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Bikes of the (staff) Bunch: James Huang’s Seven Evergreen Pro

In the latest instalment of Bikes of the Bunch, we’re taking an in-house look at another CyclingTips staff member’s bike. This time around, global tech editor James Huang – the Angry Asian himself – runs us through his Seven Evergreen Pro. I’ve always had a thing for rally cars and their ludicrous combination of monstrous …

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The case for riding a $119 road frame and fork

Mark Slavonia is an avid rider, a cycling nut, a super fan. He’s the man behind the $5,000 prize for a QOM in California. As you might guess, he has lots of bikes, but the cheapest one might be his favorite. Here’s the story of a $119 frame and fork that has become a staple …

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This all-wheel-drive fat bike is built to cross continents

We cover a lot of bikes – road bikes, gravel bikes, the occasional mountain bike – but it’s fair to say we’ve never written about a bike quite like this. That’s because this bike, and the expeditions it is built for, are well outside the ordinary. Kate Leeming, a Melbourne-based adventurer who owns this Christini …

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An ode to the Shimano PD-M520, the world’s most reliable pedal

Last week, I was washing my bike after a muddy gravel ride. As the hose’s jet of water struck the pedals, they spun in a flurry, shooting droplets of water off in graceful parabolas. As I watched, head a bit numb from exertion and still caked in filth, I remember thinking that there was a …

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Speed wobbles: How they start and how to stop them

You finish climbing, crest the hill, then start flying down the other side. And then, out of nowhere, it happens. You’re not riding recklessly; you’re not even pedalling. But suddenly, as you pick up speed, the bike takes on a life of its own. What starts as a small wobble quickly becomes much more. The …

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