Cycling 10 articles

Bicycle chain being dipped in melted paraffin wax
Cycling

Chain Waxing: The Watts You Save and How to Do It at Home

Chain wax barely beats oil on a clean drivetrain, but stays faster on a dirty course and saves your cassette. The full at-home method.

A cyclist leaning into a corner on a road descent
Cycling

Cornering and Descending: Where Triathletes Lose Time

Braking on the straight, outside pedal down and looking through the exit: the cornering and descending habits that separate fast bike splits.

Multisport watch worn during training
Cycling

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED Review: A Triathlon Watch

The Instinct 3 AMOLED brings a real screen and automatic T1/T2 transitions at $449.99, a tough, capable alternative to the pricier Fenix line.

Indoor trainer set up for a session
Cycling

Wahoo KICKR Core 2 Review: Wi-Fi and Zwift Cog for $399

Wahoo brings Wi-Fi, a bundled Zwift Cog and 10Hz Race Mode to its mid-range trainer at $399, features that used to be reserved for the $800+ KICKR V6.

Clip-on aero bars mounted on a road bike handlebar
Cycling

Clip-On Aero Bars: Get Aero Without a TT Bike

Clip-on aero bars bolt onto a road bike for under 200 PLN. How to choose adjustable bars and set them up before your first ride.

Cyclist's lower legs and feet turning the pedals
Cycling

Aero Socks: How Many Watts They Actually Save

Aero socks promise free watts for cheap. Here is what lab tests versus real-world speeds actually show, and what to buy.

Garmin Edge bike computer mounted on a time trial bike's handlebars.
Cycling

Garmin Edge 1060: The First AI Bike Computer, Maybe

A new Garmin Edge has cleared regulatory certification. Here is what is confirmed and what is still speculation.

Cyclist on a time trial bike with a bottle mounted between the aerobars.
Cycling

Round Bottles Are a Parachute on Your Time Trial Bike

Wind-tunnel data on where to mount bottles for 70.3 and full-distance racing, plus three picks from Decathlon.

A Zwift indoor cycling session on a smart trainer, illustrating the platform's 2026 progression and challenge update.
Cycling

Zwift 2026: Level Cap Removed, Four Challenge Tiers

Zwift removed its level 100 cycling cap, added AI-style workout suggestions, and launched a four-tier indoor/outdoor challenge running through September 2026.

Cleats and pedal hardware laid out for fitting
Cycling

How to Set Up Bike Cleats and Save Your Knees

Look, Shimano SPD-SL or Speedplay: how float, fore-aft position and rotation affect your knees, plus prices and a setup guide.

Training watch worn on the wrist during a session
Cycling

Zwift’s $1,195 Watch That Measures Nothing

Zwift and Swedish watchmaker Bravur built a limited $1,195 mechanical watch: no GPS, no heart rate, no power. Just 100 numbered pieces.