycle power meters are without a doubt the most influential training technology to come down the pipeline in decades. Once a mythical device used by the rich and pros that spouting such terms ...
How To Introduce Your Child To Triathlon(Post)by Coach Matt Russ for Triathlon Life MagazineCompared to traditional sports, triathlon is the new kid on the block. Participation in a youth event represents some new and perhaps unique challenges ...
How Injuries Cause Compensation that Affects Long Term Performance(Post)Pain is a necessary part of competition. But when an athlete sustains an injury, the body produces pain as a way to get the athlete to stop doing what is causing the damage. Inflammation i ...
Beware the "Pop Up" Brands When Purchasing Carbon Fiber(Post)There is nothing like a brand new bike, and the junior athlete I was fitting on her's was extremely proud of it. Her mother was even more excited about the amazing deal she got. But when ...
For Running Speed Hit the Hills Season Long(Post)A healthy dose of hill running is some of the most productive training you can do. There is no doubt that runners who regularly hill train get faster. For best results you should vary your hill rout ...
How To Prevent Burnout In Youth Athletes(Post)Combined my wife and I have over 50 years coaching experience up to the professional level. We have witnessed a lot of athletes excel, and a lot burnout, especially on the youth level. On ...
Peripheral Training for Athletes and When To Implement It(Post)By Coach Matt Russ for USA Triathlon Multisport ZoneAthletes commonly question whether participation in one sport or activity will enhance performance in another. As with most training related que ...
Bicycle Crank Arm Length, Gearing, and Metabolic Cost(Post)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 ...
Training Tech Curse and Blessing Can Drive You Nuts(Post)The landscape of training and coaching technology has changed pretty dramatically in the last two decades; as it has with all types of technologies. Just as our phones, computers, and televisions h ...