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Video: How fast do the new Shimano 12-speed road groups really shift?

With shops just starting to get the new Shimano 12-speed road groups, and our own Ultegra R8100 just arrived, we wanted to see just how fast it shifts. The TL;DR version is, it’s fast. Like, really fast, both in the lab and on the road. In the video below, you’ll see us run it through

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Build your own Tron Bike? This wild hubless fat bike build looks the part

Want a Light Cycle (otherwise known as a Tron bike) but can’t find one at any of your local shops? Today’s your lucky day. The internet strikes again, this time in the form of a step-by-step tutorial video for engineering a DIY hubless fat bike. Visual learners can proceed directly to the video. For all […]

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Here’s what it takes to Everest on a bike (8,880m in under 15 hours!)

Italian Gabriele Boasso recently completed an Everesting challenge, climbing 8,800m (28,900 feet) in just under 15 hours of ride time. Here’s how he did it, what it felt like, his bike spec, and what he ate and drank during the ride… What it felt like Everesting on a bike Starting at 5am, Gabriele rode a […]

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Power Meters Explained – Every feature, technology & function you need to know

Cycling power meters have come a long way, with reliability and accuracy improving, and prices continually dropping. There are now power meters for every type of bike, from affordable to pro-level expensive, with multiple ways to mount them to your bike. In this post, we’ll cover the different types of power meters you can buy, […]

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How to reduce arm pump // Part 1: Get your brake setup dialed in 5 steps

Arm pump is a true enemy of the bicycle rider; downhill, enduro, and cross-country riders will all experience it at some point in their cycling careers. I’m sure gravel riders and other drop bar cyclists have experienced the dreaded arm pump too. This evil knows no boundaries. Over the next few weeks, we will recommend […]

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