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05 May 2020
2020 SoCalCycling.com Team

SoCalCycling.com Introduces the 2020 SoCalCycling.com Elite Team

If someone would have told us last summer, when we began preparations for the 2020 SoCalCycling.com Team race season,  that a worldwide pandemic would take place and cause a catastrophic health crisis and an economic shutdown that included putting cycling events on hold, it would have seemed unimaginable! As we prepared for 2020, the excitement built as new partners Richard Duquette and the Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette and Pacific Premier Bank became partners and a strong roster with […]

21 Nov 2019
Review: FSA K-Force Compact Carbon Handlebars

Review: FSA K-Force Compact Carbon Handlebars

For most of my years of riding, I’ve always stuck to using alloy bars due to their safety and reliability. However, carbon handlebars, specifically FSA K-Force Compact Carbon road handlebars, have come a long way putting any worries aside. Good road handlebars are like a good seat, they just have to feel comfortable as you’ll be riding and holding on to them in one position or another for the duration of your ride what ever type of ride that might […]

29 Oct 2019
CLIF Cubes

Nutrition: Clif Bar Introduces Cubes

CLIF® CUBES™ nut butter–filled endurance bites are made from real food ingredients, and provide sustained fuel for your longest outings. Available in three tasty flavors, CUBES are as soft as they are satisfying. And they’re evenly scored for easy portion control when you’re on the go. Flavors CLIF® CUBES™ nut butter are available in the following flavors:  Double Peanut, Strawberry Banana, and Tart Cherry. Double Peanut – Roasted peanut pieces in a soft and tasty bar, filled with creamy peanut […]

09 Oct 2019
FSA SL-K Road Brakes

Review: FSA SL-K Road Brakes

The FSA SL-K Road Brakes are some of the most powerful road rim brakes I have used to date. The arm’s I-beam structure provided ample stiffness and stopping power and the black and grey color scheme will match any bike they are installed on. The brakes take standard Shimano type cartridge pads so aftermarket pads for carbon rims and the like are easy to find and changing brake pads is simple. Opening the brake for wheel removal is accomplished with […]

15 Sep 2019
CLIF Whole Lotta

CLIF Bar introduces Whole Lotta

CLIF Bar recently introduced Whole Lotta – an organic fruit, nut, and seed snack bar with added plant-based protein. The new CLIF Whole Lotta is soft-baked bar with a nutty texture and vibrant flavor combinations that is packed with whole food ingredients like pumpkin seeds, almonds, dried cherries and ginger.CLIF Whole Lotta is an anytime snack bar, that is a great between meals or when you need something delicious, nutritious, and convenient during your busy day. Whole Lotta is non-GMO […]

09 Sep 2019

Product Review: KMC X11SL-DLC 11 Speed Chain (Red)

High Tech hits the chain market with the KMC X11SL-DLC 11 Speed Chain I think most people overlook the ability to have some technology go into a bike chain design. The chain is one of the most vital parts on a bike, therefore top component and chain manufacturers invest time and R & D in designing a chain that will propel and endure what cyclists will dish out when racing and training or just riding hard for a long time.     I […]