I've been riding Shimano Ultegra pedals for 6 years with zero complaints — so I wasn't expecting much when I switched to the new SRM Ultra Low Profile Pedals. What I got instead was an unexpected fix for a year of chronic knee pain, and the most locked-in pedaling feel I've ever experienced.
Trading the rocky singletrack of Colorado Springs for the smooth sun-soaked roads of San Diego has been an unexpected shift, and a humbling one. The San Diego cycling scene is fast, competitive, and filled with riders who make you dig deep just to hang on. As I’ve rediscovered road riding, I’ve learned that speed isn’t just about fitness, it’s also about efficiency. From refining my aero bike fit to experimenting with budget-friendly upgrades like position tweaks, I’m rebuilding both strength and speed one ride at a time. Here’s what I’ve learned so far, and how I’m finding my rhythm again on the road.
Hot waxing your bike chain isn't as complicated as it sounds—and the results speak for themselves. Brian walks through his step-by-step process for hot waxing with Silca's Secret Chain Blend, from degreasing to reinstalling, and shares why he's never going back to traditional lube.
Compare the Dynaplug Pill and Stan's Original DART Tool for tubeless tire repairs. Learn which tool delivers faster, cleaner roadside and trailside puncture fixes for cyclists and triathletes.
Like many of you, I awake daily looking forward to a great cup of coffee. It’s no overstatement to call me a coffee snob, although my status as one is interesting since I didn’t start drinking coffee until after 40 and I’m pretty sensitive to caffeine. I'm so sensitive to it that I need to abstain before high-intensity workouts as it sends my heart and respiration rates so high that they limit my efforts. Thus, quality over quantity is my coffee game. Since I don’t drink more than a cup per day, and I’m picky in general when it comes to food and beverages, I allow myself to indulge on beans from boutique, third-wave coffee roasters which tend to be pricey. Some of...
