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Components, Feature Stories, Reviews, Road Bike - June 24, 2021

Review: 2022 Zipp 404 Firecrest are deep aero wheels for all, plus Actual Weights

The all-new Zipp 404 Firecrest are a bit of a surprise in that they feel, in all the right ways, like a much shallower wheel where it counts. Yet, they have the deep aero shape that some racers want. Which means, as much as I hate to say it, they kinda hit that sweet spot […]

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Components, Gravel Bikes, Reviews - June 16, 2021

First ride: Schwalbe G-One R gravel tires

The G-One gravel tire lineup just grew by one, adding a dedicated race tire to the multi-surface lineup. The new G-One R promises plenty of cornering grip in most conditions and a super-smooth ride. All in a light, tubeless-easy package. That is, of course, what just about every tire promises. The question is whether the […]

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Schwalbe Wicked Will returns as the ideal all-purpose trail tire for Unlimited performance

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Wicked Will. So long in fact, that 26″ tires were still the size of choice for the world of downhill. A lot has changed since then. Most 26″ tires have been pushed out in favor of 27.5 or 29″, mountain bikes perform better than ever, and new categories […]

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Wolf Tooth WT-1 Synthetic Chain Lube cleans, lubes, & protects in one blue/green bottle

Another chain lube? Yeah, that was my first reaction, too. There has been no shortage of new lubes lately, with everything from Pumpkin Spice to Super Secret formulas. But instead of another take on wax, Wolf Tooth Components has finally released their WT-1 All Conditions Chain Lube – and it’s worth checking out. Is it blue? […]

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Review: Giro Regime road cycling shoes bring top performance to mid-range comfort

Giro’s shoe range runs from about $100 up to $400, so the Regime’s $225 MSRP puts them squarely in the middle of the price spectrum. Fortunately, they perform like a high-end road shoe to justify the price. The carbon-injected composite sole isn’t their stiffest, but it’s solid, and the dual BOA L6 dial closures keep […]

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