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Best Upgrades for the New Specialized Tarmac SL9

Best Upgrades for the New Specialized Tarmac SL9

You’ve spent over $20K on the latest S-Works Tarmac SL9. Now make it properly top of range with Schmolke wheels, Gelu and Alpitude saddles, plus Da...

Zipp 404 S vs Schmolke TLO 50 | 50mm Carbon Wheel Comparison

Comparing the Zipp 404 S with the Schmolke TLO 50? Both are 50mm carbon disc brake wheelsets, but the TLO 50 is roughly 600g lighter, uses carbon s...

We Challenge You to Find a Lighter Saddle Than This 38g Gelu

The Gelu K3 weighs just 38g, but the bigger story is the one-size, unisex carbon fit system. Here’s how Gelu saddles work, why they are different f...

Schmolke SL 37 Review: Can a 1200g Road Wheelset Handle Real Gravel?

A real customer review of the Schmolke SL 37 wheelset after 2500km across road, rough tarmac and regional Queensland gravel. Lenny explains why he ...

Why Schmolke TLO 50s Might Be the Best Wheels for Crit Racing

Crit racing demands fast acceleration, aero speed, sharp handling and confidence out of every corner. That is exactly where the Schmolke TLO 50 whe...

420km on the Bike: What Ultraman Australia Teaches Every Rider

Ultraman Australia puts riders through 420km on the bike across two days. Here’s what every endurance rider can learn about wheels, comfort, brakin...

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney: Bike Upgrades That Actually Matter

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney is here. Before the 90km bike leg, these are the cockpit, braking, storage and weight-saving upgrades worth checking.

Cervélo Bike Guide: R5 vs S5 vs Soloist vs Caledonia-5 vs Áspero

Not sure which Cervélo is right for you? Compare the R5, S5, Soloist, Caledonia-5 and Áspero — then see the smartest Darimo seatpost and Schmolke w...

F3 PhoneMount vs Quad Lock: Which Bike Phone Mount Is Better?

Quad Lock is the bigger name, but is it actually the better bike phone mount? Here’s why F3 PhoneMount comes out on top for cyclists.

Seatpost Setback: The Ultimate Guide to What Works for You

Seatpost setback can have a bigger effect on comfort, balance and pedalling feel than most riders realise. Here’s how to tell if you need more or l...

The Revoloop TPU Tube Catalogue — Which One You Should Actually Run

The Revoloop TPU Tube Catalogue — Which One You Should Actually Run If you’re looking for the best TPU inner tubes, chances are you’ve landed on Re...

Peaks Challenge: How Not to End Up on the Truck

235km. 4,000+ metres of climbing. One hard cut-off.Most riders don’t fail Peaks in one moment — they lose it minute by minute. Here’s how to stack ...

Why the Schmolke TLO 50 Is the Best Upgrade for Your Bike

The Schmolke TLO 50 is one of the lightest 50mm aero wheelsets ever made at just ~940g. It climbs effortlessly, accelerates instantly, and delivers...