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Are bikes with disc brakes faster?
Will disc brakes will help you get from A to B quicker than a classic caliper set-up?
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At what point does aero become more significant than weight?
We find out which buying consideration is of most relevance to the everyday cyclist
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Will swapping your chain lube make you faster?
Chain lube is coming of age - we explore some of the newest creations
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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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Should you always ride with data?
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
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Do you need a clutch rear derailleur?
Simon Smythe wonders whether road riders need to avoid chain slap in the same way mountain bikers do
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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?
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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
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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
