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Stages Power Meter Review

Training with power is the best possible device to train based on intensity intensity.  The power meter when properly calibrated, doesn’t lie.  That’s why I recommend to use of a power meter to all my athletes.  It helps me be a better coach when my athletes use  a power meter.  The analytical data I get from the […]

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Elevated Legs Review

The second most important element to training is recovery.  Recover fast and often and you will be able to train harder, become stronger, and go faster.   There are many ways to apply recovery to your daily training routine: 8-9hrs a sleep a night, mid-day naps, hydration, nutrition, massage, stretching and compression.   For proper […]

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Stans NoTubes ZTR 29er Race Gold Wheelset Review

Mountain bike riding and racing is a lot easier with lighter bikes.  The  lighter the bike and rider, the faster you go.  Light wheels have a great advantage over heavy wheels, where acceleration and  snap is much harder to accomplish with heavy wheels. Fatigue sets in sooner with heaver wheels.  29’er wheels are heavier then traditional 26’er […]

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Squirt Lube Review

I started using Squirt Lube about mid point last season.  I had been searching for a long lasting lube that didn’t leave a huge mess on the drive chain.  After reading about Squirt, I decided to give it a try. Squirt is wax based, with a water propellant, which means it’s environmentally friendly. Since trying […]