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Get to know 7 downsides of electronic shifting; the annoying things they never tell you about

Electronic shifting is A Good Thing but it still has its downsides…

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Is cross-chaining disastrous? Find out what the manufacturers say

We ask Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and FSA whether running the chain at extreme angles is a crime against cycling

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Bike tech Q&A - 1

Which gravel bike should I buy?

Got a bike or component conundrum? Our tech team is here to help. First up, a question on selecting a bike for gravel and the road

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How to choose the best SRAM road bike groupset for you

Find out everything you need to know about SRAM's road groupset range with our expert guide — details and prices from Red eTap AXS to Apex

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Head to head Shimano 105 v SRAM Rival 22 Sept 2018

Shimano 105 v SRAM Rival — find out which 11-speed groupset is best for you

Explore the differences between the cheapest 11-speed groupsets from component giant Shimano and upstart SRAM

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Struggling on the hills October 2018

Suffering on the hills? Find out how to get lower gears to make climbing easier

Your options for bike set-up to make climbing mountains a doddle

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Guide to groupsets: learn why your bike has matching components

Everything you need to know about groupsets from Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM with our in-depth explainer

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Beginners guide to gears Sept 2018

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

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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

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8 reasons not to get disc brakes — find out the hassles before you switch

Should you make the switch or is it worth sticking with rim brakes?

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