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12 ways that lockdown has changed cycling

The whole world has seen huge changes in 2020, and cycling has too - some for better, others not so much

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 10:46
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How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 13:00
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The best ways to find new off-road trails

How to uncover fresh riding near you

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 08:42
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7 reasons why you should get electronic shifting

The advantages of ditching mechanical shifting and going electronic

Tue, Jun 09, 2020 13:00
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Bike gears: find out why bikes have so many, and the surprising way they’re measured

Learn how evolutionary biology and high-wheeler bikes led to double and triple chainrings and those puzzling gear inches

Mon, Jun 08, 2020 13:00
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Warranty: sometimes things break – why you should check out your bike’s warranty, what’s covered, what’s not + tips for making a claim

Sometimes bikes break – that's why you really do need to read the warranty and know how they vary between brands

Sun, Jun 07, 2020 13:00
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Touring across Europe: Part 1 – Croatia

Touring is whatever you want it to be, says Emma Silversides, and most of all it can be easy. Follow her ride from Croatia to Belgium...

Sat, Jun 06, 2020 13:00
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How to trim hydraulic hoses — get them the right length in 14 easy steps

Hydraulic hoses too long? Tidy them up with a trim

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 13:00
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Video: How hard is it to build a carbon disc-brake road wheelset?

Oh, how I wish I’d never tried to find out.

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 16:15
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Why you need to switch to wider tyres on your road bike

If you’re still running 23mm tyres on your road bike, it could be time you made the jump to 25s, 28s or even wider

Tue, Jun 02, 2020 13:00
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How do you choose the right tubeless tyre pressure?

Advice from Hunt and Continental on getting your tubeless tyres set up just right

Sun, May 31, 2020 13:00
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Front mech adjustment — get sweet shifting in 7 easy steps

Learn how to adjust your front derailleur with this simple guide

Fri, May 29, 2020 13:00
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What is FTP? 7 key facts to learn about functional threshold power, a major training metric

Find out how to measure your functional threshold power, why it matters and what to do with it once you know

Thu, May 28, 2020 13:00
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Video: Should you buy a bike with 12-speed?

A look at the pros and cons with Campagnolo's Record 12-speed groupset

Wed, May 27, 2020 13:00
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Should you get tubeless tyres? Are they your best option?

If you've bought a bike recently it probably has tubeless-ready wheels. Should you buy tubeless tyres or are inner tubes the best choice?

Tue, May 26, 2020 13:00
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11 tools every home bike mechanic should own

The kids from off-road.cc share their toolbox essentials

Mon, May 25, 2020 19:00
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Should you buy ceramic bearings? Expert opinions polled

Ceramic bearings are said to offer reduced friction, lower weight and improved longevity. But are they worth the expense?

Sun, May 24, 2020 13:00
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Cycling snake oil: How to spot dodgy marketing claims

Poking holes in suspect stats

Sat, May 23, 2020 13:00
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Replacing a spoke: 8 easy steps to get a working wheel

Snapped a spoke? Here are the simple steps you need to get your bike back on the road

Fri, May 22, 2020 13:00
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Video: bone conduction headphones – does more money mean better performance?

We pitted some £30 Amazon specials against the top-of-the-range Aftershox Aeropex

Thu, May 21, 2020 09:46
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Puncture prevention 101: learn how to swerve flats with these 11 top tricks

Banish flat tyres with the right equipment and riding techniques

Wed, May 20, 2020 13:00
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Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes?

Here's what the law says, and why cyclists might sometimes prefer to give cycle lanes a miss

Mon, May 18, 2020 13:00
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What’s the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle?

Plus dealing with contaminated pads, direct from the experts

Sun, May 17, 2020 13:00
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Do you need a new chain? Find out the easy way to tell

A worn chain can wreak havoc on the rest of your transmission. Read our expert guide to learn how to tell that it's time for a new one

Sat, May 16, 2020 13:00
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How to easily fit & remove through-axle wheels

Usually paired with disc brakes, through-axle wheels are increasingly common; here's how to use them

Fri, May 15, 2020 13:00
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