When the sun’s blazing and the pavement’s so hot it looks like it’s melting, your body starts asking for breathability, lightness, and comfort. Hopping on your bike in the middle of summer isn’t just about slathering on sunscreen and filling your bottles; it’s about picking the right gear so the…
Finding ways to take weight off of your bike is not just a quirky obsession us cyclists have. It truly has a great impact on your performance, especially for speeding up and on steep climbs. Subtle changes can go a long way, so you don’t need to make any adjustments…
At Siroko, we’re moving forward with confidence. Building on the success of our first cycling shoes, we’re expanding the lineup with three new models designed for different riders and terrains. Whether you’re just getting started on the road or chasing off-road adventures on gravel, there’s a perfect fit waiting for…
The 2014 Specialized Tarmac SL4 S-Works used to have a retail price of around €10,000, while the 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 S-Works costs €14,000. The same goes for the Trek Madone, whose price has gone up from €10,000 in 2014 to €13,499 in 2024. While inflation may account for some…
In environments where cyclists are highly vulnerable, rearview radar bike lights, or simply cycling radars, have emerged as an additional safety tool for road cycling, as well as urban rides. In this post, we will take a look at how these devices improve safety by detecting approaching vehicles, providing real-time…
When it comes to road bikes, light weight is one of the most sought-after aspects among cyclists of all levels. Unlike other properties, such as aerodynamics or stiffness, the weight of a bike can be noted as soon as you grab it and lift it, especially if your previous bike…
At the 2024 Summer Olympics, we’ll be able to see cycling events in the following four categories: road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and BMX. Within each of them, there are different disciplines as well as different competitions. Let’s take a closer look at all of them. Road Cycling Events:…
Last year we published a couple of articles on lightweight road bikes with disc brakes that were quite a hit. The first one focused on the best, premium-range bikes on the market at the time, and the second one talked about top lightweight bikes under €5,000. Since then, bike brands…
Changing the handlebar tape on your road or gravel bike is one of those tasks that may seem complicated at first, but is actually much simpler and requires fewer tools than fixing or changing a tire. All you need is a couple of rolls of handlebar tape, just like the…
Choosing your first bike can be quite exciting, but there are several things you have to take into account before making your final decision, such as what you’ll be using it for or what type of cycling discipline you practice. How are you supposed to know all that if you’re…
