Which Carbon Wheel Profile to Choose: 35, 45, 65, or 85 mm

Almost no one chooses the wrong brand. Most people choose the wrong profile. This is what we ask before recommending a wheel, and why the answer is rarely the most expensive one.

What Is an Aero Sock and What Can You Expect From It

The aero sock is the cheapest piece of clothing you can change and the one that generates the most debate. This is what the fabric does, what the physics says, and what we are not going to promise ...

Screen Printing, Sublimation, or Embroidery: Which One Lasts

The customization technique is chosen by the fabric. What holds up and what cracks in screen printing, sublimation, vinyl, embroidery, and jacquard.

What Happens if You Break a Carbon Wheel

Nobody asks you about it in the store until you're about to pay. And then it always comes up: "What if I break it?" It's the right question, and almost nobody answers it clearly, so let's address i...

What to wear when cycling based on temperature

Dress for mile ten, not mile one. A guide to temperatures from 0 to 30 degrees and the real difference between a vest, windbreaker, and jacket.

Built-in briefs in running shorts: when you need them and when they get in the way

Short answer: if you run for less than an hour, you don't need it. If you're going to be active for more than two hours, the inner brief stops being an extra and becomes the deciding factor in whet...

Why Your Hands Go Numb When Cycling

If your hands go numb on long rides, the ulnar nerve is usually to blame. What causes it and what can be done to correct it.

Nilit Heat and the fibers that harness body heat

Coffee charcoal nylon that captures your heat and returns it to you as infrared. How it works and what to expect.

Merino Wool vs. Synthetic Fiber in the Cold: Which to Choose

Merino regulates and insulates when wet; synthetics are durable and dry quickly. That's why the answer is often to blend them.

What is copper thread used for in a cycling sock?

It's not marketing: copper is antimicrobial and reduces odor-causing bacteria.