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Kona 2013: Race Expo Gear
One of my favorite familiar sights over the last several years has been the Scott Bicycle installation at Lava Java cafe. Although Scott is certainly due for a new model, the Plasma 3 remains a beautiful sight, and likely still...
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The New Specialized Shiv
There's a lot to say in this article, so I'll just get right to it. Specialized has released a brand new triathlon bike platform, still called the Shiv, and it's a stunner. It's a completely uci-illegal bike, built from the...
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PRO RIG - Macca's Shiv
Specs Specialized Shiv module Zipp 808 Firecrest Tubular Wheelset Pure Awesomeness Macca's beauty of a rig allowed the Aussie to ride fast and comfortable, setting him up for a blazing-fast marathon and his second Kona title. We love minimal bikes...
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2012 Superbike Shootout
The pace of innovation has been increasing dramatically in the world of triathlon bike design. A flurry of brand new bikes have sprung up, especially at the higher end of the pricing spectrum. One of the questions I get most...
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Specialized S-Works TT Helmet
Back in 2012, Specialized and McLaren announced a new helmet that they had developed together, and that was supposed to offer revolutionary aerodynamics. This product featured a short tail design that had been extensively tested in the wind tunnel. Most...
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