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Buyers Guide to Mountain Bike Chainsets

Author Benji Haworth Date December 1, 2014
Single ring? Double ‘n’ bash? Triple? Here’s an easy to digest explanation of your...
Tagged 40t-rex, bb, bcd, bottom bracket, buyers guide, chainrings, chainsets, cranks, drivetrain, enduro, hope, raceface, Shimano, t-rex, truvativ | 2 Comments |
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Buyers guide to bike storage

Author Benji Haworth Date November 27, 2014
These bike storage ideas can be broken down into two camps. Stuff you can...
Tagged buyers guide, cycloc, diy, evoc, garage, home, maintenance, minoura, pinterest, security, steadyrack, storage |
Castelli Tights
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Buyers guide to winter tights

Author Patrick Trainor Date November 18, 2014
Men in tights. Women in tights. It’s a cycling rite of passage to brave...
Tagged beginner, Bib Tights, buyers guide, Clothing, Fittings, layering, layers, newbie, tights, Trousers, Winter | Leave a comment |
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Buyers guide to turbo trainers

Author Patrick Trainor Date November 12, 2014
What’s the difference between fluid, fans and magnetic? How are turbo trainers are used?...
Tagged buyers guide, direct drive, elite, fan, Fitness, fluid, kurt kinetic, lemond, magnetic, riser block, sweat, tacx, trainer tyre, training, training mat, turbo trainer | Leave a comment |
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What size Hydration Vest do I need?

Author Benji Haworth Date October 29, 2014
Our helpful guide to the different types of hydration pack available. You’re guaranteed to...
Tagged bladder, buyers guide, camelbak, charge 10, energy bars, energy drink, hawg nv, hiking, hydrate or die, hydration, hydration packs, lobo, mule, nutrition, outdoors, racing, running | Leave a comment |
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Buyers guide to winter road bikes

Author Patrick Trainor Date October 16, 2014
Here are a few tips to look for when buying a winter bike. You’ll need...
Tagged cyclocross, fermo, pr7, Sensa, training, umbria, Winter | Leave a comment |
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Buyers Guide to MTB Handlebars

Author Benji Haworth Date October 15, 2014
They aren’t just straight pipes. Selecting the most suitable handlebar for your bike and...
Tagged buyers guide, cockpit, easton, flat bars, handlebars, race face, raceface, riser bars, ritchey | 1 Comment |
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Top 10 night riding essentials

Author Benji Haworth Date October 14, 2014
The clocks are about to change and that means one thing – lots of...
Tagged buyers guide, moon lights, night riding, nightriding, top ten | Leave a comment |
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Beginners guide to bike lights

Author Benji Haworth Date September 29, 2014
We live in something of a golden age for bike lights. Lights are now...
Tagged beginners guide, buyers guide, hope r8, lights, moon, night riding, nightriding, niterider lumina, x power 1500 | 1 Comment |
Buyers Guides, News

Top 10 cyclocross essentials

Author Benji Haworth Date September 24, 2014
Are you already very ‘cross? Or just ‘cross curious? The end of September brings...
Tagged buyers guide, cross, cx, cyclocross, dexshell, fizik, gore, k-edge, muc off, secret training, Shimano, three peaks, zipp | Leave a comment |
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