Performance Bicycle Blog

Handlebar Tape 101

Handlebar tape can drastically affect the feel of your ride. It can reduce hand soreness/fatigue and give you a more connected feel to your bike. Synthetic and cork are the most common materials with, cloth and leather being less common these days.

How To Maintain Your Drivetrain

Changing your chain can save you tons of cash down the line. We explore the tools needed and how to know when it's time to swap out an old chain.

How often should you replace your bike helmet?

Is your helmet over 3 years old? Cracked? Crashed? If so, it may be time for a new helmet.

Merino Wool: The Best Winter Socks

Perfect for both winter and summertime riding, Merino wool socks are great for wicking sweat and keeping your feet comfortable. Plus they're super soft.

Why Use Tubeless Road Bike Tires?

Tubes have been used on bikes for years – is tubeless just marketing hype or is it truly the future of road bike tires.

Road Tires: Ride faster, farther, and happier

New tires are the most impactful and cost-effective upgrade you can make to your bike. Recent improvements in road tubeless systems and a trend toward wider tires have opened new avenues of dependability and speed for road riders.

Clipless Pedals

What the heck does clipless mean? Why are clipless pedals better than flat pedals?

Specialized Body Geometry

Learn about what Specialized has done to revolutionize your bike fit.

Specialized Angi

Extra helmet safety that goes beyond normal protection.

Specialized Shoes

Optimized for performance and comfort, Specialized shoes are made to take your riding to the next level.

Couch to Crit by NorCal Cycling

We've partnered with one of our favorite YouTube channels, NorCal Cycling, to help you elevate your fitness and racing knowledge. The face of NorCal Cycling, Jeff Linder, has been cycling competitively for over 15 years. Join us as we learn from Jeff's racing experience and tactical insight.

Bicycle Lights For Winter

Whether you are strapping a headlight to your helmet or to your bicycle handlebars, any ride in the dark would be incomplete without lights.