From Bicycling.com
BY MATT CRISARA
FROM TIRES TO TECH UPGRADES THAT MOTIVATE MORE MILES, THESE CYCLING PRODUCTS DELIVER REAL SPEED GAINS AND A BETTER FEEL ON THE ROAD,
Cycling legend Eddy Mercx famously said, “Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades.” And he’s not wrong. His sentiment prioritizes training over simply buying parts and pieces to make your bike (and yourself) faster. However, the cycling industry has seen an overwhelming amount of research and development since Mercx’s words of wisdom, making it possible to “buy” speed. Bikes have become considerably lighter and more aerodynamic, and the apparel has kept up. Here’s everything we found for under $200 to improve your bike’s speed.