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Bike Gearing Part 2
Quick Navigation:Picking up where we left offCrankset FundamentalsThis article is the second in a series on bicycle gearing. If you missed out on the first article, it’s highly recommended...
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Bike Gearing 101
They say power is nothing without control.While I agree with that statement wholeheartedly, sometimes the trouble is effectively utilizing the power.This article is the first in a discussion on...
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Finding My Gear
The Gearing DilemmaLike many individuals riding dirt, I’m considering going to a single chainring from the current double. What we’re going to do is look at the current maximum and minimum gearing...
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Bike Terms Defined
Bike Parts GlossaryCog: One of the rear sprockets that attaches to the hub on the rear wheel.Cassette:A group of stacked sprockets on the rear wheel of a bicycle with a rear derailleur.Chainring:A...
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How to Use Training Load
We athletes live in great times where there are abundant devices available with which to measure and collect data about our exercise workouts. Just spend some time on the SportTracks blog and you will...
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Performance vs. Distance
A similar pattern often occurs when people get interested in endurance sports for the first time. They start out wondering if they have what it takes to complete a 5K, a sprint triathlon, a criterium,...
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Calories and Exercise
The calorie count of the foods we eat and the benefits of burning them with exercise are something you hear about all the time — yet the actual nuts-and-bolts about how it's all supposed to work are...
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Plan Your Year in SportTracks
Tracking and analyzing workout data is incredibly useful and can help you achieve faster times and new personal records while avoid injuries and burnout, but in order to get there you need to embrace...
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Understanding Bike Trainer Tech
The basic concept behind bike trainers is easy to understand: it's a device that you attach to a bike so you can ride indoors in a stationary manner. They are deceptively simple from afar, but when you...
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COROS Compatibility
We're happy to announce that SportTracks now fully supports auto-sync with COROS watches! This feature supports the PACE, APEX and VERTIX models.To get started, install the COROS app on your phone and...
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Endomondo Features Live On
If you're upset that Under Armour is permanently shutting down the popular workout-tracking app Endomondo, you should know that many of the most-loved features in Endomondo are also available in...
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2020 Year In Review
When the year gets close to the finish line, we like to look back at how our world of endurance sports is changing and evolving. Last year we noticed a growing interest in running power meters, and how...
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Best Budget Smart Trainers 2020
Choosing the best affordable smart trainer for indoor cycling can be extremely difficult because there are a vast number of models available, and researching takes an incredibly long time. That's why...
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Track Running Etiquette
At its core, running is simple: you throw one foot in front of the other and plod along. Things can get a little more complicated when many runners share the same space, such as at a running track....
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Garmin Forerunner 745
The new Forerunner 745 is the latest multisport watch from Garmin, but it will likely appeal to more than just triathletes who want a lightweight yet powerful device. It features a built-in altimeter...
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Heel Striking and Cadence
One of the most common bits of advice among runners is that you shouldn't "heel strike" when you run. It's generally viewed as poor running form that can slow you down and cause injuries. But if this...
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Foot Strike and Shoe Choice
Foot strike: it's where the rubber meets the road in running, and the mechanics of how your feet interact with the ground can help determine which type of running shoe will best suit your needs. In...
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Chart Zone Striping
Training specificity is a key principle of performance training. That means targeting a specific performance zone, whether that is pace, speed, power or heart-rate, and sticking to that zone for an...
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Biking Up the Mountain
Do you only ride on flat routes? Do you shift gears just to speed up and slow down? Does the largest cog on your rear cassette get the least amount of use? If you answered yes to these questions, this...
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The new Garmin Instinct Solar
If you thought the destiny of all modern watches was to get thinner and smaller, then you might be surprised at the wild popularity of Garmin's Instinct line, which are intentionally thick and bulky....
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