Di2

Editor's Note: Distance rider extraordinaire Ken Bonner had a chance recently to test ride the new shock-absorbing Specialized Roubaix Expert Di2. During his long and very distinguished randonneuring career, Ken has ridden bikes of all frame materials and was anxious to compare the ride feel and performance characteristics of the Roubaix to some of his other bikes. Following is … [Read more...] about Distance Riding on the New Specialized Roubaix Expert Di2

By Mitch Rosset Oddly, my exploration into Shimano's Syncro Shift started with a fat bike. I purchased an inexpensive fat bike to see if I would enjoy riding one. The bike was a blast, but when riding the local trails, a frustrating problem arose. Our trails have short, steep downhills that feed into abrupt, steep climbs. Flying down hills on a fat bike was a thrill, but … [Read more...] about Shimano Syncro Shift – Advanced Shifting Technology