Rohloff E-14 SOLO Finally Brings Electronic Shifting to Rohloff Hubs
Rohloff has finally released an electronic shifting system for its legendary 14-speed internal gear hub. Called the Rohloff E-14 SOLO, the new system has already been recognised with a Eurobike Award...
View ArticleNo Derailleur, No Cassette: Are eCVT Drivetrains the Future of eBike Tech?
Imagine a chainless eBike drivetrain with not just five or ten gear ratios, but infinite gears! The gears change instantly, and without any perceivable noise, clunk, or interruption. This drivetrain...
View ArticleGravel Suspension Forks in the Wind Tunnel: What’s The Aero Penalty?
Gravel suspension forks are inherently less aerodynamic than rigid carbon forks. With two large stanchions sitting directly in the airflow, it’s fair to wonder how much drag they create. So, how big...
View ArticleBike Touring Zambia: Remote Dirt Roads, Wildlife Corridors and Deep River...
Along the Cairo-to-Cape Town cycling route, Zambia often feels like the forgotten country. Many long-distance bikepackers rush through it in favour of the wildlife and vast open spaces of Botswana and...
View Article30+ Fast Gravel Bikes with Wide Tyre Clearance (57mm / 2.25″ MTB Tyres)
Wide tyre clearance has become one of the defining features of modern gravel bikes. Not because every rider needs massive tyres, but because clearance for MTB tyres gives you the freedom to choose the...
View ArticleWhy Your Waterproof Jacket Isn’t Working (And How to Make It Work Again)
Weather can change quickly, particularly on long rides and multi-day tours. That makes a waterproof jacket one of the most important pieces of cycling clothing you can own. Waterproof rain jackets are...
View ArticleHow the World’s Most Advanced Bike Research Lab Measures Bicycle Comfort
Bicycle comfort has received a lot more attention in recent years, with an increasing number of companies developing products designed to make bikes more comfortable. As a website that loves both...
View ArticleList of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers That Power Your Electronics While You Ride
A dynamo front wheel can now power your smartphone and other electronics using one of several dedicated USB chargers. This article reviews all available charging options and ranks them by power output...
View ArticleThe 34 Lightest Gravel Bikes In The World For 2026
If you’re looking for the lightest gravel bikes, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve analysed hundreds of gravel bikes from all over the internet and ranked the lightest models by their weight....
View ArticleLab Test: Are Carbon Rims Really Stronger than Aluminium Ones?
I’ve recently started testing carbon rims on my touring bike. Incredibly, they’re over 40% lighter than my previous aluminium rims, despite still being designed for expedition bike travel. To find out...
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