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Do I Need Higher Gears?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:27:57 PST

Ben has an interesting question about his gearing, he has recently changed his cassette for one with a close ratio to go with his triple chainset, he thinks he could go with an even a closer ratio cassette. We discuss the pros and cons of triple and compact chainsets and different cassette ratios.

A Bottom Bracket for a SRAM Chainset

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:50:03 PST

Steve Harris has a SRAM Red chainset, but thinks the original bottom bracket is too expensive and wants our thoughts on the Truvativ alternative and if there is anything else he could buy that will fit his chainset and his wallet!

Trek 2.3 or Fuji Roubaix?

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:39:19 PST

Mark Cho is looking to get his first bike, but can't make up his mind which bike to buy, which is quite a regular problem! He is considering either a Trek 2.3 or the Fuji Roubaix, both good bikes so it will be difficult for us to choose between them, but here goes.

Changing Handle Bars

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:50:18 PST

Bill Sukhbir is changing is handle bars for some nice carbon ones, he wants our advice on how to change the levers. He is worried of messing it up, it's a fairly simple job, you just have to be careful not to over tighten the bolts and you also have to know where to find the bolts. Here is our advice.

What About the Wilier Izoard?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:37:34 PST

Craig want our opinion on the Isoard road bike from Wilier of Trestina in Italy, it's a top class full carbon frame. Wilier had stopped making the Isoard a few years ago, but has reintroduced the name on a new carbon offering for 2008 and we are happy to run our eye over such a nice bike.

250 Miles on a Mountain Bike

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:50:30 PST

Chris is doing a very worth while bike ride, a 250 mile sponsored ride. He wants to know if he can undertake this mammoth ride on a mountain bike? We have some reservations wither he should and some suggestions to help him if he has to ride such a long distance on an off road bike.

Flat Tire Repair - Constant Punctures on My Rear Wheel

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:32:50 PST

Debbie has a Giant bike, but she keeps having punctures. She has been to two bike shops and bought heavier tires and flat protection strips. She wants our feed back to sort it out and here are our suggestions, but it's a tricky one to solve from a distance.

Short of Time Training

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:34:53 PST

Marcello lives in Italy and has not got as much time to train, he can only train during the week on work days and he wants to know the best use he can make of his limited time. We suggest he tries some interval training to maximize his training opportunities. Here is what he should do.

Orbea Aqua Sizing

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:17:51 PST

Ronald wants to buy an Orbea Aqua but wants enough seat pin showing to make the bike look stylish. We run through the measurements of the frame and Ronald's in side leg and shows why he should have a good amount of seat pin on show. We also discuss the different Aqua models and equipment.

Wheel Trueing

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:22:05 PST

Eddie is trying to true his wheels, but he is having problems and needs advice and help. There are a few suggestions we have passed on and one very important one and that it to not attempt it if you don't know what to do, or get some practice in.

My Own Base Cycling Training Plan

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:52:10 PST

This article is a case study aiming to show one athlete's progress through an ambitious training program and the resulting successes experienced.

One of the key concepts is the implementation of a periodized training program over a specific period of time leading up to a clearly defined goal event, in this case an Ironman full-distance triathlon. This athlete had his work cut out for him in choosing such a race - 4000 meter swim, 180 km bike, and 42 km run - but as we'll show, with proper planning and training throughout the training program, success is all but assured.

THANK YOU!

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:02:37 PST

The Age Problem

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:38:11 PST

We have received a pleading e-mail from maddaddypat who feels that his age (48) is slowing him down and what can he do to combat it. This is inevitable, age slows us down and changes our body, so we run trough some things he can do to help his riding, but we cant stop the ravages of age.

Indoor Training for the Winter

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:50:19 PST

Vartan wants some pointers on training on rollers, the do's and don'ts. We give him and anyone else contemplating home training some help with how you should go about it and warn about the boredom and the heat.

The Correct Chain Length

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:42:24 PST

John Radmore from Canada has broken his chain and wants to know how to work out the correct chain length. We give him the two most useful methods of knowing the correct length. A handy thing to know!

Normal BB for a Specialized Frame

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:13:54 PST

Kallia Polichronopoulou lives in Greece and has bought a Specialized SL frame that has an oversized bottom bracket shell. He wants to use a Shimano Dura Ace chain set which has a normal sized bottom bracket and he needs advice on how to get his hands on the adaptors.

Big Chain Ring with Big Sprocket?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:57:17 PST

Omar is trying to do something he shouldn't be and that is using the extreme of gears, the large chain ring at the front and the large sprocket at the back. He thinks his chain is too short, this is possible, but it is more likely that he just shouldn't be trying to use these gears.

The New Base Cycling Training eBook Package

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:12:42 PST

Quick Announcement!
Samuel here with a quick "Base Cycling Training" ebook announcement.

We've had quite a few questions asking for more details about when our new ebook on Cycling Training will be released.
I know your time is valuable so let me quickly fill in some details.

Who is this ebook for? This hands-on guide is for anyone who is thinking or has had problems in the base phase of the cycling training.

Shimano Dura Ace 7850 Carbon Wheels

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:12:36 PST

We like riding different wheels here at Bike Cycling Reviews and the lighter the better, so when we got the chance of a ride on a pair of the top clincher wheels from Shimano we jumped at it. They are light, rigid, look great and the ride they give is quite spectacular. Read on to see what we have found.

Which Chain Ring to Use?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:20:04 PST

Marshall has a double chain set and wants to know which chain ring he should be using and what his cadence should be when he is riding. We suggest his pedal speed and how to know which gear to use.