Latest articles by Tyler Boucher
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The future of speed: 5 aero trends that will shape the next era of road racing
Gazing into the (aerodynamically-optimised) crystal ball, here are some predictions based on reasonably solid circumstantial evidence
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Specialized's gravel tyres get an update—first ride impressions of the all-new Tracer
Specialized’s sponsored athletes tend to win a lot of races: these are the tyres they’ll be racing on this year.
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Size matters — but so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review
A modern gravel tyre for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly
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Celebrated U.S. carbon bike manufacturer Pursuit Cycles ends frame production
Company shifts focus from bikes to advanced composites research
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Best TPU inner tubes ridden and reviewed 2025: can you trust plastic inner tubes in a pinch?
For riders who have accepted tubeless into their lives, TPU tubes may not be very compelling. For the unconverted, however, they’re worth exploring, with a few caveats
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90g of carbs per hour: Why it works for pros — but not necessarily for amateurs
The truth about high-carb fueling for non-pros: performance booster or pitfall?
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Rapha's Excess Men's Pro Team Gore-Tex Rain Jacket is uniquely colourful, pricey, PFAS-restricted in the US and the most comfortable hard shell yet
Rapha’s newest rain jacket is built with reclaimed material and has a nifty trick: it’s stretchy. Does contain PFAS though.
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Wool by the bucketful, or should it be the thimbleful? Ornot’s Super Thermal Merino Jersey reviewed
A made-in-California winter jersey that combines jacket-like warmth with exceptional breathability.
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As Tadej Pogačar goes, so goes the world: crank length explained, tested and redefined
If leverage won bike races, we'd all be riding 400mm cranks—debunking myths and optimizing crank arm length for peak performance.
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5 bike maintenance essentials, and how to better pay attention to your bicycle’s needs
Thoughts on keeping your bike healthy, happy and on the road and the value in getting your hands greasy from time to time.
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There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable fenders
Best practices for keeping yourself, your bike and your friends dry in the wet season, plus some FAQs (Fenderly Asked Questions)
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We rode and reviewed the Ouray, Parlee Cycles' first new bike model since facing bankruptcy
The storied American brand continues with a Portugal-made carbon steed that goes zoom but doesn’t fit like a race bike
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Opinion: Are electronic groupsets worth the investment?
Thoughts on drivetrains, buttons, batteries, fast vs slow, good vs evil, wristwatches and zen states of being
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Everything you want to know about the Q Factor
What it is and why it matters, how to measure it, what the Q stands for, and more
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Julbo’s Fury Prescription Sunglasses reviewed
Julbo’s prescription sunglasses: how it works, how long it takes to make them, and the inherent limitations.
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Should I upgrade my pads and rotors? Is buying top-end parts worth it?
A brief explainer of the differences between high-end rotors and pads vs the alternative
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I used to think flat bar gravel bikes were silly, now I've tried one I know they're silly, but I'm into it
Flat bar gravel bikes are a thing, and here's why they make sense for some folks and what to know if you're flat-bar-curious
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Stiffness vs. Compliance: Making sense of bicycle frame design
How frame designers find the sweet spot between stiffness and compliance as well as some thoughts on “ride quality”
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Parcours FKT Wheelset Reviewed: Affordable, meet wide
Parcours, whose stated mission is making aerodynamics more accessible, set out to make a faster gravel wheel. The superwide FKT is the result
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Who designs a professional rider’s national champion jersey?
The story of Israel-Premier Tech’s Michael Woods and his retro-inspired Canadian jersey
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Longtermers: Tyler Boucher’s do-it-all, semi-custom Fairlight Faran 2.0 steel machine
An accidentally semi-custom build that can handle gravel, bikepacking, commuting, or just plain going flat out on pavement
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Rake, trail and head tube angle: how the front end of your bike affects handling
What do these terms mean? How do these factors affect handling, stability and steering inputs? A brief overview of the front end of the bike, from a numbers standpoint.
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MADE 2024: Our 10 favourite builds from the world's largest handmade bike show
MADE bike show 2024 recap: We came, we saw, and we nerded out with fellow bike enthusiasts.
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What is an 'affordable' race bike these days? And what to look for when shopping for one
Adjusting for inflation, the $1500 that was enough to equip new riders back in the 2010s is closer to $2200 in today’s money. The question is: can you buy something comparable for that amount now?
