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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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The Best Indoor Cycling Trainers of 2020
By Jordan Villella February 13, 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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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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Rapha Launches Indoor Training Apparel
By Jordan Villella December 05, 2019Rapha Launches Indoor Training Apparel From gentle warm-ups to sweat-drenched sufferfests, returning from injury, or recovering midweek, the indoor trainer is an oft-maligned piece of equipment with a lot to say for itself. Even before the turbo got smart, it was responsible for race wins and world records. Now there’s been something of a renaissance. […]
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Review: LEM MotivAir Helmet
By Jordan Villella December 03, 2019The MotivAir is a well-ventilated cycling helmet that works well for road, gravel, and even cross-country mountain biking
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The best Cyber Monday deals for cyclists
By RoadBikeReview December 01, 2019Don’t let the best deals of the season pass you by!
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The best Black Friday deals for cyclists
By RoadBikeReview November 28, 2019Black Friday is an excellent opportunity for deal-savvy cyclists to cash in on deeply discounted bikes, components, and other accessories.
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The best early Black Friday deals for cyclists
By RoadBikeReview November 23, 2019No need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday. These great deals are available now.
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Black Friday starts early with the Brand Sale at Jenson
By Jordan Villella November 22, 2019Black Friday Brand Sale at Jenson The Black Friday deals are starting early over at Jenson. Every day they are adding more and more brands to the growing list of brand names on sale. Check out deals from; Garmin, GIRO, KONA, FOX and much more. Now – onward to the deals! a YETI SB150 CARBON […]
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Check out Sage Titanium’s new Storm King monster cross
By Jordan Villella November 20, 2019Sage Titaniums unveils the Storm King Sage Bicycles is a company based in Beaverton, Oregon, and offers custom and semi-custom titanium bikes. Recently Sage released a jaw-droppingly stunning, made in the USA drop-bar rig, aptly named the Storm King. The Storm King, which is named after a singletrack trail just west of Bend, Oregon, that […]
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Cold weather gear deals at Jenson
By Jordan Villella November 18, 2019The cold weather is rolling in, and you don’t want to get caught out lacking the right gear. So make sure you have the right gear in your arsenal to hit the roads and trails with confidence.
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Opinion: In defense of droppers on drop bar bikes
By James Stout November 12, 2019The thing that I love about gravel bikes is that they rekindle what I felt when I rode those ’90s mountain bikes. Yes, gravel bikes aren’t very capable on gnarly trails, but that is what makes them fun.
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Shop early Black Friday deals at Jenson
By Jordan Villella November 11, 2019You’ll find everything a rider needs to get rolling this winter and stay safe on the roads. This sale has lights, bikes, shoes and more.
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Rapha expands the Explore Collection
By Jordan Villella November 11, 2019Rapha releases new Explore Collection We don’t stop exploring just because the weather gets cold. Off-road riding in winter can often throw up the most rewarding adventures, as well as plenty of mud and grime. But to get the most of your riding, you’ll need the right gear. The expanded Rapha Explore range features brand […]
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Santa Cruz and Yeti sale at Competitive Cyclist
By Jordan Villella November 01, 2019The season isn’t over and the trails are calling, visit them with a new ride. It can be an early winter gift from you to your inner shredder. Now – On to the sale!
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Falling bike prices at Jenson and Competitive Cyclist
By Jordan Villella October 27, 2019Are you just waiting to push the button on that new ride? Well, Jenson and Competitive Cyclist have some good news for you.
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