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Drivetrain efficiency is all about lube
From a VeloLab article “DRIPPING WITH SPEED“ Lube isn’t all that sexy, at least not this kind. But it is unquestionably the cheapest way to make your bike measurably quicker. The most efficient lubes in perfect conditions are likely not the fastest when the going gets rough, with the exception of paraffin. The only real …
Mudguards don’t slow you down
Jan Heine’s thoughts on mudguards (fenders).
What to Wear in Various Weather
Do you have trouble deciding what to wear when the weather is uncertain? The pain of late autumn/fall cycling comes from not knowing what to wear on any given ride in the fluctuating colder weather. John Yoder found that David Ertl’s guidelines for what you might wear across a range of temperatures was a great …
Mavic Tubeless Wheels & Tyres
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Hammerhead Karoo – A Garmin Edge killer?
This looks promising. It will be interesting to see how well it compares in real life. Color touchscreen that the company claims works as well as modern smartphones, plus 3.5in screen Buttons on both sides give you the choice to operate it using buttons or touch screen On-board 3G cellular and WiFi connectivity Seamless integration …
What is the “correct” tire pressure for your bike?
Frank Berto’s tire pressure chart, first published in Bicycle Quarterly many years ago, has received much attention. (Note that the weights are per wheel, not for the entire bike.) More about tyre pressures
Ideal Crank Length
“Crank length is part of a system of hinges and levers that must operate in the larger context of an individual’s biomechanics. Longer cranks increased flexion and the range of movement required at both the hip and knee. Where there is indecision, cyclists should opt for a shorter crank to reduce the risk of injury. …
XShifter at Interbike 2017
XShifter will be on display at Interbike September 20 – 22 in Las Vegas. XShifter says: “We will be bringing finished production samples of the product. This is only fitting, as Interbike is where we made our formal public announcement just 1 year ago. In just 1 year, XShifter has gone from rough 3D printed …