Tires and tubes are the most crucial part of your bike because they are the contact point between your bike and the ground. They provide grip, stability, comfort, and performance. And none of that could happen without the tubes (or sealant) inside. Tubes are essential to both performance and comfort because it affects the suppleness […]
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Bicycle Gear Ratio, Cadence, and Speed Calculator
Rim Size 16″ – Brompton (349mm)20″ – BMX (406mm)26″ – MTB (559mm)650b – Gravel/Road Bike (584mm)700c – Road Bike (622mm)27″ (630mm)Other Tire size mminch Cadence RPM Chainring(s) Cassette km/h mph Speed (km/h) 52 36 11 50.9 35.24 12 46.66 32.3 13 43.07 29.82 14 39.99 27.69 15 37.33 25.84 17 32.93 22.8 19 29.47 20.4 […]
Sensah Empire Pro Review: Is This the Best Groupset for the Money?
When looking for groupsets, most cyclists rarely care to venture outside the big three – Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. With tried-and-true performance and reliability, these groupsets have shown they’re worth their high price tags. Every now and then, though, a new brand comes along and generates some buzz – so it is with Sensah. The Chinese […]
Best Weight Weenie Upgrades to Reduce Your Bike Weight
The lighter your bike is, the faster it will accelerate. Whether you’re using it for racing or group riding with friends, a lightweight road bike almost always feels nice to ride. That’s why there’s a subculture within the cycling enthusiasts who are obsessed with bike weight: the weight weenies. Some people become a weight weenie […]
6 of the Absolute Lightest Carbon Wheelsets for Road Bikes
A light bicycle is fun to ride, and one of the biggest contributors to a bike’s weight is the wheels. If your carbon road bike came with a set of alloy wheels, they probably weigh around 2-2.5 kg. An entry-level carbon wheelset weighs from 1.5-1.7 kg depending on the rim depth. But what about the […]
Farsports Feder & Kaze Carbon Wheels Review: Low Price, Light Weight, Excellent Performance
Are you looking for a lightweight, low-priced carbon wheelset? If so, Farsports Feder Wheels are a great choice. These wheels are manufactured in China and offer excellent performance at a fraction of the cost of some top brands. The company offers an option to customize your wheelset to suit your needs – hubs, spokes, internal […]