Gear & maintenanceHow to Install Favero Assioma Power Meter Pedals — a Step-by-Step Guide
Correct installation matters not only for safety but above all for measurement accuracy. The process is simple, but a few key details need attention.
Gear & maintenanceHow to True a Bike Wheel at Home — a Step-by-Step Guide
Truing a bike wheel at home. All you need is a spoke key and some patience — here is how to do it.
Gear & maintenanceHow to Choose a Bike Helmet — Safety vs Price
A €20 helmet and a €200 helmet have to meet the same safety standard. So what are you paying for? Weight, ventilation, comfort and MIPS.
Gear & maintenanceA Cycling EDC Kit — What's Worth Carrying on Every Ride
EDC (everyday carry) is the set of things you always have on you — on the bike too. A well-packed kit turns a flat or a loose bolt into a 5-minute stop.
Gear & maintenanceBikes for Heavier Riders — How to Choose One and Start Safely
Cycling is one of the best sports for people carrying extra weight — it doesn't load joints the way running does. But not every bike can handle 120 kg.
Gear & maintenanceBike Brake Pads — Organic, Semi-Metallic or Metallic?
Organic, semi-metallic and metallic brake pads differ in lifespan, noise, wet-weather behaviour and rotor temperature. The choice depends on how and where you ride.
Gear & maintenanceWhy Is It Worth Riding in Cycling Gloves?
Cycling gloves protect your hands, improve grip and reduce numbness. Why they are worth wearing and how to choose the right pair.
Gear & maintenanceRollers or a Smart Trainer? A Comparison, With a Pros-and-Cons Table
Rollers, a wheel-on trainer or a smart trainer? Three different categories of gear with different prices, noise levels and usefulness for structured training.
Gear & maintenanceLeft/Right Pedaling Asymmetry — When Does It Actually Become a Problem?
Left/right power balance rarely reads a perfect 50/50. How much pedaling asymmetry is normal, and when it's a sign of something worth addressing.
Gear & maintenanceCycling With Poor Eyesight — Prescription Glasses or Contact Lenses?
Poor eyesight doesn't rule out cycling — it just rules out riding blind. Contact lenses, RX inserts or full prescription lenses: here's which works when.
Gear & maintenanceBike Stem Height — How to Set Your Position Without an Expensive Fit
A stem that is too high or too low is a common cause of back and neck pain in cyclists. How to assess and adjust your stem height yourself, step by step.
Gear & maintenanceWhich Bike for Winter? Choosing a Bike for Winter Riding
Which bike to choose for winter: road, MTB, gravel, city or e-bike? What works on snow, salt and mud.