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Should you always ride with data?
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
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Do you need a clutch rear derailleur?
Simon Smythe wonders whether road riders need to avoid chain slap in the same way mountain bikers do
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Should you slam your stem: yes or no?
Running a very low stem may be a growing trend among pros, but would it make you faster — or merely put you at heightened risk of injury?
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Are latex inner tubes worth the hassle?
They’re expensive, high-maintenance and more likely to tear or blow but latex inner tubes offer a marginal gain that’s ideal for time trialling
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Are single-ring chainsets the future?
Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweigh its flaws? Quieter, more secure, lighter — these are just some of the praises our dirt-riding brethren have been singing about single-ring set-ups
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Are direct-mount brakes the future?
Calliper rim brakes are very good, road disc brakes are gaining in popularity, so is there room for direct-mount brakes?
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Are women specific bikes necessary?
Most brands now make frames designed for female riders. But what is special about these bikes, and do women need them at all?
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Do you need an aerosuit for road riding?
Should we all be wearing the tightest of tight cycle clothing, an aerosuit?
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Should the UCI relax its bike rules?
Simon Smythe reflects on the regulatory inertia that some say is stifling innovation in bike design
