Lars Hundley

By Lars Hundley I am the third publisher at Road Bike Rider, which has been sending out a weekly newsletter for more than 20 years. Many of our newsletter readers have been here since the beginning and have read about Lon Haldeman over the years. I’m sure that some of you have even participated in […]

Expert road cycling advice, since 2001

By Lars Hundley Italian bicycle brand Officine Mattio announced the release of its new model, the OM 1 RT, on May 15, 2023. The new model is designed with competitive cyclists in mind, aiming for speed, responsiveness, and stability. The OM 1 RT is tailored to cater to competitive road cyclists looking for a high […]

By Lars Hundley Portland-based company Chris King has introduced the ARD44 wheelset, a high-performance road wheel designed for a diverse range of terrains. Developed in collaboration with CSS Composites, a leader in thermoplastic carbon fiber technology, the ARD44 is built with the FusionFiber technology, providing riders with a stable, responsive, and comfortable experience. The ARD44 […]

By Lars Hundley Cycling helmets featuring the Mips safety system are becoming increasingly popular among World Tour cycling teams, according to Mips, a Sweden-based company. This season, 71% of men’s teams and an impressive 87% of women’s teams are reported to be using helmets equipped with Mips technology. Mips CEO Max Strandwitz highlighted this trend, […]

By Lars Hundley Elite Wheels: https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-40mm-disc-brake-carbon-spoke-wheelsetceramic-bearing/ Price: $1,189 Weight: 1260g claimed weight per pair without rotors How obtained: Manufacturer review sample from Elite Availability: Online RBR advertiser: No The Elite Wheels Drive 40D Carbon Spoke Road Wheels are the first wheels I’ve ever ridden with both carbon rims and carbon spokes. After riding them for […]

by Lars Hundley How obtained: Cold, hard cash. Where to find it: https://vespapower.com/ and on Amazon In a recent newsletter in which we answered a Ask the Coach reader question about bonking, reader Rob T left a comment about a product called Vespa CV-25 that is supposedly designed to help prevent…

by Lars Hundley https://rockay.com/ I’ve tried a lot of high performance athletic socks over the years for cycling, running and hiking. But I’d never run into a high performance sock made of 100 percent recycled materials until recently, when someone from Rockay contacted me and sent a pair for review. You might be thinking, “Can […]

Expert road cycling advice, since 2001