Mountain biking

Semi-slick tyres

Data on Bontrager and Shwalbe semi-slick tyres

 
Which bike is faster, a full suspension bike or a hard tail?

Detailed analysis of telemetry from runs of a hard tail and a bouncer over a 3 hour route

 

MTB routes around Newbury

Portway loop

A 43 km loop south of Newbury starting and finishing at Greenham Common.  Classic trail riding in the North Downs with great views, a bit of history and some of the best single track descents for miles around.  You'll be amazed how much off road riding there is on this route.

 
 

Cycling costs

How much does it actually cost in pence per mile to run a bike?
 
How long do parts last?
 

Maintenance

Religion, a.k.a chain maintenance

Real data on how long a chain lasts with different maintenance regimes

 
Tubeless tyres

Fitting tubeless tyres

 

Giant NRS rear shock service/rebuild

How to strip down and rebuild a Giant NRS rear shock

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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