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Should the pros use suspensions at Paris-Roubaix?

A suspension seatpost or stem might offer an advantage on the pavé of northern France

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How to make your drivetrain last longer

Alex Paton talks to Adam Kerin from Zero Friction Cycling to find out how you can extend the life of your components, saving money in the long run

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Heart rate or power: Which one is the best training metric for you?

If you’re looking to get started with data-based training but are unsure where to start, follow our guide to the two main ways to monitor your progress

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How much speed can you buy?

What difference does using all the best and latest aero kit have on your performance out on the road?

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Hydration in cycling: Who's the sweatiest GCN presenter?

Precision Fuel & Hydration join Conor to help explain about the importance of tailored hydration

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How are carbon fibre wheels designed and tested?

We head to a wind tunnel with Reynolds to find out how they make their carbon fibre wheels as aerodynamic as possible

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Do heavier riders really descend faster?

You might think that the heavier the rider, the faster they're likely to descend but is this actually the case? Si Richardson and Conor Dunne decided to test the theory out on the road

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What can riding 100km on flat pedals teach us?

Are we being fooled into feeling like we need to be clipped into our bikes to ride efficiently?

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What is the best way to remove rust from bike components?

Alex Paton takes a look at four very different bicycle cleaning products to see which one will work best at removing rust

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How much slower are gravel tyres than road tyres?

We look at the differences between a road tyre and a gravel tyre in terms of efficiency and speed

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Narrow vs normal vs wide: Which handlebar width should you buy?

How to choose between comfort, speed and control when choosing bars

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Butyl vs latex vs TPU: what are the best inner tubes for cycling?

If you think all inner tubes are made equally, this overview of the different tubes on the market might come as a surprise.

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Cycling aerodynamics: are aero fairings a waste of time?

Alex and Ollie put drag-reducing fixings to the test

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