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10 Top Tech Trends from the 2016 Tour de France

Wider tyres, bigger cassettes, aluminium handlebars and electronic gears are just some of the peloton tech trends

The Mighty Corinthian

Just a 300km day ride in the Lakes, on a vintage bike…

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How to fit disc rotors

Disc brakes need one of two types of disc rotors; here's how to fit them

E-bike vs road bike shootout on Austria's toughest climb

How would an 18kg Giant electric road bike fare against a 7kg, top-of-the range BMC? Only one way to find out

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How to remove press-fit bottom bracket bearings

Need to get a press-fit bottom bracket out to replace it? Here's how

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How to fit headset cups

Your steering relies on your headset cups being properly fitted, here's how to do it...

How to set up your helmet

Make sure your helmet is comfortable, well adjusted and secure, here's how

How to fit a tubeless tyre

Tubeless tyres can improve road feel and reduce punctures; here's how to switch

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How to fit a crankset

Fitting cranks is a straightforward job you can manage at home; here's how

Cuban Wheels

Enjoying a two-week taste of what the Caribbean island has to offer cyclists

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How to fit cable outer

Plastic transmission cable outer won't last forever, here's how to replace it

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The Art of the Jersey author Andy Storey picks his 12 favourites

From Brooklyn to GreenEDGE, here are 12 of cycling's iconic jerseys and the stories behind them

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How to replace a gear cable

Fresh gear cables can make your shifting feel like new

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How to fit calliper brake pads

Proper stopping needs good pads — here's how to replace them when they wear out

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Retro: Four cycling brands that are no more

Whatever happened to Avocet, Chater-Lea, SunTour and Zeus?

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How to trim a carbon fibre steerer tube

Carbon forks are increasingly common; here's how to safely cut one to length

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How to use a CO2 inflator

CO2 cartridges are a popular, fast way to inflate tyres; here's how

Your complete guide to Ribble’s 2016 road bike range

We take a look at the highlights of the Ribble Cycles road bike range

Chris Boardman's top tips for tackling endurance rides and multi-day events

Tracy Norris caught up with Chris Boardman at the Etape Caledonia and got his advice on going long

Bike maintenance: How to fit and remove a sprocket cassette

To change your gears you'll need to change your rear wheel sprockets; here's how

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