Parts Reviews and News
AbsoluteBLACK oval chainrings review
By Jason Sumner January 16, 2017The PR claim is that by using oval shaped (rather than round) chainrings, pedaling smoothness and overall efficiency is improved because the impact of the dead spot on your pedal stroke is minimized. Find out how well these rings worked for us.
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RoadBikeReview’s top 10 most viewed articles of 2016
By Saris Mercanti December 30, 2016The last 12 months have been tough for celebrities, musicians, and democrats, but it’s been an awesome year for bike geeks.
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How To Service Your Road Bike Freehub
By RoadBikeReview December 23, 2016Your road bike freehub can wear out or stop working. Here’s a step-by-step guide to fixing three common types and brands.
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What You Really Want To Buy Part III: Road Handlebars
By Arts Cyclery December 23, 2016Upgrade this key contact point to shave weight and increase comfort with one of these great bar options.
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Chain maintenance advice from the experts
By Nick Legan December 21, 2016The bicycle chain is a wonderfully effective means of transferring mechanical energy from one place to another. With good engineering, modern materials, and regular maintenance, it is extremely efficient. But with abuse or negligence, a drivetrain can quickly devolve into a quagmire of resistance. Find out how to best care for your chain.
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Absoluteblack launches new oval CX chainring
By RoadBikeReview December 12, 2016Absoluteblack has released a new 7005 Txxx CNC machined alloy cyclocross chainrings. Designed for use with single front chain ring drivetrains, each CX oval ring is machined with a narrow-wide tooth profile to grip the chain, helping lessen the chance of race wrecking dropped chains.
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2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Components and gear
By Jason Sumner November 30, 2016Is your bike in need of a little holiday cheer? Or maybe, you’re looking for that perfect gift for the cyclist in your life. Whatever the case, getting or giving one of these components is sure to elicit a smile.
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Best carbon upgrades for your road bike
By Arts Cyclery October 31, 2016So you are wondering what are the best — and most noticeable — carbon upgrades for your road bike. Check out this video for answers.
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New Bont shoes, Astute saddles, The Wonderful Socks, Raceone bottle cages
By Gregg Kato October 28, 2016Style and performance come to the U.S. with Bont shoes, Astute saddles and bar wrap, Raceone bottle cages and The Wonderful Socks.
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New Praxis Works Zayante and Alba compact cranks
By Saris Mercanti October 07, 2016Typically, compact cranks have 50/34t gearing, which works great for most people. But if you’re looking for something even more spin-to-win friendly, the new micro solution from Praxis allows you to step down to a 48/32t combination.
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9Point8 teases Fall Line 27.2 dropper post
By Saris Mercanti October 04, 2016Dropper posts may be a mountain bike thing, but the added control they offer is something all cyclists can benefit from.
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SRAM Red eTap HRD drivetrain debuts at Eurobike
By RoadBikeReview September 06, 2016Among the biggest announcements at last week’s Eurobike trade show was SRAM’s unveiling of a disc brake version of its Red eTap wireless electronic drivetrain.
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FSA’s new K-Force WE wireless groupset debuts
By Jason Sumner September 02, 2016After five years in development, FSA has finally lifted the curtain on a full road drivetrain — and it’s wireless, sort of.
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How To: Pack for a long ride
By Arts Cyclery August 23, 2016So you are riding a century next month and want to be prepared? Here’s the bare minimum of what you need to bring along for the ride.
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How To: Emergency derailleur cable fix
By Arts Cyclery August 19, 2016So you are out on your bike and your rear derailleur cable snaps. What now? Here’s a quick roadside fix that you can use to get me home.
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Zipp Service Course SL70 bars and SL Speed stem review
By Nick Legan July 21, 2016Check out our take on this great bar for riders who like a hybrid anatomic-compact bend and have medium to large hands, and a lightweight, stiff stem that’s perfect for your carbon race bike.
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Shimano Dura Ace R9100 first ride review
By RoadBikeReview July 07, 2016Shimano made wholesale changes to its top-of-the-line Dura-Ace road group. But how do the new components perform on the road?
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Tech Tip: How to improve your gear shifting
By RoadBikeReview June 27, 2016Nobody likes a slow shifting bike. To keep thing running smooth — and quick — check out these five tips that will speed up your bike’s gear shifting.
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Look limited edition 795 Aerolight road bike and pedals
By RoadBikeReview June 22, 2016It was 30 years ago this coming July that Greg LeMond took the first of his three career Tour de France victories. To celebrate the occasion, French bike maker Look has released a limited edition 30th anniversary 795 Aerolight road bike and KEO Blade 2 pedals.
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Road cycling pedals explained
By RoadBikeReview June 19, 2016If you’re buying a pair of clipless pedals for the first time, it can be a little confusing. There are a host of options, all with varying features. So which will be best for you and your needs?
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SRAM Red eTap first ride review
By Jason Sumner June 18, 2016New wireless electronic shifting system simple to set-up, easy to operate, and it looks great, too. Find out more in our first ride review.
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Video: Bottom bracket standards explained
By RoadBikeReview June 14, 2016The notion of standards in the cycling world has reached comical status. Whether it’s mountain bike wheel sizes, hub widths, road bike brakes, or bottom brackets, the only thing that is standard is consumer confusion.
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Inside the world (and mind) of Paul Components
By Nick Legan June 07, 2016In the silence of Paul Price’s personal headspace, most easily accessed while riding a bicycle, inspiration arrives in the shape of new bicycle parts, solutions to problems in the cycling hardware world.
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SKS Raceblade Long fenders review
By Jason Sumner June 03, 2016For anyone who often rides in the rain and wet, the SKS Raceblade Long fenders are a great protective solution that can easily be taken off when not needed.
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Inside look at Campagnolo’s new MyCampy app
By Nick Legan May 10, 2016The latest innovation from Campagnolo is its new MyCampy app, which allows EPS v3 electronic drivetrain users to customize shift button function, shift patterns, and log mileage to help with maintenance.
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