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6 Reflections On The Shimano 12-Speed vs. 11-Speed Debate
You ever wonder why anyone needs more than 11 gears? Hell, I barely get through the first 8 without wanting to throw my bike into the nearest dumpster đ But no, apparently, Shimano thinks we need 12. Twelve! Itâs not like theyâre adding a 50-tooth cog for mountain climbing. No, no, just a few extra…
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The “Voodoo” That Helps Pro Cyclists Bounce Back After Tearing Up the Roads Daily
They donât look human. You see them climb, and you wonder if theyâve got batteries stuffed into their bib shorts. Legs like pistons, lungs like jet engines. They grind through hell, stage after stage, and yetâthere they are the next day. Smiling, or at least pretending to. Itâs not magic. Itâs not a deal with…
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Cycling with Prescription Glasses: 7 Tips That Will Change Your Ride
Youâve got your bike. Youâve got your helmet. Youâve got the legs to crush any hill that dares to stand in your way. But youâve also got a pair of prescription glasses that, letâs face it, donât quite scream âcycling warrior.â Itâs like trying to race with a sail on your back, but the damn…
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5 Reasons Why Pro Cyclists Ride at 90 RPM (And Should You Do It Too?)
Youâre riding at 75 RPM, feeling fine, maybe even smug. Then you glance at the pros. Their legs spin like theyâre auditioning for a washing machine commercial. You think, Do they know something I donât? Spoiler: they do. Letâs dive into why 90 RPM isnât just a numberâitâs a way of life. 1. 90 RPM…
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4 Reasons XC Hardtail 29ers Might Be on Their Way Out
by Danny G. Let me guess? Youâve spent searching for the perfect XC 29er hardtail. The carbon frame, SLX/XT drivetrain, alloy wheelsâall under $4K. You had it all mapped out. But now? Theyâre nowhere to be found. Youâre staring at empty shelves, waiting for a bike that doesnât exist anymore. Full suspension bikes are everywhere…
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9 Strategies Pro Cyclists Use to Combat Fatigue and Stay on Top
by Danny G. Let me tell you, pro cyclists arenât human. Theyâre ghosts with legs, lungs stretched out like tattered sails, and hearts that bang against their ribcages like old engines held together with duct tape and dreams. Theyâre freaks, all of them, but theyâve got their tricks to keep the machine rolling. If you…
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5 Myths About Pulling on Pedals with Cleats You Need to Stop Believing
by Danny G. Itâs all smoke and mirrors in the world of cycling. Half the time, youâre told one thing, then the next minute, theyâll flip the script on you like itâs nothing. Thereâs this whole idea that pulling up on your pedals with cleats is some sort of magical trick for better performance, like…
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5 Ways Cycling Has Ruined Walking for Me (And How Iâm Coping)
Itâs funny, you know, the way life throws little curveballs at you when you least expect it. It wasnât long ago that I used to walk a lot. Like a decent human being. Sure, it was slower than a creeping regret, but there was a rhythm to it, a grace, a lazy cadence that worked…
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7 Factors That Allow Pro Cyclists To Maintain 45+ km/h in Olympic Road Races
by Danny G Iâve seen the Olympic road racesâthose five-hour spectacles that are as much about pain as they are about glory. You sit there, gripping the edge of your seat, watching these guys float past at 45-50 km/h, and your mind does a double-take. How do they do it? I can barely manage a…
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15 Cycling Slang Terms Youâve Probably Misheard
by Danny G. Cycling, my friend, isn’t just about riding a bike. No. It’s a language all its own. Itâs an entire culture you step into, like a worn-out pair of leather gloves. If youâve ever watched a race or seen some of these men in Lycra struggling up a mountain, youâve heard the jargon,…