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Should you slam your stem: yes or no?
Running a very low stem may be a growing trend among pros, but would it make you faster — or merely put you at heightened risk of injury?
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Are latex inner tubes worth the hassle?
They’re expensive, high-maintenance and more likely to tear or blow but latex inner tubes offer a marginal gain that’s ideal for time trialling
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Are single-ring chainsets the future?
Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweigh its flaws? Quieter, more secure, lighter — these are just some of the praises our dirt-riding brethren have been singing about single-ring set-ups
By Rupert Radley Published
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Are direct-mount brakes the future?
Calliper rim brakes are very good, road disc brakes are gaining in popularity, so is there room for direct-mount brakes?
By Matt Lamy Published
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Are women specific bikes necessary?
Most brands now make frames designed for female riders. But what is special about these bikes, and do women need them at all?
By Owen Rogers Published
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Do you need an aerosuit for road riding?
Should we all be wearing the tightest of tight cycle clothing, an aerosuit?
By James Bracey Published
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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
By Simon Smythe Published
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Why don’t the pros use tubeless tyres?
They may be bombproof but tubeless tyres have yet to catch on in the ranks of the pro peloton; Simon Smythe asks why
By Simon Smythe Published
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Will wider rims make you faster?
As the trend for fatter tyres continues apace, Marc Abbott considers whether wider rims can give you the edge in your next event
By Jack Elton-Walters Published