My cyclocross bike has been equipped with Shimano WH-RX05 wheels. Nice and comfort set for wide range of usage. But… I decided to buy new set and chose Daveo – polish company, that creates custom-made wheels sets. New wheels use DT Swiss parts. I have tested them for about last two thousand kilometers and I think it’s time to share my experiences. Short version is: yes, I can recommend custom-made wheels, they are worth the money and Daveo has made great job. Need details? Let’s read!
Category: Sport
Cyclocross bike as road bike
As promised, I decided to share my impressions of how a cyclocross bicycle works instead of a road bike. I used two separate bikes about three months ago: MTB and “classic” road bike. But it’s history, there is now only one, cyclocross bike and I must fit it to my current activity. It’s time to few words after more than two thausand kilometers. Can cyclocross bike replace road bike?
23c vs 25c vs 28c – tyre width in road bike
Road bikes are governed by their laws. These laws are not fixed, but change over time. One such issue is the use of this type of bicycle is tire equipment. We used to run the race to use the thinnest tires and thus the fastest tires. Now this type of election is no longer obvious. I had the opportunity to ride on different widths and can share you my experiences. Each must draw conclusions after testing, but this post may be helpful when you will select new tires for your bike.
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Rear derailleur capacity – calculation
Recently, I have faced the problem of the rear derailleur capacity in my bike. It’s important if we want make changes with cassette or chainset. Lucky, this issue isn’t complicated and can be described in few simple words and only one pattern to calulcate everyting important.
Aerobars – should I buy it?
If you cycling, or only watch something about cycling in TV or over Internet, you should know aerobars – „strange” extension for road bike handlebar, or standard element of time trial bicycles. Is it worth buying something like that? I decided to check it out and bought XLC HB-T03 Tri-Bar aerobars.