The A2 Newsroom
Blogs, News, and Stories from A2 Bikes.
News
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The Race Season is Kicking Off: Ironman Oceanside
Whether you are just getting into triathlon or have been racing for quite a while, chances are that you have heard of Ironman Oceanside 70.3. In the triathlon world, IM...
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Essential Bike Maintenance Checklist Before Spring Riding
As the winter months draw to a close and the weather begins to warm (in Portland, this means many of us are seeing the sun again for the first time...
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Winter Miles, Done Right: An A2 Guide to Indoor Trainers
It's official as of February 2nd, 2026 — Punxsutawney Phil, our beloved animal meteorologist, saw his shadow, which means there should be 6 more weeks of winter. As fellow cyclists...
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Velo's 'First Look': The Rogue Rival AXS
Thank you so much to Velo for highlighting the A2 Rogue Rival AXS in their recent First Look feature. In the article, Velo breaks down what makes the Rogue Rival AXS...
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Growing the A2 Community
Because This Sport Shouldn’t Feel Solo. Triathlon and cycling are some of the most rewarding sports out there. Nothing really compares to the feeling of crossing that finish line after...
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Triathlete.com Reviewed: the SP 1.3 Force AXS
The SP 1.3 Force AXS, one of our top performance triathlon builds, was recently reviewed by Triathlete.com editor and author Jon Dorn. We sent over the SP for summer testing,...
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The SP is Named a 'Best Beginner Triathlon Bike of 2025' by Triathlete Magazine
For a fifth time, the SP Shimano 105 (or SP 1.1) has been named a best beginner triathlon bike by Triathlete Magazine. In a category with some of the largest...
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Road vs Tri (Geometry and Other Big Differences)
We recently got the question of: "Why does road bike geometry seem to accommodate more people than tri bike geometry?" Fantastic question. Road bike, triathlon bike, gravel bike, mountain bike...the list...
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Fall/Winter Riding Essentials: A Guide to Gear for Cold-Weather Road Cycling
You've heard the saying: "there's no bad weather, just poor gear choices." I'm not so sure I agree completely -- you won't catch me outside in extended downpours (although I...
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What Upgrades are Pros Making on their SP Tri Bikes?
"If you want more information on the other accessories from Megan's race day setup in 2023, click here to read our previous blog and watch the video!" Megan Tuncer...
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You don't need a Tri Bike for a Triathlon
1 Versatility: The Rogue All-Road is designed for a range of terrains, making it suitable for not only triathlon, but wherever your rides may take you. 2 One of the...
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Life's Too Short to DQ: The triathlon rules you NEED to know
Triathlon can feel like it's full of rules. There are water temperature cutoffs for wetsuits, drafting rules that can change based on federation and race group, and tiny details that...