There are of course massive benefits to riding both road bikes and cx bikes. But when it comes to raw speed, which is faster? On flat surfaces, a road bike is faster than a cyclocross bike. You can hit speeds of around 55 kph on average while riding a road bike whereas a cyclo-cross bike …
The trend of 1x drivetrains started with mountain bikes and then slowly oozed into the Cyclocross world. Now, roadies are beginning to discover the benefits – and drawbacks – of using a 1x drive train on their road bikes, as well. While it is an excellent option for many circumstances, is this type of drive …
I’ve ridden both a hybrid and a road bike for the best part of two decades, and I’ve thought a lot about the question – which is better over a longer distance. A hybrid is better than a road bike over a long distance if there is any versatility in terrain, and if you will …
I’ve been an avid road cyclist most of my adult life, but I’ve only recently got into cyclocross. A lot of people have been asking me recently what’s the difference between a cyclocross and a road bike? Cyclocross and road bikes are both designed to traverse across different terrains. Therefore, their geometry, gears, wheels, tire …
I’ve been a massive Tour de France fan ever since I was a kid. Recently, I’ve been investigating the types of bikes they use for this race. How heavy are Tour de France bikes? The Tour de France bike weight has a minimum limit of 6.8kg, with no upper threshold. The maximum weight of these …
A really common question I have heard a lot recently is how can a person convert his road bike into a hybrid bike? Having thought about this a lot, I then converted an old road bike I owned into a hybrid. I did a huge amount of research, and found out that the four simplest …
Road Bikes are indeed faster than Mountain Bikes. The difference averages out to around a 10%-30% increase in speed. This is impacted by many factors such as weight and aerodynamics. This article explores just how much faster Road Bikes are, and what that actually means for you. There are lots of things to consider, including: …
Isn’t it amazing to see accomplished cyclists jumping around, riding their bikes, and making the fullest of their skills on a bike? Well, it is for me! Road biking is one of the most fun things to do as there are so many tricks to learn. From bunny hopping to one hand wheelie to the …