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Speed Concept (2010) Geometry

The Speed Concept is Trek’s new triathlon superbike. How does it measure up, literally, in terms of geometry? Is this bike long and low, narrow and tall, and is it sufficiently adjustable?

Descending

This popular tutorial on descending was first written in 2000 and has been reworked and updated for today.

Transition Comp for 2010

After 20 years of ambivalence toward tri bikes and the tri market, Specialized has finally made a world class timed race bike. The Transition is, with some exceptions, a bike worthy of its headbadge.

Scott Plasma 10 for 2010

This bike is a case study in: Not only power, not only handling, not only comfort, but superior aerodynamics is largely tied to choosing a bike that properly fits you.

Ridley Dean

The Dean is a tri bike, made by a Belgian company, that inhabits a niche all it’s own – or, almost its own. Wonder what that niche is? Click and read.

Trek Equinox TTX 9.5 (2010)

Reviewed is this mid-priced Trek through the prism of a “Have It Your Way” Project One purchase which is, in our view, the best way to buy any Trek at this price or above.

Want to speed up? Slow down

Want hidden speed? Speed that costs you nothing, or very little? Adroitly managing your speed around two corners can save you more time than your aero helmet will gain you over the whole race.

Ascending

Climbing on a bike is magnetic, but magnetism is a force variously attractive or repellent. Here’s how to make the force “be with you.”