{"id":16479,"date":"2023-02-10T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/?p=16479"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:00:31","slug":"meet-my-2023-partners-slfmotion-drivetrain-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/meet-my-2023-partners-slfmotion-drivetrain-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet My 2023 Partners: SLFMotion 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 2023 Partners, I introduce you to <a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/\">SLFMotion<\/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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-473x630.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.drjimtaylor.com\/4.0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20220812_105819-rotated.jpg 1512w\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0company 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>As for credibility, SLFMotion was just named as technical partner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/blogs\/news\/slf-motion-become-technical-partner-to-team-astana\">Astana\/Qazaqstan<\/a> World Tour cycling team.<\/p>\n<p>Being a passionate triathlete with big goals to compete on the world age-group stage, I&#8217;m looking for every edge that might make me faster. 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 SLFMotion was for me! What sealed the deal was, when I called SLFMotion, 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 SLFMotion, 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>In 2022, I raced on the <a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/collections\/evo-aero-system\">SLF Motion Evo Aero System<\/a>\u00a0(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, and at the World Triathlon Championships in Abu Dhabi where I won the bronze medal in my age group in the Super-Sprint. My bike split was faster than expected and I attribute it to the SLFMotion Evo Aero System.<\/p>\n<p>So, next time you\u2019re in the market for drivetrain upgrades, I encourage you to look at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slfmotion.com\/\">SLFMotion<\/a>\u00a0first.<\/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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