The Cycling Garage
Buying guides, gear reviews, and CPO advice from the Elevate mechanics team.
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Which Is Better, Specialized or Trek?
If you’re ready to buy a high-performance bike, chances are you’ve narrowed it down to two industry leaders: Special...
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Which One Is Better, Trek or Specialized?
If you’re ready to invest in a high-quality bike, two names keep showing up: Trek and Specialized. Both brands domin...
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Specialized Allez: Is This the Best Entry-Level Road Bike?
If you’re looking for a road bike that’s fast, reliable, and doesn’t break the bank, the Specialized Allez is probab...
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What's Better, SRAM or Shimano?
If you’re about to invest in a new groupset, this question is probably keeping you up at night: SRAM or Shimano? Bot...
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Which Is Better, Shimano 105 or Dura-Ace?
If you’re choosing between Shimano 105 and Dura-Ace, you’ve likely already decided you want Shimano—but which one gi...
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Why Is Dura-Ace So Expensive?
If you’ve ever looked at the price tag of a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and felt your jaw drop, you’re not alone. But ...
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Is Dura-Ace the Best?
Ask any serious road cyclist about top-tier performance, and the name “Dura-Ace” will come up almost immediately. Bu...
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Is the Shimano Dura-Ace the Best?
When it comes to road bike performance, one name keeps coming up: Shimano Dura-Ace. But does its reputation match re...
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Is Ultegra Worth It Over 105?
You’ve narrowed it down to Shimano’s two most popular road bike groupsets—105 and Ultegra. But is upgrading to Ulteg...
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