Dura-Ace vs Ultegra A Comparison Of Excellence.
With the introduction of 12-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra last year, Shimano narrowed the options available and also the differences between its two t...
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Beginner's guide to the Tour de France
For a pro cyclist, the ultimate accolade is to be picked by their team to ride the Tour de France. But most will finish hours behind the eventual w...
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Planes trains and automobiles. A guide to travelling with your bike.
It's that time of year when we set our sights on riding further afield. Here’s what you need to know about travelling with your bike. Beyond the od...
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One ring to rule them all
Single chainring gearing is a growing trend for adventure bikes, with a multitude of features adopted from mountain bike and road technology. To ma...
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SMOOTH TRANSITIONS. YOUR ELECTRONIC GEAR COMPANION.
Shimano now has three Di2 12-speed electronic groupset options for you to choose from. Here are the differences between the three and the surprise...
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The advantages of tubeless tyres. A one minute guide.
Tubeless tyres have become increasingly popular in the cycling world, and for good reason. They offer a number of advantages over traditional tyres...
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What happens during a bike fit?
Many riders feel that they know what works for them, or have got used to the way their bike was set up when they bought it. But a bike fit can help...
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PRESS THE STOPPERS: Rim brakes VERSUS disc brakes.
It’s rare these days to find a new bike that’s not equipped with disc brakes and you have to hunt around for a bike frame that is designed for rim ...
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SOUND ENGINEERING
Pearson’s new Rock and Roll gravel wheelset has been engineered with only one outcome in mind; to help you roll over rocks – see what we did there?...
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One hour outdoor workouts to keep you fit over the winter
If you’re pressed for time and with short daylight hours to boot, making the best use of your ride time is really important over winter. Maintaini...
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Zwift VERSUS WAHOO X - which should you choose for your indoor riding?
Zwift dominates the indoor cycling app landscape, but there are alternatives like Rouvy, which offer something different. Now snapping at Zwift’s h...
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How to wash cycling kit to last longer
Quality cycling clothing is expensive, so you’ll want to look after it. It will include technical fabrics with specialist fibre content like lycra ...
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