Inside the Future 13-Speed Shimano Gearbox: Weight, Drive Efficiency & More
Shimano recently filed a patent for a new 13-speed gearbox, and in this article, we’re going to talk about…
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Here’s How To Achieve Low Gear Ratios From Modern 2X Drivetrains
I’ve been in discussion with bike manufacturers for a long time about fitting appropriate climbing gears on their…
11 Reasons To Use A Pinion Gearbox (And 8 Reasons To Not)
The first Pinion gearbox was fitted to a bike and cycled across the Himalayas in 2010. Just two…
Gates Carbon Belt Drive: Everything You Ever Need to Know
Belt drive systems are valued for their low maintenance requirements and typically offer 3-4× the service life of a traditional chain.
16 Reasons To Tour With A Rohloff Hub (And 9 Reasons To Not)
The Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 is an internally geared rear hub that has been servicing the demands of bike…
Cadence: The Secret To Cycling Easily Up Hills
If you like the sound of fresh feeling legs, easier hill climbing and quicker cycling speeds (with the…
Which Bicycle Gearbox Has The Highest Drivetrain Efficiency? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano
Gearboxes are becoming more and more popular on touring and bikepacking bikes. The most common form of bicycle…
Low Climbing Gears On Your Road Bike: Seven Road Crankset Options
When it comes to mountain roads, most road bikes don’t have low enough climbing gears. I see people…
Gradient Threshold: How To Calculate The Steepest Hill You Can Cycle Up
A few weeks ago I published a piece stating that hills are NOT harder to cycle than the…
You’re Doing It Wrong: Hills Are NOT Harder Than Cycling On The Flat
People tell me all the time about how much they struggle in the hills. And that makes sense,…