Sport Factory Blog

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, … read more

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 … read more

By Coach Matt Russ for Triathlon Life Magazine When it comes to sleep, we know that different people require different amounts. Some individuals can function reasonably well on five hours, while someo … read more

Cyclists: Save Up to 8 Watts With Aero Bottle Placement Hide your hydration when you can. Tucking a bottle between your arms or angling one tight behind the saddle beats a round bottle on the downtub … read more

Avoid a $200 Return: Check Shimano MicroSpline To Verify Compatibility MicroSpline is Shimano’s freehub spline standard built specifically to support a 10-tooth smallest cog, and it’s man … read more