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Columns About the Bike Don't rush into a bike purchase
In general, one should not rush into major purchases of any description.  One of the things we are most proud of at TgR is telling you the facts that you would normally only learn through expensive trial and error.  In Triathlon, the "don't rush" rule ... <more>
Saturday, November 06, 2004
 
Columns About the Bike Get Framed
If you've ever shopped for a road bike in the moderate price range, you've probably noticed a great disparity in price and equipment specifications between bicycle manufactures.  Some bikes seem to cost less but offer a better equipment list than others.  ... <more>
Saturday, November 13, 2004
 
Columns About the Bike Campy v. Shimano
In cycling, one of the great debates revolves around which component group, Campagnolo or Shimano, is better.  The discussions can be quite heated.  The old guard Italian masters against the Japanese corporate giant.  Luckily, triathlon doesn't seem ... <more>
Friday, December 03, 2004
 
Columns About the Bike Flat Tires
There are precious few guarantees in life.  Oddly enough, cycling offers one: flat tires.  If you ride a bike long enough (usually a handful of rides will do the trick) you will have a flat tire.  On a training ride, it is usually no big deal.  Everyone ... <more>
Thursday, December 09, 2004
 
Columns About the Bike Hey buddy, can you spare some chain?
My recent Wipperman Connex review generated a few additional thoughts about chains.  For such an important piece of the bike puzzle, it is often ignored until a problem arises.  In no particular order, I thought I'd offer a few suggestions for your ... <more>
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
 
Columns About the Bike Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
What if I told you that you could hire a cycling coach who would be available, in person, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – would you be interested?  Expensive, you say?   How about for a one time cost of $140 to $400?   If you say yes, then your ... <more>
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
 
Columns About the Bike Shimano, Sram or Campagnolo?
If you’ve used the current road and tri groups from Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo, then you may have your own reasons for picking a favorite.   I have a favorite and a relatively simple reason for it.   The primary differences between the three ... <more>
Monday, February 18, 2008
 
Columns About the Bike Do You Know Your Optimum Top Tube Length?
The most important measurement on a bike is its top tube length.  It is this measurement that determines the remaining lengths, dimensions, angles, etc. on a particular frameset.  Moreover, it is this measurement that is the most important when determining ... <more>
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
 

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