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Everything you want to know about the Q FactorWhat it is and why it matters, how to measure it, what the Q stands for, and more
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Stiffness vs. Compliance: Making sense of bicycle frame designHow frame designers find the sweet spot between stiffness and compliance as well as some thoughts on “ride quality”
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Tech Question: We're used to racers on narrow bars - but are they more comfortable, too?We ask the experts what to look for in determining the optimal handlebar width
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Tech Question: Where do things now stand on press-fit bottom brackets? Good or bad?Few innovations have garnered as much animosity as press-fit bottom brackets - but the tech now has some strong proponents
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Tech Question: Is a proper clean the only disc brake upgrade you need?Bike mechanic and owner of Surrey Hills Cycleworks, Dave Farmer, shares his tips on how to improve braking performance
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Are airless bike tires the answer for reliable commuting?With no risk of punctures to stop you, will airless bike tires make your cycling commute more dependable?
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Is the 'standard' 53/39 tooth chainset dead?How many bikes do you see with a 53/39 chainset these days?
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Is 'women's specific geometry' a myth?Every time one mainstream brand decides to eschew women's specific bike design, another comes out in favour. How can female riders navigate these conflicting opinions to ride away with a bike that fits?
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Should you cycle with earphones in?Listening to music while riding is controversial but the evidence regarding safety cuts both ways and a favourite tune can boost performance
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What are hookless rims and do you need them?With the big wheel brands launching new rims with straight sidewalls, we ask whether hookless technology can benefit your bike riding
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Is a stiffer bike really faster?We take a closer look at one part of the holy trinity of frame design
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Has dropping the 3:1 rule made any difference to bike design?It’s over two years since the UCI quietly scrapped its 3:1 rule for frame tube profiles. So what’s changed since?
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Should the UCI relax its bike rules?Simon Smythe reflects on the regulatory inertia that some say is stifling innovation in bike design
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Do we need 12-speed groupsets?Will yet another extra sprocket make us better cyclists? We look at the possibility of 12-speed groupsets on road bikes, and the benefits they could offer.
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Should you hire a bike or take your own when you go abroad?Travelling with a bike is a faff, and with many destinations offering hire options, it’s never been easier to outsource your holiday machine
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Why does Chris Froome use Osymetric chainrings and do they work?Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome both used non-round chainrings on their way to winning the Tour de France. But do they really help?
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Would you benefit from narrower handlebars?Narrow bars reduce your frontal area and make you more aero, but are they a practical modification for regular road riders?
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Is a long-tailed aero helmet faster?We weigh up the pros and cons of long-tailed versus short-tailed time trial helmets when racing against the clock
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Do carbon frames have a shelf life?Should you be worried about your carbon frame wearing out?
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Can bike degreaser ever be environmentally friendly?Eco-friendly cleaning products are worth buying but how you use them also counts
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Should you worry about a wheelset’s weight limit?Buy a new wheelset and you’ll notice that it comes bearing a rider weight limit. How restrictive are these limits?
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Should you buy carbon handlebars over aluminium?We weigh up the relative merits of composite and metal handlebars
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Could compression clothing benefit your recovery?If recovery is essential to better training, shouldn’t we all be wearing compression socks after a hard session, asks Stuart Clapp
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Disc brakes in the WorldTour: are they necessary on road bikes?Shimano and SRAM are right behind the idea of disc brakes on road bikes — but what about everybody else? We weigh up the pros and cons
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What’s the best tread pattern for winter?With rain, frost and a heightened amount of detritus now decking the lanes, Simon Smythe researches the right rubber for winter riding
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Should you buy a smart turbo trainer?We investigate whether a smart turbo trainer is really worth the money over a conventional one
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A road bike thru-axle standard: are we there yet?Has the bike industry settled on a disc brake thru-axle standard or will it change again?
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Should you change to tubeless tyres? (video)Once the choice was simple: clincher v tubular. But now tubeless are on the brink of taking off, and in some situations they might be perfect
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Aero road helmets: can they make you faster?Aero road helmet: The latest wind-cheating lids are a common sight in the pro peloton - but does the everyday rider need one?
