Why We Should Stop Our Obsession With Bike and Gear Weight
Bike and gear weight matters so much less than you think.
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Drivetrain Efficiency: What’s The Difference In Speed Between 1X and 2X?
The most efficient bicycle chain runs in a perfectly straight line, in fact, a drivetrain without gears (singlespeed)…
What’s The Weight Difference Between Derailleur and Pinion / Rohloff Bikes?
I’ve recently noticed some very inaccurate numbers being thrown about regarding the weight difference between gearbox bikes and…
Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags: Can Panniers Actually Be Lighter?
I’ve recently noticed that there’s a lot of discussion around weight when it comes to panniers vs bikepacking…
Which Bicycle Gearbox Has The Highest Drive Efficiency? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano
Gearboxes are becoming more and more popular on touring and bikepacking bikes. The most common form of bicycle…
What Is The Most Puncture Resistant Touring Tyre? Lab Testing Results
Punctures are the bane of a cyclist’s existence. Often unexpected, punctures seem to always stop you in your…
Gradient Threshold: How To Calculate The Steepest Hill You Can Cycle Up
A few weeks ago I published a piece stating that hills are NOT harder to cycle than the…
You’re Doing It Wrong: Hills Are NOT Harder Than Cycling On The Flat
People tell me all the time about how much they struggle in the hills. And that makes sense,…
What’s The Speed Difference Between Touring Tyres? Rolling Resistance Lab Testing
Bicycle Rolling Resistance is a website that conducts lab testing of bike tyres. They focus mostly on rolling…
Where to Best Carry A Load When Bicycle Touring: Front or Rear Panniers?
Front loading has recently become a popular way of carrying panniers. The setup has been made trendy by manufacturers like Specialized with…