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Ten products I loved in 2020: Dave Rome
Well, what a year it has been. Things started off as usual, and then nothing was normal. The lack of travel proved a blessing in disguise...
CT Tech Round-Up #7: New gear from Topeak, Park Tool, Rudy Project, and more
A lot of new gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear. Sometimes it's products...
CT Tech Round-Up #5: New gear from Pearl Izumi, Park Tool, Chainlift and more
A lot of gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear. Sometimes it's products we'...
Park Tool's new universal brake bleed kits allow you to free up a hand
Hydraulic disc brakes are fast becoming the norm across all forms of bikes, and while they’re typically low maintenance, the hydraulic fl...
Tech gallery: New bikes, gadgets, and gear from Frostbike 2020
As the largest bicycle distributor in the United States, Quality Bicycle Products not only sells an incredible volume and diverse selecti...
Eurobike 2019 gallery, part two: Fulcrum, Fizik, Hunt, Scapin and more
In this gallery, you'll find a mix of new products from well-known brands. One won the Eurobike Best Product award, others are likely to ...
How to check for chain wear: The easy way, the best way, and why
Your bicycle’s chain is put through hell every time you ride. For every minute of pedaling, approximately 44,000 chain pieces are in moti...
The best mini pumps for road, gravel and mountain bike – 45 tested!
Conducted over an arm-busting period of months, from a broad field of the biggest and best-known brands in the market, this is your defin...
Photo gallery: The best gear of the 2019 Sea Otter Classic, Part Five
Driving on to the grounds of the Laguna Seca racetrack on the last day of Sea Otter had the wheels in my head turning. I felt like I need...
Photo gallery: 2019 North American Handmade Bicycle Show, part four
You didn’t think we were done with NAHBS, did you? Our coverage of the world’s premier showcase of custom bicycles has obviously now inte...
Alaphilippe sprints to surprising stage 6 win at Tirreno: Daily News Digest
Welcome to your Daily News Digest. Here's what's happening today: Julian Alaphilippe wins stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico, Cape Epic underwa...
Tools, bits and tips from the WorldTour pits
If you're looking for unsung heroes of the travelling circus that is the WorldTour, take a walk in the pits. Pro mechanics are up earlier...
ToolboxWars: A battle between professional cycling tool nerds
A battle has been brewing on Instagram, and if you’re a tool nerd (like me), it’s a wonderful thing. The #toolboxwars jokingly started am...
Park Tool AK-3 Advanced Mechanic toolkit review
Having been in the business of making bike tools and workshop equipment since 1963, Park Tool is undisputedly the market leader in the ca...
Budget repair stand review: Feedback Sports vs Park Tool vs X-Tools
A repair stand is one of the best assets you can add to your home workshop, holding the bike at a comfortable height, allowing full opera...
The best chain breaker for the home mechanic: 15 tested
A chain is one of the most common wear items on a bike and replacing it isn’t all that hard. All you need is some basic knowledge and the...
CT Recommends: Best indoor bike storage solutions
Let’s face it, bikes are an awkward item to store. They’re prone to toppling over, require space and there’s often more than one to worry...
Park Tool PRS-22.2 Team Issue repair stand review (updated)
Take a stroll through the pits of any professional road race and you'll only see mechanics working with cradle-type repair stands. These ...
Eurobike 2018: Hits and highlights, part two
The 2018 Eurobike trade show continues to give up its riches for intrepid attendees willing to wander the halls of the sprawling Messe Fr...
Clean like a pro: Nine of the best chain keepers reviewed
Whether you call them dummy hubs, chain keepers, wash buddies, or doodads, these small devices are always in use by professional race mec...
Ten products I loved in 2017: David Rome
Another year has flown by and, with it, the usual flurry of high-tech new offerings. Many a disc-equipped aero bike has hit the market, b...