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Bicycle hubs are among the more complex components of cycling. Hubs are found right smack in the middle of wheels and have a lot of responsibilities, particularly in the rear wheel. Hubs hold wheels together by connecting to the rim through spokes. They also include bearings that allow wheels to spin around an axle and serve… Read more »
Bottom bracket “standards” are all over the place. Here’s GearJunkie’s guide to understanding the quagmire.
Nearly every bike that can shift gears has a small, unassuming part that goes unnoticed 99.9% of the time.
Drafting is the key strategic element in cycling. It allows riders to maintain a high pace while protecting themselves from air resistance.
One event in cycling has long held a place as a unique proving ground that only the fastest riders even consider attempting: the world hour record.
Bicycles are supposed to be an alternative that gives people freedom and mobility without the environmental impacts associated with cars. But bikes are not without their environmental scruples. Chief among them for the past decade or so has been the development and production of carbon frames and components that, by and large, have become nothing… Read more »
Orbea’s Orca and Orca Aero race bikes now have the option of the more affordable Shimano 105 Di2 groupset.
Cyclocross racing is nothing new, but it has been growing in popularity among roadies, XC mountain bikers, and gravel riders looking for some offseason fun or extra conditioning to carry them through the winter.
A GearJunkie explainer on how hookless wheels, rims, and tires work. This article covers the compatibility issues and benefits of the new system that may become the standard in all cycling disciplines.
Appleman Bicycles’ new line of 2XR modular cranksets offers a wide array of crank arm lengths to give riders a uniquely tailored fit where it matters most.
The bicycle shortage has been on for more than 2 years. What is the current situation, and what about the future?
Bikes are more intelligent than they’ve ever been. Are anti-lock braking systems (ABS) too much? Even regular, non-electric bikes now come packed with high-tech features like wireless shifting and braking or integrated components that communicate with cycling computers, lights, and even radar. ABS add to this growing list. E-bikes come with even more features. They… Read more »
In true Tour de France fashion, the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift included all of the pomp, circumstance, heroics, and controversy expected to surround the world’s greatest cycling race. The eight-stage race covered more than 600 miles and 43,000 feet of elevation gain, the most brutal of which came on the final two… Read more »
Küat introduces the Piston SR bike rack, bringing the One-Tap hydro-pneumatic tire arms from the Piston Pro X to the roof.
ENVE Composites unveiled the Melee, its second complete carbon road bike. It’s built with performance and racing in mind.
Nothing blows the peloton apart like a mountain stage — here are the five most iconic climbs of the Tour de France.
Riders who claim the yellow, green, polka dot, and white jerseys in the Tour de France may get all the glory, but the race is a team sport.
Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line strives to be a bike that is as efficient on the road as it is compliant in the rough.
The Tour de France has some strange rules. Sock height? Yep, that’s regulated. Read about this wacky rule and others.
Pinarello says the all-new Bolide F TT time trial bike — set to debut at the Tour de France — is the fastest bike the company has ever made.
A lot can go right and wrong in a race that traverses thousands of miles. Even the best athletes who compete in the Tour de France fall victim to mechanical errors, illness, crashes, or other weird hiccups. Any misfortune can easily shatter their hopes and leave them hopelessly out of reach of the coveted yellow… Read more »
There are only a handful of events in the world that showcase the endurance capabilities of the human body like the Tour de France.
Opinel has crafted two distinct folding knives in its signature No. 08 model that capture the spirit of the Tour de France.
UNBOUND Gravel is a race like no other — 200 teeth-chattering miles across Kansas. Read on for an explanation and how to watch.
Four years after Pinarello launched its gravel racing-specific line of Grevil bikes, the brand is unleashing an updated version of the race rig.
Trek Bicycles is starting the week with a bang by inviting spectators from around the globe to view time trial world champion Ellen van Dijk take a shot at the UCI Hour Record. Van Dijk, a time-trial specialist for team Trek-Segrafredo, has just 60 minutes to put the throttle down and pass the current women’s… Read more »
This weekend, downhill superstar Loic Bruni brings Specialized Bikes’ newest Gravity Butter kit to the Fort William leg of the UCI Downhill World Cup.
There are plenty of ‘what if’ scenarios all cyclists consider every time they throw a leg over a bike. Garmin’s radar technology aims to ease some of these concerns.
The new Eliel Del Dios high-performance line employs new fabric technology to cut drag, wick moisture, and help regulate temperature.
Two years after Roval Components rolled out its light, speedy carbon Rapide and Alpinist wheelsets, the company announced Tuesday that both wheels are now tubeless-ready.
Shimano announced on Thursday its decision to sell Pearl Izumi to United Sports Brands after nearly 15 years of ownership.
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