Why We Should Stop Our Obsession With Bike and Gear Weight
Bike and gear weight matters so much less than you think.
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Lab Test: Lowering Your Tyre Pressure Will Greatly Improve Your Bike’s Comfort
Lowering your tyre pressure will improve your bike's comfort more than almost any other component.
Lab Test: How Quickly Can You Charge A Battery or Smartphone With A Dynamo?
Let's indulge in some data to find out how quickly we can charge different batteries and devices using a bicycle dynamo USB charger.
The Fascinating Aerodynamics of Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring
Let's take a look at some aero findings in the touring and bikepacking space, to see how some small changes can allow us to travel further with less effort.
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…
Which Bicycle Gearbox Has The Highest Drive Efficiency? 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…