The Fascinating Aerodynamics of Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring
By the time you’re cycling at 30KPH, as much as 90% of the resistive force experienced comes from…
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NEW Dynamo Hub Power and Drag Testing: Schmidt SON vs Shutter Precision vs Shimano
I’ve written very extensively about the humble dynamo hub over the years, but new data from Skjegg Blogspot…
Are Belt Drivetrains More Efficient Than Chain Drivetrains? (Lab Testing)
If you’ve ever turned the crank on a belt drive bike, you’ll have noticed that they don’t spin…
Drivetrain Efficiency: What’s The Difference In Speed Between 1X and 2X?
The most efficient bicycle chain runs in a perfectly straight line, in fact, a drivetrain without gears (singlespeed)…
Seatposts: Often Overlooked Yet Critical For Your Comfort (Lab Testing)
A good seatpost is the key to achieving a comfortable ride. That’s because along with your tyres, seatposts…
What’s The Difference In Speed Between Gearbox Systems? Rohloff, Pinion, Shimano
Gearboxes are becoming more and more popular on touring and bikepacking bikes. The most common form of bicycle…
How Much Does Dynamo Hub Drag Really Slow You Down? Lab Testing Results
Dynamo hubs are quite widely adopted in the bicycle touring, bikepacking and ultra racing scenes. With LED light technology…
What Is The Most Puncture Resistant Touring Tyre? Lab Testing Results
Punctures are the bane of a cyclist’s existence. Often unexpected, punctures seem to always stop you in your…
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,…