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Review: Ritte Phantom steel road bike
By James Stout April 01, 2020The Ritte Phantom is a bike you buy if you want to ride a lot, and race on occasion. It’ll stand up to the sort of terrain those wider tires beg to be ridden on much better than the latest iteration of the marginal gains mega-bike.
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Gear Deals: Trainers, Bikes and Rain Gear
By Jordan Villella March 30, 2020Gear Deals: Trainer, Bikes and Rain gear Well, this week most of us are staying at home riding the trainer and catching up on last year’s classics. If you’re looking to upgrade your pain cave or take the jump to a smart trainer, this week’s sale is perfect for you. We have trainers from, Saris, […]
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Best tail lights to keep you visible
By Jordan Carr March 24, 2020Keep your rides safe and fun with these great tail light options
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Gear Deals: Jenson Bike Maintenance and Overhaul Sale
By Jordan Villella March 23, 2020Great deals to help you tune-up your bike for spring and summer riding
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The Best Indoor Cycling Trainers of 2020
By Jordan Villella March 19, 2020With the winter solstice just around the corner, the reality of riding indoors for a few months is coming fast (if it’s not already here). That’s why it helps to have one of the best bike trainers.
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Gear Deals: Check out the Jenson Annual Bike Sale
By Jordan Villella March 18, 2020Jenson Annual Bike Sale If you’re looking to make a new bike purchase there is no better time than now. The Jenson Annual Bike Sale is jam-packed with deals on road bikes, gravel, cross country, downhill, enduro and everything in between. If you’re looking to spruce up the machine you have don’t worry – there […]
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Salsa’s Stormchaser is an all-weather gravel racer
By Josh Patterson March 13, 2020Salsa Cycles is launching a singlespeed gravel bike designed for rides and races that are often described as Type-II Fun (fun after the fact). The Stormchaser is intended as an all-weather gravel bike that excels in muddy conditions. Salsa Stormchaser Highlights Alloy frame with carbon fork Sliding dropouts 700x50mm tire clearance Stainless steep abrasion plates […]
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Check out Park Tool’s New Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit
By Jordan Villella March 12, 2020With a good, commercial-grade bleed kit, bleeding brakes cleanly is not impossible even for common consumers.
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Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT Price Drop and Stealth mode
By Jordan Villella March 10, 2020Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT Is Going Stealth The ELEMNT BOLT a staff favorite and award-winning GPS Cycling Computer. Until recently it unit was only available in the classic grey and black color combo and went for $250.00 at your local bike shop. The customers have spoken and this popular aero GPS is getting an updated look, […]
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Gear Deals: Spring ahead towards savings!
By Jordan Villella March 08, 2020Gear Deals: Spring ahead towards savings Spring is nearly here and we have an extra hour of daylight for after-work hammer fests and long weekend rides. Before you rally the crew – you have to make sure your bike is up to the demands. That’s where the gear deals come in, grab all the right […]
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Best Indoor Trainer Accessories
By Jordan Villella March 05, 2020Indoor essentials to help you make your time on the trainer more enjoyable
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Best Adventure Road Bikes
By Jordan Carr March 04, 2020Gravel, Groad, All road, Adventure are all nouns synonymous with this ever-growing segment of “road bike” that has become one of the most popular trends in cycling as of late. Their ability to shapeshift from weekend gravel race rig to backroad touring rig makes them a great option for a do it all bike no […]
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How is the Coronavirus impacting the cycling industry?
By Josh Patterson March 03, 2020Are you planning to buy a new bike this year? Read this to learn how supply-chain breakdowns could impact bike buying in 2020
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Gear Deals: The Semi-Annual Sale continues
By Jordan Villella March 02, 2020Gear Deals: The Semi-Annual Sale continues For most of us, the winter season is a mix of trainer rides and snow-covered adventures through the forest. For others, its rebuilding and perfecting our machines in preparation for next season and the fun that awaits. No matter what your winter plans may be, we have deals that […]
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Specialized introduces new tech to Recon shoe line
By Jordan Villella February 26, 2020Three-new additions bring new features and more affordable prices
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Review: Vision KOM tubeless-ready road wheels
By Jordan Villella February 25, 2020Add some crowns to your trophy case with this 1,275g climbing wheelset
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Video: How to prepare for a gravel race with Ted King
By Josh Patterson February 24, 2020Ted King has learned some tips and tricks that can help any gravel rider, even those without podium ambitions, make the most of their day on the bike. In this video, King shows riders how to pack and prepare the morning before a big event.
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Review: Rapha Pro Team Shoe
By James Stout February 24, 2020The Rapha Pro Team shoes might be one of the first Rapha products to appeal to buyers who don’t see themselves as Rapha customers. It’s a genuinely very good shoe
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Gear Deals: Competitive Cyclist Semi-Annual Sale
By Jordan Villella February 24, 2020Competitive Cyclist Semi-Annual Sale Now that the President’s Day sales have come and gone, its time to make room for the new spring collections. Competitive Cyclists Semi-Annual sale takes 25% off of nearly all products both mountain and road. No matter what you plan on riding in the upcoming months, there’s a deal for you. […]
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Bontrager unveils lifetime warranty on carbon wheels
By Jordan Villella February 20, 2020The new lifetime warranty covers all Bontrager carbon wheels for road and mountain bikes and comes at no additional cost to the purchaser
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Specialized Releases Romin MIMIC Saddle
By Jordan Villella February 18, 2020Specialized introduced an update to its road saddle line today with the addition of the Romin MIMIC saddle. For those familiar with the Specialized saddle line, you’ll recognize the Romin as its low profile road, cyclocross saddle with trademark cradle in the rear for maximum retention and power transfer. This new edition adds MIMIC technology […]
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Bontrager unveils all-new Elite Road Pedals
By Jordan Villella February 13, 2020Bontrager’s all-new Elite Road Pedals Bontrager announced a major addition to its pedal category today, unveiling a new road pedal that nails the trifecta of lightweight, durability, and affordability. The new Elite Road pedals feature a durable and ultra-lightweight composite body and tip the scales at a mere 250g/set. They also feature fully adjustable release tension […]
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Bontrager release dedicated GR2 Gravel Shoe
By Jordan Villella February 12, 2020A dedicated gravel shoe that tackles all types of terrains with classic styling
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The Robert Axle Project’s Drive-Thru Chain Cleaner
By Jordan Villella February 12, 2020The New Drive-Thru tool makes drivetrain cleaning easier much easier
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First Impressions: Trek Checkpoint SL 7
By Jordan Villella February 11, 2020First Impressions: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Trek released its 2020 Checkpoint gravel bike lineup, with updates all-around for the new model year. Now a staple in the Trek line, the rear seat tube IsoSpeed Decoupler suspension remains with no update. Same with the BB90 bottom bracket standard and 45mm tire clearance. What is new is […]
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Best Winter Cycling Jackets of 2020
By Jordan Villella February 10, 2020Best Winter Cycling Jackets It can be hard enough finding the motivation to get outside during the winter month. That can be tremendously hard if your fighting to stay warm with lesser gear. We’ve tested and these jackets in the coldest and harshest winter conditions out there and came up with a concentrated list of […]
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Gear deals: Conquer the Snow and slush
By Jordan Villella February 10, 2020Deals: Conquer the Snow and slush Dial-in your winter training gear and your warmth with these gear deals from Competitive Cyclist, Jenson and Back Country.com. Winter weather can make riding outside hard but with the correct gear, you’ll find the cold weather and snow is just as fun as when you were a kid. So […]
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Winter Outerwear Sale at Competitive Cyclist
By Jordan Villella January 31, 2020Winter Outerwear Sale at Competitive Cyclist Now that winter has settled in, the days are cold the riding conditions border on an adventure. There is no better time to dial in your outerwear and get the gear that will let you embrace the snow. Because there are no bad riding conditions – only the wrong […]
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Gear of the Year: Berne Broudy’s Picks
By Berne Broudy January 28, 2020Expedition-worthy gear from Blackburn, Shimano, Ergon, Velocio, and Next
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Opinion: Just say no to CO2
By James Stout January 27, 2020Why CO2 should be reserved strictly for race days, and even then, only races where you really want to win or set a personal best
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Gravel and all road sales at Jenson
By Jordan Villella January 24, 2020Gravel and all-road sales at Jenson This week the sales are wide and plenty, ahead you’ll find savings for the upgrades on your mountain, camping, and gear all around. So are you ready for the snow and cold weather roads and trails? If not, check out some of the tires with extra grip and puncture […]
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Bike Check: Rebecca Rusch’s Giant Revolt Advanced
By Josh Patterson January 22, 2020New sponsors, new bike, for the Queen of Pain
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Crush the cold weather with Competitive Cyclist
By Jordan Villella January 20, 2020Crush the cold weather with savings from Competitive Cyclist For most of us, the winter season is a mix of trainer rides and snow-covered adventures through the forest. For others, its rebuilding and perfecting our machines in preparation for next season and the fun that awaits. No matter what your winter plans may be, we […]
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Rapha release eye-catching 2020 EF-Education First Kit
By Jordan Villella January 17, 2020Rapha release EF-Education First Kit In 2019, Rapha made a spectacular return to the pro peloton as a partner of EF Pro Cycling. The season exceeded all expectations, with WorldTour wins and podium positions at some of the world’s most respected gravel and off-road events. Lachlan Morton who took part in most Alternative Calendar events […]
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Gear of the year: Jordan Villella’s picks
By Jordan Villella January 15, 2020Great gear from Specialized, Bontrager, Vittoria, Salsa and Garmin
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Gear of the Year: James Stout’s picks
By James Stout January 13, 2020Road bike gear designed more for wandering than wattage
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New year savings on GORE winter essentials and more
By Jordan Villella January 10, 2020New Year savings on GORE, Assos and more. Now that the New Year is rolling, so must the wheels on our bicycles. Riding in the winter can be hard without the right gear and motivation. Sometimes motivation can come from the right gear though and knowing that you’re in for a pleasurable ride. How about […]
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Gear of the Year: Jordan Carr’s picks
By Jordan Carr January 08, 2020Top-performing gear from WTB, Giro, Smith, Lezyne and Knog
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Cannondale enters e-road with the SuperSix EVO Neo
By Jordan Villella January 07, 2020Electric-assist version of Cannondale’s legendary road bike hits the market
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Gear of the Year: Jason Sumner’s picks
By Jason Sumner January 06, 2020Reliable road bike gear from Specialized, Shimano, Vittoria and Zwift
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Top 10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain and still party
By Jordan Villella December 26, 2019The season is over, it’s snowing outside, you’re pounding nut roll like you’re getting paid for it. Off-seasons are for gluttony and sedentary life right? Wrong! Well, wrong if you have hefty goals of breaking PR’s, pushing your limits and arriving fit this spring.
Read More »Road Bike Review’s Complete Holiday Gift Guide
By RoadBikeReview December 20, 2019Our Holiday Gift Guides run the gamut from affordable to extravagant, with products any rider is sure to love.
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Stocking stuffers for cyclists
By RoadBikeReview December 19, 2019You don’t have to buy the rider in your life a new bike to make their day. Check out these stocking stuffers for cyclists that are sure to please.
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Gifts ideas for female cyclists
By RoadBikeReview December 18, 2019Shopping for a female cyclist? Check out these gifts that are sure to please.
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Cycling Gifts for Kids
By RoadBikeReview December 17, 2019Looking for road bike gifts for kids? You’ve come to the right place.
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Ritte surges back with the Satyr steel gravel bike
By Jordan Villella December 17, 2019Ritte Satyr Steel Gravel Bike The road hasn’t always been paved. In fact, there haven’t always been roads. Or paths. Or trails. Or tracks. Somewhere along the way, we became less rugged, more fearful of the woods and deserts. We became serious and conservative, riding for structured training rather than fun. It’s time to balance […]
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Gifts for gadget loving cyclists
By RoadBikeReview December 12, 2019Curmudgeons and luddites, beware: This gift guide is for the techies and data dorks who enjoy the latest and greatest gadgets.
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Gifts for bike commuters
By RoadBikeReview December 10, 2019Power to the pedals: check out these great gifts for cycling commuters.
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Great gifts for bikepacking and gravel cycling
By RoadBikeReview December 09, 2019If your special someone likes the road less traveled, then these great gifts for bikepackers and gravel grinders are sure to please.
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Gift ideas for cyclists
By RoadBikeReview December 06, 2019There are a bewildering number of product possibilities for the road cyclists in your life, but fear not. Here are 10 gifts ideas for everyone from the budget-minded to big-spenders.
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