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Simplon Grid review: gravel bike with Sram Rival E1 XPLR
8.99 kg, 13-speed Rival XPLR and 4,699 euros: how Simplon’s versatile gravel bike performs in everyday riding between tarmac and gravel.
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Orbea Rallon and Intend Dream Build - Build Story
Modifying bikes is one of my ongoing pastimes, so to speak. However, it’s been several decades since I last built a bike entirely from just a frameset. Here, I’ll explain why the Orbea Rallon 2026 frameset, rather than a complete bike, was exactly the right choice for my project.
MiscBikeboard StoryWaxing a Chain: A Guide by Der Baranski
Practical guide to hot waxing: choosing the right chain, degreasing with white spirit and why acetone is off limits – for less wear and greater efficiency.
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Sram Red XPLR AXS in Review on the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS
Sram's new premium gravel group meets Trek's fastest gravel bike - we tested the duo in a speedy threesome with rider Hannes Lederer.
MiscCoverstoryThe B Works: Power Meter Indoor and Outdoor Review
Reloaded: Power meter watt comparison of SRM, Shimano, SRAM, and Garmin. Including tips and tricks for optimal use.
MiscCoverstoryThe B Works: Correct Chain Length for Gravel, Road, and MTB
Guide to the perfect chain. Product selection, optimal length & top-secret pro tips for all bike types and groupset manufacturers!
RoadCoverstorySram RED AXS 2024 in Review
Long-term test of the revised Sram RED AXS: with optimized shifting performance, reduced weight, greater gear range, more powerful brakes, and a reliable power meter.
RoadBikeboard StoryCannondale Slate Force CX1
Long-term test of the revolutionary new road weapon, a hybrid of a road racing bike, hardtail and crosser, with fat 650b tyres and a Lefty suspension fork. + New Road Style by Castelli, POC & Giro
Mountain bikeCoverstoryPower Meter Systems Compared
Crank, Spider, Hub, or Pedal - the selection of power meters has now become quite substantial. Here you will find an overview of all systems and their pros and cons for your purchasing decision.
GravelCoverstoryGravel-2X-Comparison: SRAM Red eTap AXS vs. Shimano GRX Di2
We tested the same road bike with identical equipment both with SRAM's electronic 1x12 top road bike groupset and with Shimano's electronic 1x11 gravel flagship for several months in familiar territories.