After a number of years hearing whispers that Shimano cranksets were failing under load, it looks like Shimano is set to issue a WORLDWIDE RECALL of certain models of Ultegra and Dura Ace 11-speed cranksets!
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Three things I learned from waxing my chain
I did it. I entered the world of chain waxing! After purchasing all of the equipment and a handful of new chains, I got to work prepping and waxing chains for my gravel bike. Why the gravel bike? For no other reason than that’s the bike I’ve been riding a lot recently (it’s winter here)….
Cycling Podcasts
Lately I have been really getting into cycling podcasts. There seems to be a number of excellent ones popping up across most audio streaming services and YouTube, usually coming out on a weekly schedule. Three of my current favourite cycling-related podcasts are… 1) The Roadman Cycling Podcast Hosted by Anthony Walsh, the Roadman Cycling Podcast…
Do you hot wax? (your chain)
Much like gravel, cargo bib shorts, and reaction videos on YouTube, chain waxing has become a bit of a trendy thing of late. I’m not talking about a wax lube, but proper hot melt waxing at home. It’s certainly gaining in popularity. So far, I’ve not ventured down that path. I’ve been using Finish Line…
Bike weights of the Tour de France
For years, the UCI has imposed an arbitrary weight limit of 6.8kg on pro bikes. In the early (read: rim brake) days it was pretty common for professional bikes to sit right on this limit. There’s even rumours of certain teams having to ADD weight to their bikes so as not to fall foul. RELATED:…
Gravel Riding: UK vs Australia
“Fancy going for a gravel ride?” UK: Muddy laneways, dodgy canal towpaths, soggy farmer’s fields, rocky hiking trails… Source: Juliet Elliot (YouTube) Source: David Noakes (YouTube) Australia (and USA): Champagne gravel roads for days… 🤘 😎
Two Wheels with TC 