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Monthly Archives: August 2015

Choosing the Right Road Wheels
Buyers Guides, News

Buyers guide to road bike wheels

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 26, 2015
Whether you’re a commuter, a recreational cyclist, or competing in races and triathlons, you...
Tagged buyers guide, dura ace, easton, fulcrum, Shimano, Wheels, zipp | 8 Comments |
News

The crazy world of pre-WWII extreme cyclists

Author Benji Haworth Date August 25, 2015
It’s hard to believe some of the things that our cycling ancestors got up...
Tagged amusing, extreme, funny, long distance, retro, tommy godwin, vintage, World Record | 1 Comment |
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Which Road Bike Chainring do I need?

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 20, 2015
Worn out your chainrings? Or just looking to tweak your gears a bit? This...
Tagged buyers guide, campagnolo, chain rings, chainrings, compact, drivetrain, Shimano, SRAM, standard | 2 Comments |
Merlin Riders, News

Bex’s European adventures: 2015 Ladies Tour of Norway

Author Bex Rimmington Date August 19, 2015
Merlin’s Bex reports back from the Ladies Tour of Norway, competing against the world’s top...
Tagged bex, ladies tour of norway, pro cycling, racing, sweden, tour of norway | Leave a comment |
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What Length Mountain Bike Stem do I need?

Author Benji Haworth Date August 19, 2015
What length is best? Is it possible to go too short? Are long stems...
Tagged 25.4, 31.8, 35mm, beginner, buyers guide, cockpit, stem, stems, thomson | 1 Comment |
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What Mountain Bike Helmet do I need?

Author Benji Haworth Date August 18, 2015
With prices ranging from £30 to £200, MTB helmets are a funny category. Let’s...
Tagged buyers guide, enduro, helmets, mips, Mountain Biking, mtb, protection | Leave a comment |
Buyers Guides, News

The benefits of road bike handlebar tape!

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 17, 2015
All you need to know. You do change your bar tape more than once...
Tagged Bar Tape, beginner, buyers guide, cockpit, contact points, handlebar tape | Leave a comment |
How To Guides, News

How to cycle around horses

Author Benji Haworth Date August 17, 2015
Avoid the dramas by following these five golden rules.
Tagged access, beginner, horses, how to, rights of way, safety, share the trail | Leave a comment |
Buyers Guides, News

Comparing the different types of Road Bike Brakes…

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 11, 2015
Traditional caliper brakes through to cutting edge hydraulic disc brakes – we explain them...
Tagged avid, beginner, brakes, braking, buyers guide, calipers, campagnolo, disc brakes, hope, road disc brakes, Shimano, SRAM | 1 Comment |
Buyers Guides, News

Buyers guide to road pedals

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 10, 2015
Switching to clipless pedals is one of the best ways to increase your power...
Tagged beginner, buyers guide, clipless pedals, look, pedals, Shimano, speedplay, time | Leave a comment |
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