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The problem with undocumented algorithms, is that we can’t really tell how they work. We can only guess based on our observations, and hope that we get it right. When limiting our sample to one, it’s pretty easy to guess the wrong way. I suspect that’s what’s happening in the case outlined below. Which to be completely fair, might be a “training issue”, a helpful feature working the way it is supposed…

Featured Review September 20, 2020

Fighting the Last War – Pearl Izumi Summit Elbow Guard

I figured the best way to properly break in the new Revolt was to ride the trail where I destroyed the first one. Took a break at the scene to do a little crash analysis and talk about how I plan to fight the last war.…

Featured Review September 18, 2020

Hiplok Z LOK & Z LOK COMBO Security Ties

The Hiplok Z LOK and Z LOK COMBO are an excellent way to raise the security bar when you need to step away from you bicycle. Convenient for you, inconvenient for opportunistic thieves.…

Blog Featured September 17, 2020

Resting heart rate as an indicator of relative stress

Like a lot of people, I track my resting heart rate (RHR) as an indicator of training stress. It’s hard to know whether to CRUSH IT, take a rest day, or get in the space between otherwise. It’s a real number that provides insight into what’s going on, well before I would otherwise notice. With the worst of it over (hopefully), I thought it would be interesting to explore the impact crashing,…

News September 16, 2020

Recycled clothing, but in a good way

Sustainability plays a role in my diet, and home improvement choices. So there was never any doubt that I was going to post this release. Well, once I got past the completely erroneous “why would I get PR about recycled bib shorts” reaction :). Regardless of your opinion around sustainably (queue “keep your politics to yourself” comments), there’s no arguing with the price – assuming it’s quality kit. $80 for a jersey,…

News September 11, 2020

A shared objective

Normally, I let the MTB/XC news pass me, and thereby you, alone. After all, while I end up living dangerously at times, it’s certainly not the intent when I get on the bike. But, after mistaking “XC” for “CX” when I ran the initial is-this-worth-my-time algorithm, I was already deep enough in the release when I realized my mistake, that it would have been a moral failing to abandon – and TBH,…

News September 10, 2020

Roval enters the components game

Not going to lie, I like the look of integrated cockpits. Unfortunately, given my boyish shoulders + adult body, I can’t really use them. And the new Roval Aplinist cockpit is no exception, with no option for a 38cm bar x 130mm stem :(. That said, the price is a jaw dropping $600 (SRP), so if I’m completely honest, I’d probably stick with my current setup anyway. Also lacking, at least to…

News September 9, 2020

Playing the shell game

I’ve been reviewing kit for going over 11 years, I know what it’s like getting pre-production products. But, frankly you cannot review something that isn’t physically done baking. Editorially, I would have a massive issue slapping that moniker on anything in the state that the Factor Ostro VAM CyclingTips “reviewed” is in. Looking at the list of caveats and changes that CyclingTips has shuffled into their look at the Factor Ostro VAM,…

Blog Featured September 8, 2020

The Revolt is Dead. Long Live the Revolt!

Thanks to everyone who suggested a replacement frame. Fortunately, things worked out really well on the Revolt front :).…

News September 2, 2020

Just say “no” to keto

I noticed when GCN started pumping out their keto videos, but was too distracted to comment at the time. To be clear, I think it an interesting, but completely settled, topic. Carbs are the most efficient way to fuel. Period. If you want to lose weight; add miles, cut back on calories, or both. For most people, finding a healthy weight is a simple math problem. It’s also worth pointing out that…

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