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Mind Your Mental Health

by Jeff Whitfield on March 20th, 2022

Commentary

Walking away from things might be necessary for your mental health. Just know that you’re not alone.

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Ritchey WCS and Comp Beacon Handlebars

Review: Ritchey WCS Beacon Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2020

Reviews Gravel Parts

Another look at the Ritchey Beacon handlebar, examining the differences between the WCS version with the Comp version. Is one really better than the other?

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Muc-Off and Dumonde Tech lubes

Lube Review: Muc-Off C3 vs Dumonde Tech Original

by Jeff Whitfield on September 8th, 2020

Reviews

A review of the lubes I’ve been using lately. Muc-Off and Dumonde Tech go mano a mano! Two lubes enter, one lube leaves! Which lube will prevail?

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Why Do Wider Tires Brake Faster?

by Jeff Whitfield on September 7th, 2020

Commentary

GCN does a test on how tire width effects braking, giving us yet another reason to like wider tires. But will road cyclists overcome bias and agree?

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My Wahoo ELEMNT Roam

Long Term Review: Wahoo ELEMNT Roam

by Jeff Whitfield on September 5th, 2020

Reviews

After a year of using the Roam, it’s time to report on the good and the bad. Even a defective unit didn’t stop the Roam from being a good bike computer.

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Catalyst 1 pedal on my Nicasio

Switching From Clipless to Flat Pedals for Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on August 31st, 2020

Gravel Commentary Reviews

I'm committing a sacrilegious act in road cycling: I'm switching to flat pedals! Read on about the switch as well as a few reviews of some flat pedals.

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Ritchey Comp Beacon Handlebars on my Marin Nicasio

Review: Ritchey Beacon Gravel Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 29th, 2020

Gravel Reviews

Ritchey releases a crazy “super-wide” bar that looks so intriguing I just had to get one to try out. Read my review of the Beacon handlebars!

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Stages power meter on my Nicasio

Stages Gen 3 Single-Sided Power L Meter Review

by Jeff Whitfield on August 20th, 2020

Reviews

Stages is changing things for the better! This crank-based power meter used to be expensive. Now it’s darn close to being considered entry-level.

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The Pros and Cons of Gravel Specific Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 20th, 2020

Commentary Gravel

Gravel handlebars: some like them, some don’t. What makes them so good...or so bad? We dig into this class of handlebar and what to watch out for.

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Ritchey Beacon handlebar on a gravel bike

Release: Ritchey Beacon Super-Wide Ergonomic Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 15th, 2020

Announcements Commentary

Ritchey releases a new handlebar that adds plenty of flare and ergonomics...but will the lack of wider versions turn some riders off?

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