If you had to choose a bike for a mountain stage, which one would you go for? Probably the lightest one possible, right? This is what we’ll tackle in this blog post: the best lightweight climbing bikes in 2023. We had been waiting to publish this article until we were…
When it comes to cross-country mountain bikes, choosing between a hardtail or a full suspension one depends on several factors. The first one would be our budget and preferences, followed by the type of terrain you usually ride on, and finally your experience and riding style. Now, before we dive…
Electric bikes, in many shapes and forms, are the most popular type of bicycle in the market right now. Experts predict their continued surge in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. Thanks to remarkable improvements in battery and motor technologies, coupled with the pressing need for sustainable and efficient…
A clean and properly oiled chain not only prevents the drivetrain components from wear, so that the bike works more efficiently, saving you time and money, but it can also help to improve speed with no extra effort. The problem is that chain maintenance is something most cyclists don’t pay…
Performing a bike fitting at home, using a set of tips from a blog post like this one, can be quite the hassle and it can have terrible consequences. Fortunately for us, in a world full of all kinds of accessible technologies, we can fit the bike ourselves, in little…
Geometry is not exactly what first comes to mind when choosing a bike, but that’s one of the key aspects we need to pay attention to, given that it affects its responsiveness, comfort and handling. The angle of the head tube, the length of the top tube, the height of…
In cycling we use a variety of different electronic devices, and one of the most useful and popular ones is the power meter. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what a power meter is, how it works, what it is for and what types you can find on the…
Most cyclists do not have an outdoor space they can use to wash their bike with a regular hose, liquid soap and brushes or soft sponges. Moreover, facilities specifically designed to wash bikes are hard to find, which is why the fastest and most efficient method is to stop at…
Nowadays, carbon is the most widely used material in bicycle manufacturing. It combines strength and lightness to produce frames with unparalleled performance. Moreover, engineers can let their imagination run wild and design highly innovative bicycles that improve rider’s performance (as long as the UCI allows it). But for a carbon…
We would like to dedicate this post to all those mechanics who suffer and curse when they see a bike in their workshop with a problem that could have been avoided if the owner had been more careful and taken the time to get informed. On behalf of all cyclists,…
