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13 of the best ways to attach gear to your road or gravel bike for shorter to day long rides

We run through all your options for short or day long rides

Fri, May 01, 2020 07:00
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What are dropped seatstays good for? Should you get a bike with them?

Ever wondered why so many new bikes have dropped seat stays? Wonder no more…

Wed, Apr 29, 2020 13:00
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9 things they don’t tell you about tubeless tyres

It’s not all roses with tubeless technology; here are some of the common pitfalls, and how to avoid them

Mon, Apr 27, 2020 13:00
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11 great bike brands that are still made in the UK from Hope to Brompton

Best British bike brands – 11 UK outfits that make top quality bikes and gear

Choose gear or bikes from one of these companies and you're supporting local jobs — and buying superb kit

Sat, Apr 25, 2020 13:00
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Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 13:00
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Bike geometry 101: Find out why stack & reach are important

Learn about the two bike measurements that can help you easily tell if a bike's going to fit

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 13:00
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Opinion: Sorry, I just don’t think carbon mountain bike wheels are worth it

Our Jon loves carbon - just not on his rims

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 01:08
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How to set up your helmet — 10 easy steps to a perfect fit

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

Tue, Apr 07, 2020 13:00
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How are bicycle spokes made?

We talked to DT Swiss to find out

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 04:20
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The best books for mountain bike tech geeks

Bore your friends senseless with in-depth knowledge

Mon, Mar 30, 2020 07:49
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Not The London Bike Show March 2020

Not the London Bike Show

The coolest bikes that would have been there this weekend from Cannondale, Canyon, Scott, Genesis and more

Fri, Mar 27, 2020 12:19
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Tech Trend: Is adjustable geometry the next big thing for gravel bikes?

Ever wanted to adjust the geometry on your bike? Now you can, but do you want to?

Thu, Mar 26, 2020 14:00
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How to replace your road bike’s rim brake pads

Proper stopping needs good pads — here's how to fit new ones when they wear out

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 14:00
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Quiz: Tell the bike brand from the headtube badge

How well do you know your bike brands?

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 13:36
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How to get into time trialling: simple tips for racing the clock

Time trialling is the purest and simplest form of bike racing. Riders set off at minute intervals and the fastest is the winner. Here's how to get started.

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 15:06
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Replacing disc brake pads Sept 2018

All you need to know about replacing disc brake pads

The different pad types explained from sintered to organic

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 14:00
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How to trim a carbon fibre steerer tube in 5 easy steps

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

Fri, Mar 06, 2020 14:00
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Spring cycling clothing guide March 2021

Spring cycling clothing guide: how to choose and use the best gear to ride through the most unpredictable season

With its ever-changing weather, Spring offers hope of sunny rides to come and unique wardrobe challenges

Wed, Mar 04, 2020 20:00
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How to get ultra-low gearing for gravel bike adventures

Out of the box, gravel bike gears are too high. Here's how to sort them out

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 14:00
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How to remove seized or rounded disc and cleat bolts from your bike

Having a tricky time extracting a stuck bolt? Read this...

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 14:00
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How to tell when your wheel rims have worn out — and how to make them last longer

Avoid catastrophe by regularly checking your wheels for worn rims from braking

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 14:00
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Gadgets and Accessories of the Year 2019/20

The best smart trainers, helmets, computers, lights and more accessories we've tested in the past year

Fri, Jan 24, 2020 11:02
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Components of the Year 2019-20

The best upgrades for your bike from the best products we've reviewed in the past year

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 11:00
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How to fit and set up your saddle – get your position right

Here's how to adjust your saddle so you're sitting comfortably

Mon, Jan 20, 2020 14:00
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eBikeTips E-bike of the Year Awards 2019/20

Our sister site eBikeTips pick their electric bike of the year from 5 category winners: Urban e-bike, Folding e-bike, Road e-bike, Sub £1K e-bike and e-cargo bike

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 21:35
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7 cycling myths: Find out why frames don’t go dead, Leonardo didn’t invent bikes, & more

Things that 'everyone knows' aren't necessarily so

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 14:00
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How many spacers should I install on my bottom bracket?

Get your threaded BB spaced correctly, whether it's DUB, GXP or Hollowtech

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 05:15
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road.cc Road Bike of the Year 2019/20

The countdown of the best road bikes we tested last year, but which will be number 1?

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 22:44
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road.cc Commuting Bike of the Year 2019/20

We crown the best commuting bike of the year

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 22:00
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road.cc Frameset of the Year 2019/20

It's time to pick the best frameset that we've reviewed on road.cc over the past 12 months

Fri, Jan 10, 2020 22:00
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