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SHIMANO WHEEL TECHNOLOGY - SCIENCE OF SPEEDWheel performance is determined by three factors: aerodynamics, rigidity, and weight.The new Shimano Road wheel collection optimizes the balance of those characteristics based on specific applications like climbing, all-round performance, or high-speed scenarios. Wheels unlike any other. One pedal stroke, and you’re off.Shimano re-examined rigidity, weight, and acceleration from every angle. The resultin …

Tam reviews the brand new Lake CX 403 road shoes. These shoes feature a narrower toe box and tighter heel than their competition, and are designed for very high cadence riding with higher pressure and a slimmer fit.  …

If someone was to ask me to recommend brakes 12 months ago for their Downhill (DH) bike I would have suggested SRAM or Shimano. That is until TRP released their G-Spec DH brakes. These brakes were developed in response to Aaron Gwin’s request for a 4-piston hydraulic disc braking system that he could use on the UCI circuit. I played very close attention to the comments coming from Aaron Gwin and the various articles that were released globally. A …

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.Lake's mission is to make the best fitting and most comfortable high performance cycling shoes in the world - they match the fit to the function of every shoe they make. The footwear comfort & performance needs of cyclists are not only dependent upon the type of riding they will do, but also their gender & how hard they ride. This theory goes beyond materials & construction methods to the actual foot for …