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01 Apr 2021

Review: Forze Tri Custom Socks

FORZE Tri (pronounced “force“) was founded in 2013 in Southern California.  FORZE  has set out to make socks that look great and perform well under all conditions.   The FORZE Tri custom cycling socks that we use for the SoCalCycling.com Team are fantastic. The height is just right, with a nice tall 6″ cuff. There are nice padded sections for the heel and the ball of the foot, with great compression throughout the upper section and a nice breathable fabric throughout the rest […]

31 Aug 2020
Product Review: ABUS Aventor Cycling Helmet

Product Review: ABUS Aventor Cycling Helmet

ABUS Aventor – Where Protection Meets Comfort The ABUS Aventor cycling helmet is light, strong and has an incredible Euro design. When I first started to use the ABUS Aventor helmet as a SoCalCycling.com Team rider, I immediately noticed the comfort on my head without leaving behind the fact that many times you can be racing at high speeds on a Criterium or Road Race and with it comes the danger of crashing and getting a bad head injury. We can […]

12 Aug 2020
FSA Energy Compact Alloy Handlebars

Product Review: FSA Energy Compact Alloy Handlebars

The 2020 FSA Energy Compact Alloy Handlebars maintain the double butted and tapered aluminum alloy construction, the semi-aero ergo flat shape on top and the compact drop from the previous version of the FSA Energy Compact Alloy Handlebar. The weight is slightly less due to less material from the channels for the cables that are routed in the bars while maintaining the strength. With the FSA Energy Compact Alloy Handlebars having short bends on the top of the handlebars it […]

05 Jun 2020

Product Review: FSA K-Force Seatpost SB25

Hi guys! It’s time to share the word on one of my favorite sponsors FSA! While being at home I had the chance to look over what I have on my hands this year and this time I’m going to share my experience with two particular FSA products. But first let me talk you about the brand: FSA is known for being a world class company with cycling components for the road and mountain bike. Besides working closely with the […]

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 […]

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 […]