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Bike size tips: How to find the right size for you

Getting the correct bike frame size is vital to your comfort and ultimately your enjoyment on the bike. Here are Hank’s top tips to choosing a bike size and making sure your new bike fits perfectly

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5 of the most common bike fit mistakes that you should avoid

We take a look at how you can set your bike up to prevent discomfort and injuries

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How to set your road bike's saddle height

Saddle position has a big impact on pedalling efficiency and injury prevention, so it's important to get it right

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How to reduce back pain when cycling

Don’t suffer with back pain while riding - these simple changes to your set up can help eliminate the root cause

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Tech Clinic: Electronic Gears, TT Chainrings & BOA Cycling Shoes

Your burning bike tech and maintenance questions are answered by the GCN tech crew

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How new technology can help get you the perfect bike fit

Getting the size of your bike right is really important when buying a new, expensive bike. Could this new technology help make things easier?

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Bike geometry can be confusing, but it is important to bear in mind when looking for your next bike

What do bike geometry terms really mean?

Bike geometry can be an overwhelming topic but here we explain all the key terms and exactly what they mean

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Do we really need women’s-specific bikes?

Manon Lloyd chats to industry experts to see if there are any benefits to bikes designed specifically for women

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Arnaud De Lie used the aggressive lever position during the 2023 season

UCI has turned-in brake levers in its sights with new regulations set for 2025

This sees the latest bike position trend of the pro peloton fall foul of UCI regulation changes

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How to stop your seatpost from slipping

Carbon fibre frames and seatposts tend to slip over time, but there are things we can do to prevent it

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How to set up and adjust your brake levers

Our guide to getting your brake levers in a comfortable position on your road bike

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Why comfort on the bike could be the real key to speed

Forget aerodynamics for a moment, we talk to the 'professor of pain' at Kent University about how comfort on the bike can lead to enhanced performance

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GCN Tech Clinic: Swapping stems, turbo troubleshooting and numb feet

In this week's clinic Alex and Manon take a look at questions on bike fit, in-built power meters and cleaning your bike at work

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Why do my knees hurt from cycling and how can I fix it?

Why do my knees hurt from cycling and how can I fix it?

Our comprehensive guide to knee pain, from the main types, to the best solutions.

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How to find the perfect bike fit

Numb hands, a sore back, or a stiff neck can ruin your ride and cause long lasting injuries. Follow these steps so you can ride efficiently and comfortably

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GCN Tech Clinic: TPU tubes, stem angles, and matte maintenance

Alex and Ollie are coming to us from Mallorca this week as they aim to resolve more of your cycling questions

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Our tips for converting a mens bike into a women's bike

How to convert a men's bike to a women's bike

Some easy adjustments to make a men's bike fit you better

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Link to GCN Tech clinic: Bike size, syncro shift & cheap Chinese products
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GCN Tech clinic: Bike size, syncro shift & cheap Chinese products

This week in the clinic we also take a look at bike fit, Di2 and how best to store your bike for winter

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Riding through pain: Signs that your riding position needs changing

Getting the correct bike fit is its own science, even if you choose not to get a professional fit, here are some pointers that something isn’t quite right

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GCN Tech Clinic: Slammed stems, quick links & charging Di2

It’s that time of week again when Alex and Ollie sit down and answer some of your burning questions

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Ollie Bridgewood's 18 minute time trial

What does it take for an amateur rider to complete a 10 mile time trial in under 19 minutes? Ollie Bridgewood tells us how he did it

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GCN Tech Clinic: Worn tyres, stripped bolts and aero bars

This week Ollie and Alex are back in the studio taking a look at some of your tech and maintenance-related questions

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Saddle angle - have we got it all wrong?

Flat or angled, what's best? We delve into the different ideas around saddle set-up

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Signs you bought the wrong size bike

An easy mistake in the world of online shopping, here’s how to identify and ill-fitting bike and what you can do about it.

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