I have friends who believe that whatever bike has been raced to the top of the podium most often is surely the fastest, bestest bike. There’s a bit of truth to that, I guess, but is the winning bike actually “the best” bike? I’m convinced that racing is far too nuanced (and sprinkled with chance) for it to be that simple. Skill, style, and countless other human factors are at play, all of which has me wondering how much the bike and equipment actually matter to a top-ten, world-class professional? … More
Archive for the ‘Road Bike’ Category
The age old debate of clipless vs. flat pedals rages on. Christina Chappetta heads out on a ride in Squamish to discuss the pros and cons of each pedal.
Is modern tech really as aero as it claims to be? Jon and Ollie visit the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub’s wind tunnel to test a classic steel framed road bike against Ollie’s Pinarello Dogma. The team even visit Jon’s retro dressing up box to see how significant advances in clothing technology have had an impact on aero performance.