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Do you practice changing tires?
October 14th, 2011 by kathryn Tags: race_day, toms_tipMost triathletes know how to change a tire. But can you do it when your brain is race dumb? In race mode the chance of a snake bite or wasting a cartridge goes way up.
Tom’s solution? Train to be fast so you can be slow. It’s simple math. Tom can change a tube in 2 minutes with a 20% chance of blowing...
Is removing your wheels as easy as tying your shoelaces?
September 29th, 2011 by kathryn Tags:Quiz Time! Can you remove your wheels with the same ease as you tie your shoes? Yes or No?
The correct answer of course is that removing both your front and rear wheel should be as easy as something you do every day without thinking about it, ie. tying your shoelaces. Flat tires are inevitable; being...
Always Check Your Brakes
September 16th, 2011 by kathryn Tags: race_day, toms_tipCan you imagine the wasted energy that would result from riding with your brake rubbing? Unfortunately, when this happens, it often isn’t discovered until it’s too late and your legs are pooched. We know a couple of people who faced this predicament on race day so please take a moment to read...
Have Wedgie. Will Travel.
September 12th, 2011 by kathryn Tags: news, tri_club, wedgieDo you belong to a triathlon club that has regular rides? If so we’d love to trade our suits for spandex and meet up with your club for some cycling. Of course we’ll bring a Wedgie (or five) in case anyone wants a closer look but don’t worry, this isn’t about scheduling a sales call or doing...
Small Changes Make for Big Savings
August 12th, 2011 by kathryn Tags: product, wedgieThe very first Wedgies were made of wood. Yes seriously.
The wooden prototypes turned into fiberglass for field testing, then ultimately carbon fiber for production.
But, of course, we kept searching for ways to improve. We found the storage compartment did not need to be carbon fiber, in fact plastic...
Interview with Aero fit expert at Wind Tunnel
May 10th, 2011 by Wedgie Tags: aerodynamic, wind_tunnel
Are there any advantages of a “Aero Fitting” in a wind tunnel?
When should you have a “Aero Fitting” done: before or after a bike fit?
Let’s ask an expert…
A video interview with Mike Giraud, Bicycle Program Director and Test Engineer at A2 Wind Tunnel where we...
Keep Your Tips from Freezing
November 24th, 2009 by kathryn Tags: hydration, toms_tipIt may be getting cold outside, but there’s still some great outdoor riding to be enjoyed. One of the challenges of taking the bike out in cold weather is being able to use your water bottle. Water freezes on top first, so even if the water in the bottle is still liquid, the nipple can freeze shut....
Wedgie Passes Wind Tunnel Testing with Flying Colours
October 29th, 2009 by Wedgie Tags: aerodynamic, product, wedgie, wind_tunnel
The Wedgie went up against the wind at the A2 Wind Tunnel LLC testing facilities in North Carolina and the results were even better than expected. The findings clearly showed that the Wedgie, the light-weight, aerodynamic, integrated water bottle and tool kit holder, will save the cyclist an average...
Yes. You ARE Sponge Worthy!
October 27th, 2009 by kathryn Tags: race_day, toms_tipBut it’s best to bring your own.
At many Ironmans, triathlons and marathons, sponges are available at the aid/water stations to cool you down. But if you’re not at the front of the race with the pros, you’re ‘refreshing’ yourself with recycled water and sponges, and all the sweat, spit, blood,...
The PSOAS Muscle Explained
October 19th, 2009 by Wedgie Tags: injury
The psoas muscle (pronounced “so-az”)… commonly talked about in running circles, the psoas muscle has developed a bad name! And perhaps rightly so, as the root cause of many lower extremity injuries is due to excessive tightness of the psoas.
The psoas muscle is our main hip flexor and is...
