When talking about groupsets, there are many different options. The first thing to consider is which kind of bike you have or want to build. Mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes use different gearing and have different components.
For climbing, the most important force to overcome is that of gravity. This is different than flat riding, where reducing aerodynamic drag is the most important. The steeper the gradient, the less important aerodynamics is, and the more important weight, or lack thereof, becomes.
Over the years, the number of sprockets has increased to give a rider a larger gear range, making more terrain accessible to the average rider. Larger cassette sprockets allow for riders to climb more easily at a higher cadence. Nowadays, the most bicycles have…
Cycling glasses are meant to protect the rider’s eyes from any road debris, dust, smoke, and insects. They keep you safe when riding. Another reason for wearing glasses while riding is to prevent your eyes from drying out due to the wind and higher…
Larger bikes tend to be stocked with 44cm handlebars, and smaller ones 40cm. These two numbers are not the limits however. There are plenty of options between 36-46cm. Some larger riders might prefer something larger, while smaller riders or those looking for something more…
The claim is that cranks between 170-175mm provide the optimal balance between rotational speed and rotational inertia. What this means is that they are a balance between the torque required to turn crank and the cadence required to achieve the same power output.
Before things were much simpler. Now the choice can be overwhelming. This guide will clear up the differences between two of the most popular options, gravel and road bikes.
On carbon bicycle rims, there are typically four different types of holes. Smooth hole drilling into the rim is important as it can affect wheel tension, force transmission, as well as ease of wheel building.
One thing that is often not paid attention to when buying carbon wheels is not only which wheel spokes come included, but also how many they are. Elitewheels has many different options when it comes to carbon wheels.