Shimano LX FD-T660/661 Front Derailleur
For the winter, I started to think about an alternative to my two race and gran fondo bikes for riding through bad weather on bad roads...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jan 53 min read
SHIMANO FD-CX70 Top Pull 2x10-speed Front Derailleur Review
For my mountain bike frame to road bike conversion , I've planned to use my 'old' Shimano Sora 9-speed road bike parts. But I had to...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Nov 22, 20226 min read
How to Choose a Bicycle Saddle
The Quest The search for a 'perfect' saddle is for many a never-ending pursuit. During my cycling life, I had some different bikes and...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Wheelset Review: CAMPAGNOLO KHAMSIN G3
Khamsin , chamsin or hamsin (Arabic: خمسين khamsīn, derived from the Arabic word for "fifty"), more commonly known in Egypt as khamaseen...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Aug 10, 20214 min read
Wheelset Review: Kin Lin XR-240 Rims/Bitex Hubs/Pillar 1432 Spokes
Over the years, specialized wheel manufacturers (e. g. Mavic) faced stiff competition from bicycle brands offering their 'own' line of...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Shimano FC-RS500 Crankset 52/36, 175 mm, Review
Shimano Non-Series Cranks Many newcomers and even experienced riders do not know that Shimano produces lower-priced 'non-group'...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Aug 5, 20215 min read
Deda RHM 02 Handlebar Review
Traditional Shape and Size For most of my cycling life, I rode on traditionally deep (D-shaped) traditional road bike handlebars. They...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jun 4, 20212 min read
SunRace CS-RX1, 11-32T, Rear Cassette, Review
Rear Cassette A big advantage of building your own bike are your own choices; you can buy whatever matches your needs and/or suits your...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Jan 29, 20205 min read
Clipless Pedals (2) - Why do I use them on my road racing bike?
continued from Clipless Pedals (1) Traditional Flat Pedals During my whole 'cycling career' I never gave much thought to my pedals. In...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 29, 20194 min read
Clipless Pedals (1) - some historical background
Every rider is, in fact, only connected by three parts to the bike: the hands, the bottom, and the feet, that's it! These three parts...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Dec 29, 20195 min read
Mustache or Moustache Handlebar - Why do I use them?
Checking out different homepages of bike part sellers, one will notice that there are different styles, materials, and finishes of...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 10, 20193 min read
Bar End Shifters - Why and how do I use them?
Background: For around 8 years I am using indexed Taiwan-made microSHIFT 9-speed bar-end Shifters, first on my mountain bike which I...
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Gerhard Wanninger
Sep 6, 20195 min read
Triathlon Split Nose Saddle on my Racing Bicycle?
While riding a bike, there are only three parts connecting you, the rider, directly with the bike: the hands, the butt, and the feet....
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