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Are single-ring chainsets the future?

Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweigh its flaws? Quieter, more secure, lighter — these are just some of the praises our dirt-riding brethren have been singing about single-ring set-ups Foto LaPresse - Fabio Ferrari 08/02/2018 Dubai (Emirati Arabi Uniti) Sport Ciclismo Dubai Tour 2018 - 5a edizione - Tappa 3 - Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage - da Skidive Dubai a Fujairah - 180 km (111,8 miglia) Nella foto: Photo LaPresse - Fabio Ferrari 08/02/2018 Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Sport Cycling Dubai Tour 2018 - 5th edition - Stage 3 - Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage - Skidive Dubai to Fujairah - 180 km (111,8 miles) In the pic:Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x...

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Does my tyre compound matter?

The lengths manufacturers go to to perfect their rubber suggest there is more to tyre make-up than meets the eye The lengths manufacturers go to to perfect their rubber suggest there is more to tyre make-up than meets the eye

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Why don’t the pros use tubeless tyres?

They may be bombproof but tubeless tyres have yet to catch on in the ranks of the pro peloton; Simon Smythe asks whyThey may be bombproof but tubeless tyres have yet to catch on in the ranks of the pro peloton; Simon Smythe asks why

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Do you need a smart turbo trainer?

Thanks to interactive apps, the days of staring at a garage wall are gone; but how much do you need to spend to get the most out of turbo training?Thanks to interactive apps, the days of staring at a garage wall are gone; but how much do you need to spend to get the most out of turbo training?

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Are aerodynamic fabrics worth it?

Simon Smythe and Paul Norman evaluate the real-world benefits of cutting-edge skinsuits that promise to cut drag to a minimum Simon Smythe and Paul Norman evaluate the real-world benefits of cutting-edge skinsuits that promise to cut drag to a minimum

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