• September 28. 2021

Should you choose an aero bike or a light bike? Should you ride a deep wheel or a lightweight climbing ring? Assuming that we all want to be as fast as possible, we first need to consider the advantages of reduced air resistance and begin to defeat lighter and less aviation equipment. Jean-Paul Ballard is an aerodynamicist, engineer and co-founder of Swiss Side. He has served as the chief engineer...

• October 15. 2021

Not as much as you think. When you ride for hours and climb steep hills, you may feel that the weight of the bicycle under you is seriously slowing you down. However, reducing a few ounces (which usually involves buying more expensive parts) will only save you a few seconds. This is certainly not the most effective or cost-effective way to pursue speed. Jim Gourley, a triathlete with a degree in a...

• November 30. 2021

If you are paying attention to the landscape of new types of bicycles that are popular today, the explosive growth of electric bicycle types cannot be ignored. Just five years ago, electric bicycles were relatively rare and poorly understood. Now, there are more types of electric bicycles than we thought. Whether you are considering a gravel electric bike or a mountain electric bike, it is importa...