First Ride: Fuji’s Norcom Straight aero bike

The Fuji Norcom Straight’s Oval 760 stem nests in a cutout in the front of the head tube, and the rear brake cable and electric-shift wire drop down through a cover in the top tube. Photo: Lennard Zinn | VeloNews.com
Lennard Zinn writes about Fuji's new aero bike, which was developed over a three-year period

First Ride: Niner Rip 9 is a light, maneuverable, off-road machine

The latest version of the Niner Rip 9 features an air formed mainframe that is lighter than its predecessor but not quite as dear as the full-carbon RDO option. Best of all, the electric green color pops, so you look good on your buddies' helmetcam footage. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
This off-road machine is an affordable 29er trail bike option for those who don’t need the carbon bling

Reviewed: Joovy Bicycoo no-pedal bike

The Bicycoo features sleek lines. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
For kids learning how to ride a bike, this is a solid option

Review: TRP disc brakes are lighter and more powerful than other options

While our test Volagi Liscio did not have a 15mm thru-axle, that could be a more common application in the future. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
The disc brake market is growing, and TRP has released the newest versions of a brake type that's gaining popularity

Spotted: MyoCycle anti-injury app

The MyoCycle app provides injury treatment and prevention exercises for cyclists. Photo: VeloNews.com
The iPhone app, created by Orica-GreenEdge's Brett Lancaster and his physical therapist Cher Hetherington, is aimed at cyclists

First Ride: DT Swiss Spline 1 wheels

The Spline 1 wheels have the option of coming equipped with a DT Swiss XD Driver body so buyers can use the Spline 1 wheels with a SRAM XX1 drivetrain. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
DT Swiss releases budget-minded wheel options for cross-country, trail, and all-mountain riding

Review: Specialized Sitero time trial saddle

Specialized's Sitero saddle worked well for our tester, who attached it to a road bike and rode in an aero position. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
Our tester does not claim to be a triathlete, but here's his (positive) review of Specialized's new Sitero TT saddle

Review: Rapha Women’s Classic Wind Jacket

The Rapha women's Classic Wind Jacket is stylish, comfortable, and has well-placed reflective stripes. Photo: VeloNews.com
Rapha's high-end women's jacket is more than suitable for cold and windy riding, but at a steep price

First Ride: Shimano’s Dura-Ace aero wheels

Our tester writes that a C50-TU and C-75-TU combination worked best for his riding during a test event with Shimano. Photo: Jake Orness
We put Shimano Dura-Ace C50 and C75 wheels to the test, and the results are good

Review: Giant’s understated P-SLR 1 Wheels

Giant’s P-SLR 1 wheels look fast right out of the box, and they performed that way on the road. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
Giant's new affordable, aftermarket wheels are stiff and fast despite alloy construction

First look: Rapha’s 2013 spring/summer collection

The Randonee (left) puts two of the three pockets on the front, while the Club (right) uses a more traditional construction. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Rapha's spring/summer line is out for 2013, so we put five of the new garments to the test

Review: Sram Apex

  SRAM released their Apex groupo in February, 2010 to take care of the cyclists who wanted the wider gear range offered with a tripe but still wanted the lower weight of a double. When you first lay eyes, the components look a bit "race-like" compared to others on the market which is always a cool perk. The Sram Apex component level is comparable to Shimano’s 105  series which put's it ...

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Road ID wristbands

There's been more and more talk lately from riders and fitness athletes in general about carrying some sort of easily spotable identification. It's actually a great idea, especially for those rides we end up doing solo. You never know when an accident will occur and how time sensitive a situation may be when looking for identification and/or contact information if there is ever an accident. Road Id wrist bracelets ...

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