Ultra-Wide Range 2× Drivetrains for Drop Bars: GRX & CUES Compatibility & Hacks
With new Shimano components and clearer CUES compatibility, we now have 2× setups with wider ranges and lower gears than ever before.
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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.
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…
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…
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,…
Wolf Tooth Tanpan: Mix MTB Components with STI Road Shifters to Lower Your Gearing
Just days after we covered the JTek range of Road-to-MTB shift cable adapters, Wolf Tooth announced a product…
JTek Shiftmate: Mix MTB Cassettes with STI Road Shifters to Lower Your Gearing
Many travel and light-touring bikes are currently built with STI road shifters, double cranksets and road bike drivetrains, limited…
Low Gear Range: Road Shifters & Gears For Easier Hill Climbing
Sometimes a compact crankset doesn’t offer enough gear range in the mountains. Compact cranks can achieve a 34t front and…