WAHOO KICKR CORE – PRODUCT REVIEW

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Along with it’s bigger brother, we got a chance to test out the Wahoo Kickr Core for a few days. We put the Kickr Core through its paces and found out why it’s one of the best selling smart trainers here in the Indian market. As far as indoor trainers go, the Kickr Core is currently one of the best, …

ROAD BIKE GROUPSETS – BUYERS GUIDE

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What’s a groupset? Which one is right for me? Why pay so much? What’s the difference? These are all probably questions that popped up in your head when you opened this article. Worry not, we’re here to answer all these questions and more. we’re going to take your through everything you need to know about road bike groupsets. WHAT IS …

INDOOR BICYCLE TRAINER MAINTENANCE & SERVICE

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It’s quite a gratifying experience to be able to ride your bike indoors. Especially now, with the onset of the monsoons. Riding your bicycle indoors is also super convenient – you can get on it at any point in time; weather conditions or the time of day aren’t considerations anymore. There are so many advantages to riding indoors. Maintenance on …

BICYCLE GROUPSETS – BUYERS GUIDE

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Let’s face it, one of the biggest stand out features of today’s bikes compared to those of yesteryear are the new-age components that are so precise and accurate. The chainset, the gear levers, the derailleurs, the brakes, and the bottom bracket – the groupset or the ‘gruppo’ is what is responsible for churning pedal power into forward motion. WHAT IS …

WAHOO KICKR – PRODUCT REVIEW

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We got our hands on the much talked about Wahoo Kickr (2018) for a few weeks. The Kickr has been a sort of an industry standard for the past few years thanks to its superb ride feel and realism. As for the brand, Wahoo is a stable in the cycling world with their reputable cyclocomputers and indoor trainers. Wahoo tends …

1X DRIVETRAINS – BUYERS GUIDE

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A trend that’s more recent in the world of cycling is the simple, yet confusing 1x (pronounced as “one-by”) drivetrain. Many riders over the past few years have been preferring the 1x drivetrains over the now more traditional 2x, and 3x setups. It’s also been noticed that many manufacturers are now equipping their high-end bikes with 1x drivetrains – this …

MOUNTAIN BIKES SUSPENSION – BUYERS GUIDE

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As you already know, the suspension system on a mountain bike is one of the most complex and most important components – besides the frame of course. Suspensions have existed in cycling culture for quite a few decades now. As time passes there are constant innovations and developments to make suspension systems lighter, stiffer, and perform better. Chances are, your …

BRAND INTRODUCTION – CERVÉLO BIKES

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Cervelo is a Canadian manufacturer of road racing and track bicycles. They make some of the most sought after bicycles in the world. Cervelo isn’t just any other ordinary bicycle manufacturer. They’re known to create top-end machines with a racing pedigree that is tried, tested, and even used by much-acclaimed professional cyclists. From the very beginning, in 1995, Cervelo bikes were built on the concept …

BRAND INTRODUCTION – FELT BICYCLES

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If you’ve been looking out for a road bike or a triathlon-specific bike then it’s very likely that you’ve come across the name “Felt”. They’re an American bicycle brand based in Irvine, California. Felt produces road, mountain, track, cyclocross, electric bicycles, and cruiser bikes. The manufacturer is most famed for its lineup of TT/Triathlon bikes that are super popular amongst the world’s top athletes, so if you’re into watching …

BICYCLE WHEELS – BUYERS GUIDE

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Wheels are one of the most important components on your bike, after the bike frame itself. Wheels, for that very reason, are also one of the most value for money upgrades you can make to your bike. Besides the need for an upgrade, all bicycle wheels reach a point in their life where they need to be replaced. Replacement mileage …