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Link to Essential guide to indoor cycling 2024
Explore all of our how-to guides and advice articles about indoor cycling

Essential guide to indoor cycling 2024

Everything you need to know about cycling indoors, including smart trainer workouts, the best fitness apps for cyclists, indoor training accessories and equipment, plus indoor bike and pain cave set-up

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Presenter Challenge: What’s the best bike we can buy for under £2,000?

We bought three second hand bikes and put them head-to-head through a series of challenges to find out which was the best

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Link to Complete guide to road bike groupsets 2024
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a road bike groupset

Complete guide to road bike groupsets 2024

A guide to Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo’s groupset hierarchies, plus how to choose between disc or rim brakes and electronic or mechanical shifting.

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Link to How to choose the right turbo trainer
There is an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to indoor trainers; this guide aims to shine some light on the topic

How to choose the right turbo trainer

Smart trainer, wheel-on and direct-drive turbo trainers, or bike rollers? GCN helps you to find the best bike trainer for your needs

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Should you buy a £500 new or a £500 used bike?

Do second-hand bikes really provide the best bang for your buck? We compared a new and used bike to find out

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Cycling cleat problems and should I swap my tyres? - GCN Tech Clinic

Your bike tech queries and issues sorted by our experts, Ollie Bridgewood and Alex Paton

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Link to Zwift Hub One cheaper than ever with 20 per cent price reduction
Zwift's indoor trainer is now more affordable than ever

Zwift Hub One cheaper than ever with 20 per cent price reduction

The indoor trainer known for its use of virtual shifting has received a slash in price

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Link to Our 6 best 'bang for your buck' bike upgrades
If you are looking for some budget friendly upgrades for your bike, look no further than this list

Our 6 best 'bang for your buck' bike upgrades

Upgrading your road bike doesn't have to cost a fortune, here are some of the best value ways to take your bike to the next level

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I Bought The CHEAPEST E-Bike From Amazon | How Bad Is It?

GCN tries the cheapest e-bike on Amazon

E-bikes can be pricey, but what are the really budget options actually like? Si Richardson found out

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Link to How to choose the right electric bike for your needs
There are lots of types of e-bike available

How to choose the right electric bike for your needs

From range to budget, there are lots of factors to consider when buying an e-bike, here’s how to navigate them to find the right bike for your needs

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We bought puncture-proof tyres, are they any good?

Are puncture-proof tyres any good?

Our guide to the pros and cons of puncture-proof tyres

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Industry Myths Busted by Silca CEO Josh Poertner

Poertner joins Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood to explain some of the ways the industry operates and markets its products

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How to transport your bike by car

How to transport your bike by car

Roof rack, boot rack or inside the car - which is the best way to transport your bike?

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Link to USA: Can I get a rebate for an e-bike? Our state-by-state guide
E-bikes are becoming more and more popular each year

USA: Can I get a rebate for an e-bike? Our state-by-state guide

More and more states are offering incentives for e-bikes. Here are all the details

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Link to How much should you spend on a road bike?
What should you expect at each price bracket?

How much should you spend on a road bike?

The price range for road bikes is huge. We've grouped it into five brackets, so you know what to expect for your budget.

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Link to Red flags to avoid when buying a budget bike
Our cheap Eurobike is essentially a walking red flag

Red flags to avoid when buying a budget bike

As the old cliché goes, if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here are ten things you need to look out for when buying a budget road bike

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Link to How can a road bike cost as much as a motorbike?
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How can a road bike cost as much as a motorbike?

With the soaring cost of bikes pushing prices way into the realm of motorbikes, just what are you getting for your money?

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Travelling light: How to pack a saddle bag

Save space and weight with these top tips for packing a saddle bag

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6 of the worst bike upgrades that cyclists still end up doing

Alex Paton and Manon Lloyd take a look at some of the bike upgrades that don't do much and cost a lot, but we still keep doing anyway

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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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GCN Show: What cyclists want vs what cyclists need

Si Richardson and Dan Lloyd talk about the tendency for cyclists to chase their desires over their requirements, and also check in on Ollie Bridgewood's recent Rouvy challenge

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Link to Turbo trainer vs exercise bike: Which is best for indoor cycling?
Should you choose a turbo trainer or an exercise/static bike?

Turbo trainer vs exercise bike: Which is best for indoor cycling?

To perfect your indoor cycling set-up, you’ll need the right equipment. Here’s how to choose between a turbo trainer and an exercise/static bike

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Faired recumbent vs moped: Can pedal power beat a motor in a race?

We put a faired recumbent bike to the test to find out just how fast they actually are

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Link to Are you using the wrong tyres? Comparing summer, winter, and all-season rubber
Are you using the wrong tyres?

Are you using the wrong tyres? Comparing summer, winter, and all-season rubber

Alex Paton delves into compounds, treads, and pressures to help understand the properties of different tyres

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