Tyler Boucher
Tyler Boucher is a former (and occasionally still) bike racer across several disciplines. These days, he spends most of his time in the saddle piloting his children around in a cargo bike. His writing has appeared in magazines published in Europe, the UK and North America. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
Latest articles by Tyler Boucher
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Rake, trail and head tube angle: how the front end of your bike affects handling
What do these terms mean? How do these factors affect handling, stability and steering inputs? A brief overview of the front end of the bike, from a numbers standpoint.
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MADE 2024: Our 10 favourite builds from the world's largest handmade bike show
MADE bike show 2024 recap: We came, we saw, and we nerded out with fellow bike enthusiasts.
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What is an 'affordable' race bike these days? And what to look for when shopping for one
Adjusting for inflation, the $1500 that was enough to equip new riders back in the 2010s is closer to $2200 in today’s money. The question is: can you buy something comparable for that amount now?
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Reviewed: the new Rapha Pro Team Aero Jersey, as worn by Team EF at the Tour de France
Speed, and style, refined. Snug fit, guaranteed.
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A quest for marginal gains: DT Swiss, Continental and Swiss Ride collaborate on a front-specific aero tyre, currently being raced at the Tour de France
A Q & A with DT Swiss about the multi-brand collaboration to find advantages in the margins
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A reasonably priced homage to an iconic helmet: The Giro Cielo helmet reviewed
A solid, no-frills helmet from American brand Giro with a fun bit of history behind it.
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Big cargo: The Specialized Globe Haul LT reviewed
We rode and reviewed Specialized's Globe Haul St e-cargo bike.
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From the Alps to the Rockies: How DT Swiss found a home in Colorado’s Grand Junction
Cycling Weekly visited DT Swiss' North American headquarters in Colorado, to find out how this European powerhouse ended up in small-town America and how the brand fits into today's market
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First ride review of the DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut 50, gravel wheels for going zoom
Brand new wheels designed for the two faces of gravel: speed and exploration. They’re well designed, but also very expensive
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Are tire inserts safe? All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems
All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems on road bikes
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Rapha's Reis sunglasses might polarise opinion, but at least they're unique
As one of three new eyewear offerings, Rapha’s Reis sunglasses are impressively light and offer lenses for a wide range of conditions
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Jumbo-Visma won 3 Grand Tours with 3 different riders in 2023. All of them were wearing these shoes: the Nimbl Ultimate reviewed
The Nimbl Ultimate looks fast even when standing still. But how does it fit and perform?
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What pressure are you running? Three different pressure monitoring systems, put to the test
Real-time pressure sensors allow you to test your own tire pressures to go faster, be more comfortable, and get fewer flats
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The ultimate gel taste test: We sampled 21 energy gels so you don't have to
We undertook a comprehensive tasting of the commonly available energy gels, and did our best to find something nice to say about each of them.
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From raw materials to a rideable wheel in less than 2 hours: how recyclable carbon wheels are made at CSS Composites
Cycling Weekly visited Utah-based CSS Composites to see how recyclable carbon wheels are made
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'I was carting around a screen on my bars while trying to avoid the larger one at home' - Lessons from a week without a cycling computer
It’s become routine for many riders to keep track of every mile ridden and feet ascended; do we really need to know these things?
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‘We look forward to working with the UCI to share what we have learned over the years of road tubeless’: Enve responds to UCI’s potential ban on hookless rims
The American wheel manufacturer and WorldTour sponsor weighs in on the UCI’s announcement about an ‘urgent’ hookless rim review
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5 bike products that don’t exist, but should
From stems in 5mm increments to dried sealant remover and spoiler-free race coverage, can someone please get on these ideas?
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Can you trust TPU tubes in a pinch? Best TPU tubes ridden and reviewed 2024
For riders who have accepted tubeless into their lives, TPU tubes may not be very compelling. For the unconverted, however, they’re worth exploring, with a few caveats
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'A bike that goes a little bit against the grain': a first-ride review of Colnago's new C68 Gravel bike
A thoughtfully constructed gravel bike that’s a joy to ride on and off road, but has some intentional limitations
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Five unexpected things I’ve learned from working with a coach for the first time
After a decade of racing, I hired my first coach. Here's what happened next
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Titanium for the masses: Why titanium bikes are riding high and how companies are bringing the cost down on this boutique material
Canyon, Blackheart, Priority, Decathlon are all dabbling in titanium – here’s why
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Keeping time: the evolution of timing in cycling and the watch brands along for the ride
A brief exploration of how watch expertise and culture has developed with professional cycling over the last century and a half
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Ventum GS1 bike review: A modern gravel race bike with aerodynamic considerations and generous clearances
We received Ventum's GS1 gravel racer in for review. Here's what we make of it
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