Month: March 2004

Pedal efficiency and cadence are the 2 most important factors that need to be considered by triathletes who are looking to improve their bike splits and even run splits for that matter. It is a subject that many people often mention and one that many new triathletes have difficulty with, especially those who don’t have… Continue reading Cycle cadence and the effect on run splits

Often called all-purpose, XC Trail bikes are what most people think of when they hear the phrase “mountain bike”. XC Trail bikes are designed to climb with control and comfort and descend with speed. With active suspension, knobby tires and low gearing the XC trail bike is slightly less efficient than an XC Racing bike… Continue reading XC Trail Bikes

Often called Cross Country bikes, XC Racing bikes are designed to tackle a mountain from the bottom. Lightweight and efficient, XC bikes often sacrifice comfort and control as luxuries you can’t afford when racing to the top. XC bike frames are either hardtail or short travel, semi-active suspension designs. Long and low, XC bikes put… Continue reading XC Racing Bikes