The Incredible $199 Internal Gear Bicycle Hub: Shimano Alfine Explained
How good is a $199 Shimano Alfine hub? And how does it compare to a $1,499 Rohloff hub?
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The New Effigear Mimic 9-Speed Gearbox: Better Than Pinion?
This is an exciting new addition to the growing range of bicycle gearboxes.
The New Kindernay VII Gearbox: Just 400 Grams Heavier Than A 1X Drivetrain
The new 7-speed version of the Kindernay gearbox is within a few hundred grams of a 1X drivetrain, it's more efficient than ever, and it has fewer internal components.
How This Genius Made A Bicycle Gearbox Using Recycled Bike Parts
Let's inspect how this gearbox works, and how it was constructed.
Hills Are Not Harder Than The Flat, Says Science
If you're feeling a little triggered because you currently find hills difficult, this information will hopefully be a game-changer for you.
Are Chainless Shaft Drive Bicycles A Genius or Terrible Idea?
Find out all of the reasons why shaft drivetrains have not succeeded in the bicycle world.
Should You Use A 1X, 2X or 3X Drivetrain For Touring and Bikepacking?
Eight years ago, SRAM released the first 1X-specific bicycle drivetrain. I remember Nino Schurter winning on it within…
What’s The Best Bicycle Gearbox? Rohloff Hub vs Pinion Gearbox
As you guys know, I’m a big fan of gearbox drivetrains. Almost all of my journeys around the…
100,000km On Belt Drive: The Best Bicycle Drivetrain Available!
I’ve been riding belt drive across continents since 2010, and after more than 100,000km across one hundred countries…
Are Belt Drivetrains More Efficient Than Chain Drivetrains? (Lab Testing)
If you’ve ever spun the cranks on a belt drive bike, you may have noticed they don’t rotate…