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 at the bottom end [...]

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 have become one of the most [...]