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Is It You Or Is It The Bike? Real World Aero

Is It You, Or Is It The Bike? Real World Aero

We’re sorry to say, it’s you, not the bike.  That aero bike you coveted with the little kamm tails, truncated d-shaped seatposts, funky handlebars - the one that’s supposed to make you an unbelieva...

Standard Standards—Keep It Simple For Real

Standard Standards—Keep It Simple, For Real

Standards matter. If a bike isn’t well thought out with regards to standards, it’s not built to last. You won’t think about this much on a new bike unless something goes awry or until you need serv...

Weight Matters—The Sweet Spot

Weight Matters—The Sweet Spot

WHY WE DON’T FIXATE ON WEIGHTS You’ve probably come to realize by now that we’re not as fixated on gram counting as many performance brands. We rarely post weights in our Instagram captions, we ra...

Smooth is Fast

Smooth is Fast

How many times have you heard it? Race bikes are stiff! That bone chattering, teeth shaking ride feel…that’s normal. Well, we are here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way. If your goal is ...

Classic Road Race Geometry For The Modern Era

Classic Road Race Geometry For The Modern Era

The secret sauce that makes our new Esprit handle so well.

Not All Ti is Created Equal

Not All Ti is Created Equal

Titanium bikes. You’ve seen them, you’ve drooled over them, and now you’re thinking…I need one. So which one is right for you and what makes one different from another? What makes some Ti bikes mor...

The Perfect Bike Fit

The Perfect Bike Fit

Armed with a little bit of information about bike geometry and design, you’ll want to understand how you fit onto a bike. There is a lot of information about bike fit, and a lot of opinions - it ca...

Who is Tom Kellogg?

Who is Tom Kellogg?

And how does a custom builder help make better production bikes? Tom Kellogg - a name that may jump out at you, some familiarity. Maybe you’ve heard of Spectrum Cycles. And you’ve most definitely r...

Road Bike Geometry - What Is It?

Road Bike Geometry - What Is It?

You’ve undoubtedly heard a number of brands, bike fitters, custom builders, and experienced cyclists talk about geometry. Waxing poetic about the perfect handling that their favorite old bike has a...

Why Steel?

Why Steel?

It wasn’t long ago that this question wouldn’t have been asked, as there was only steel. All race bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, and cruisers were steel. From the ranks of the pro peloton to...

Gearing - and How To Choose Your Next Drivetrain

Gearing - and How To Choose Your Next Drivetrain

All About Gearing1x, 2x, Compact, Flat Top, Di2, 12sp, AXS…what’s it all mean? We get a lot of questions about gearing - and if it’s been a few years since you bought your last road or gravel bike,...

Bike Packing - The Cardboard and Tape Kind

Bike Packing - The Cardboard and Tape Kind

“How do I travel with my bike? Do I have to buy an expensive case?” Easily! And you don't immediately need to buy a bike case (but they are worth investing in for frequent fliers). Traveling with ...

How to Find the Right Fit - Remotely

How to Find the Right Fit - Remotely

We know that not everyone is near a dealer to get fitted in person. It may seem daunting to buy a bike online and find the right fit. We do this day-in and day-out, and we've found that a little bi...