{"id":16250,"date":"2022-08-12T11:07:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/?p=16250"},"modified":"2025-06-20T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:34:28","slug":"meet-my-newest-partner-2022-slf-motion-cycling-drivetrain-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/meet-my-newest-partner-2022-slf-motion-cycling-drivetrain-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet My Newest Partner 2022: SLF Motion Cycling Drivetrain Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few years, I\u2019ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I\u2019ve partnered with them because they embody what I value most in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s installment of Meet My Partners for 2022, I am thrilled to introduce you to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/\">SLF Motion<\/a>, a<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16252 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/> company that designs and manufacturers the highest quality cycling drivetrain upgrades (over-sized pulley wheels, ceramic bottom bracket). SLF stand for Smoothest, Lightest, Fastest. I think they should add a \u2018C\u2019 for Coolest too!<\/p>\n<p>I discovered SLF Motion in 2021 as I was searching for ways to make those marginal gains that can make the difference on race day. Over-sized pulley wheels (OSPW) and a ceramic bottom bracket for my new triathlon bike were a priority. There are other bigger names in this space, but, as I compared products and read reviews, I knew SLF Motion was for me! What sealed the deal was, when I called SLF Motion, Blake Young, the founder and CEO, answered the phone.<\/p>\n<p>Since I made the switch from traditional pulley wheels, I\u2019ve noticed an increase in my wattage during both indoor and outdoor training rides with no increase in perceived effort. With SLF Motion, I actually feel that my cycling is Smoother, Lighter, and Faster (plus, the OSPW just looks cool and, psychologically, I just feel faster!).<\/p>\n<p>I recently raced on the <a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/collections\/evo-aero-system\">SLF Motion Evo Aero System<\/a> (see image) at the USAT Age-group National Championships in Milwaukee and was 5<sup>th<\/sup>\/89 in the Super-Sprint in my age group, qualifying for the \u00a0World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, in 2023. My bike split was faster than expected and I attribute it to the SLF Motion Evo Aero System.<\/p>\n<p>So, next time you\u2019re in the market for drivetrain upgrades, I encourage you to look at <a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/\">SLF Motion<\/a> first.<\/p>\n<p>And check out my\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/Partners\/\"><strong>Partners<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page on my website to learn more about my other world-class partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few years, I\u2019ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I\u2019ve partnered with them because they embody what I value most in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. 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