Thomas McDaniel

Recent articles by Thomas McDaniel

Shimano groupset for road bike

Long-term review Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050/R8070 hydraulic groupset

GBP £1399

Stance width is simple: it's the distance from the center of the pedal body, but it's application is much more complex when we consider the foot

Stance width: what it is and why you should care

Staring at a wall of saddles can leave you overwhelmed with choice

How to choose the right bike saddle for you

PRO, Bontrager, Topeak, Barfly and Lezyne all make several versions of quality seat bags

The top 5 seat bags for road and gravel bikes

Supine rotations over a ball require glute and hamstring engagement throughout the abdominal rotation — engaging multiple muscle groups in multi-planar movements is a great time-saver

Fitness and Training

Three abdominal exercises to improve endurance cycling performance

Arch supports are big business, but for good reason — a properly supported foot brings more comfort and more power to the pedals

5 arch supports and why your cycling feet need them

The 2018 Trek Boone Disc RSL frameset is a top-shelf cyclocross racing machine

Cyclocross Bikes

Trek Boone Race Shop Limited disc frameset (2018) long-term review

GBP £1950.00 RRP USD $2299.00

Industry Nine expands its road offering with a new lineup of 35, 45, and 55mm deep, aero carbon disc wheels

Aero or gravel? Industry Nine says yes

Bearings are everywhere and deserve attention: hubs, headsets, bottom brackets, pedals, and derailleur pulleys — the Trek Boone even has them embedded in the frame at the fork and seat tube to create pivoting motions

Bicycle bearings: everything you need to know

The all-new Trek Boone Disc brings maximum technology to the 'cross arena

Trek Boone 5 Disc first look

The Bontrager Foray and Sidi Dragon 4 are better for high-volume feet — Lake MX332 and Bont Vaypor G are better for a roomy forefoot

Wide shoes: why you need them and which brand makes the best

Industry Nine's Ultralight 235 Disc wheelset comes in at a whopping 1,385g and is road, gravel, CX and monster-cross ready

Industry Nine UL235 CX Disc wheelset review

GBP £900.00 RRP AUD $1720.00 USD $1195.00

The Power has existed for a few years, but the updated foam material to Elaston is a new addition to the family

Specialized Power Pro Elaston saddle review

GBP £190.00 RRP AUD $300.00 USD $225.00

Trek designers and Knight Composites pulled out all the stops with this beautiful blue fade paint scheme and matching wheels

Katie Compton’s Trek Boone Disc

The Masi CXCR Is tops in the aesthetics and stiffness departments, and includes fender mounts and massive tire clearance for added versatility

Cyclocross Bikes

2018 Masi CXRC Force 1 review