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Jun 01, 2017

How light can a carbon frame go?

Featherweight frames are set to plummet still further thanks to graphene carbonFeatherweight frames are set to plummet still further thanks to graphene carbon

Mar 22, 2017

Do you need carbon wheels?

High-end carbon wheels can turbo-charge your performance and boost your morale — But is it worth upgrading to anything other than this miracle material?Carbon rims are lighter, stiffer and safer than everHigh-end carbon wheels can turbo-charge your performance and boost your morale — But is it worth upgrading to anything other than this miracle material?

Mar 16, 2017

Why does Chris Froome use Osymetric chainrings and do they work? (video)

Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome both used non-round chainrings on their way to winning the Tour de France. But do they really help? Chris Froome in the Prologue of the 2016 Dauphine-LibereBradley Wiggins and Chris Froome both used non-round chainrings on their way to winning the Tour de France. But do they really help?

Feb 28, 2017

At what point does aero become more significant than weight?

We find out which buying consideration is of most relevance to the everyday cyclistShould you go for an aero bike or a lightweight bike? Should you ride deep section wheels or lightweight climbing hoops? Dr Oliver Bridgewood finds out which buying consideration is of most relevance to the everyday cyclist

Feb 16, 2017

Are single-ring chainsets the future?

Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweight 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 Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweight 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.