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    Inside the Škoda Shimano Neutral Service Cars
    Road cycling

    The Škoda SUPERB service cars are getting a new paint job for the 2021 Tour de France. They are turning light blue as Shimano takes over from the yellow Mavic. This marks a new era in the neutral service car history. Let’s take a look…

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    The Best Commuter Bikes Under 1,000 Euro
    Urban cycling

    In one of my previous articles, we discussed the best hybrid bikes and I mentioned how these can be great for commuting and going around town. That said, if you want to have a comfortable bike designed for carefree cruising of the city centre while…

  • the-best-road-bikes-under-1000-euro

    The Best Road Bikes Under 1,000 Euro
    Road cycling

    Images of tough cyclists climbing the steepest mountains during the Giro d’Italia or the Tour de France have inspired millions of people to get into this road cycling. If you’d like to give it a try yourself but you don’t want to invest a huge…

  • fold-ride-the-best-folding-bikes-on-the-market

    Fold & Ride – the Best Folding Bikes on the Market
    Road cycling

    A foldable bike is almost certainly not the first cycling option you think of when looking to purchase a new two-wheeler. But if your apartment has limited storage space, or your daily commute includes a train or bus, a lot of stairs and/or an elevator,…

  • step-through-bikes-101

    Step-Through Bikes 101
    Urban cycling

    The name pretty much sums it up. On a step-through bike, you can step through the frame to mount the bike without having to hoist your leg up and over the rear wheel. There is no major lifting or swinging required. You just straddle the…

  • best-winter-bikes

    Best Winter Bikes
    Road cycling

    It may seem like a needless luxury to buy a bike just to use in winter. But if you love your “main” two-wheeler and want it to last as long as possible, it may be worth the money to protect it from the many cold-season…

  • should-i-get-electronic-shifting

    Should I Get Electronic Shifting?
    Road cycling

    All professional cyclists – almost all – now use electronic groupsets on their bikes. They are simply better than traditional, mechanical gears – the shifting is more precise and pushing a button is easier than manipulating a lever, especially over rough terrain or in cold…

  • a-little-handy-groupset-guide

    A Little Handy Groupset Guide
    Road cycling

    Above all else, a bike that fits you will make you happier on a ride, especially over long distances or up a hill. So, once you’ve found the frame that fits, the next biggest upgrade you should be thinking about is a groupset.

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