Guides and tips
Practical guides to choosing, using and caring for your bike and its components.
The right turbo trainer must be compatible with your bike and the device you’ll use for training. Here’s what to check before buying and what to prepare for your first ride.
Choose a saddle by considering sit bone spacing, riding position and saddle shape together. Here’s how to interpret S3 and L3 sizes and compare dimensions, profiles and padding.
Cleaning your bike properly requires different products for the frame, drivetrain and brakes. Here’s how to choose and use them while taking care of bearings, finishes and electronics.
Inner tubes simplify fitting and maintenance, while tubeless can seal small punctures and reduce pinch flats. Here’s how to choose a system and check what you need for a conversion.
The right pressure depends on total weight, tyre width, terrain and setup. Here’s how to find a starting point, measure it and adjust it within the tyre and rim limits.
To choose a cycling computer, start with the navigation you need, the sensors you want to connect and the length of your rides. Here are the practical criteria and eight models to compare.
The right lubricant depends on your riding conditions and how much care you give your chain. Here is how to choose between dry, wet and wax, prepare the drivetrain and apply the right amount without accumulating dirt.
The right electric bike size depends on your measurements, the geometry and how easily you can control it. Here is what to check on city e-bikes and e-MTB, including used bikes or size S.
The right cassette offers gearing suited to your climbs and is compatible with your entire drivetrain. Here is how to compare gear ranges, weight and fittings, with eight options for road, gravel and MTB.
28 mm is a good starting point for many road cyclists, while 30 and 32 mm favour comfort on uneven surfaces. The choice also depends on actual width, rim, pressure and available clearance on the bike.
Weight matters most on climbs and when you need to lift the bike, but comparisons need the same size and build. Here is how to choose a well-balanced MTB for your routes.
To choose a MTB helmet, start with the routes you ride, then check coverage, ventilation and fit. Here is when to choose an open-face or full-face helmet and how to find the right size.