For beginners, a torque wrench might seem like overkill to have in your home mechanic’s arsenal. But in reality, using one could save you a lot of money at the workshop. Getting the bolts on your bike as tight as they need to be and no tighter is important for safety as well as efficiency. Why? … Read more
Cannondale has introduced a new SuperX, this 2025 version being a stripped-back gravel race platform with sub-900g claimed frame weights. The design team says the bike is 1.6 watts more efficient than the existing Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE gravel bike at 35 km/h (21.7mph), and that frame tubes have been shaped to deliver comfort.Previous versions of … Read more
At the end of last year, Shimano hinted at a new entry-level CUES drop bar groupset, and it has now officially launched. The range offers two levels for 9-, 10-, and 11-speed drivetrains, with options for hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes. Both series are available in 1x and 2x configurations. Additionally, Shimano has expanded its … Read more
Chains wear out over time, and if you’re a strong rider or frequently tackling dirty miles, it could wear out faster than you think. When a chain wears, it stretches, and its pitch – the distance between the rollers – becomes elongated. This accelerates wear on the sprockets and chainrings, which are costly components of your … Read more
Setting up a tubeless tyre isn’t as simple as fitting an inner tube, and it can get a bit messy – but it’s well worth the effort. Whether it’s your first attempt or you’re looking to refine your technique, here’s how to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.Tubeless is arguably the biggest … Read more
Wave goodbye to skipping gears, ticking chains and annoying rubbing noises as we try to diagnose and fix some of the most common gear problems with your road bike or gravel bike. 2024 Ribble Allroad Ti – Enthusiast – drivetrain (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Fettling with your derailleurs can feel a bit daunting. You don’t want … Read more
Getting start as a home cycling mechanic doesn’t require a vast toolbox filled with every bike-specific tool imaginable. In fact, many essential tasks can be tackled with just a few good quality standard tools and a couple of bike-specific ones. In this guide, we’ll cover the must-have tools for your toolkit that will help you … Read more
Cross-chaining has long been considered a major cycling faux pas by many, with riders quick to call out those stuck in the big chain ring-big sprocket or small chainring-small sprocket. But is it really that bad? We spoke with experts at Shimano and SRAM to find out whether it truly damages components, affects power transfer, and … Read more
If you’re a regular rider then you’ve probably realised that your road bike requires the odd bit of maintenance. There are some bits like changing an inner tube that are pretty simple and cheap to do by yourself, and sometimes necessary if you’re on a ride; but what about the bigger jobs, like replacing a … Read more
Is the UCI-legal Tred TheFalcon 300 RR SC really faster than top-level road bikes like the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervelo S5, and Specialized Tarmac SL8? Toot Engineering, the Italian company behind the design, claims it is.We’ve covered Toot Engineering previously when its Tred X23 Swanigami bike was raced at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships … Read more
