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by Greg Kaplan on (#5RZJ9)
More analysis of tire pressure and rolling resistance at the ‘Hell of the North,’ and tubeless tires removal and installation.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: More on Paris-Roubaix tire rolling resistance on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5RPNA)
The finish order of the riders in the Hell of the North mirrored the finish order of their tires in our rolling resistance test.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tires and pressures at the 2021 Paris-Roubaix on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5RDXT)
Optimal rim/tire combination widths, rolling resistance, and tire-wear questions answered.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tire size and rolling resistance on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5R5BB)
Simple tips and clever tricks for getting stubborn tubeless tires mounted on rims.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Even more tubeless tire mounting tips on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5QWGC)
Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers tips and tricks for mounting tubeless tires.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless troubles on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5N583)
Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers his views regarding carbon fiber longevity and the future of tire tech.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Carbon component lifespan, future of tubular tire tech on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5PSZ1)
Lennard Zinn discusses tubeless tire standards, drivetrains, stainless steel frames, fork flex, and more.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Mavic tubeless tires, 12-speed chain on 11-speed group on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5PH2G)
Options for custom steel frames, more advice about tubeless repair plugs, and un-sticking sticky components.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Custom steel recommendations, more on tubeless plugs, and sodium hydroxide cautions on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5P8BB)
Lennard Zinn answers questions about cockpit aerodynamics, wide tires, and sticky components.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Handlebar aerodynamics, frozen seatposts, wide tires, and more on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5NQ1D)
Can tubeless tire plugs be shed? Lennard Zinn has answers.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless tire plugs on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5NE93)
VeloNews technical expert answers questions about the future of tubular tires, and the science behind ‘tank-slappers.’Read the full article at Technical FAQ: The future of tubular tires and the physics of high-speed shimmy on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5MXHJ)
Lennard Zinn answers questions about dating Campy components, SRAM chainring compatibility, and tolerances for new TRP brake rotors.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Campy year of manufacture, SRAM flattop-compatible chainrings, brake rotors on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5MMMA)
Tips for traveling with disc brakes, road tubeless safety, and bespoke yellow cycling kits.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Rotor travel protection, tubeless tire retention, yellow equipment on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5MCZ3)
More tips and tricks for limiting high-speed wobble, mixing drivetrain components, and more.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: More about stopping high-speed shimmy on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5M4P0)
VeloNews technical expert discusses tire pressure changes while riding.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Effects of temperature and time on tire pressure on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5KMN0)
What you'll need to increase gear size — and rear derailleur tooth capacity — for Campy, Shimano, or SRAM drivetrains.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Options for increasing rear derailleur capacity on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5K3D7)
The VeloNews tech expert offers advice about how to stop ‘tankslappers,’ keep tubulars in place, and more.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: high-speed shimmy, tubular tires, accuracy in tire pressure on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5JSYX)
VeloNews tech expert answers questions about v-brakes and hydraulic brakes.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Shimano V-brake posts, hydraulic brake line quick disconnects on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5J81W)
VeloNews tech expert continues a discussion about titanium spindles for heavier riders, tubeless sealant in tubes, and more about finishline cameras.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Titanium spindle loads, injecting sealant into inner tubes, finish lines on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5MWB0)
VeloNews technical expert Lennard Zinn takes a deeper dive into finish line cameras, offers suggestions about SRAM drivetrain batteries, cardiac health and prevention, and oversized derailleur pulleys.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: finish line cameras used in other sports, SRAM Shifter Battery Drain, and more on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5HPTF)
The VeloNews tech guru explains what a finishline camera records, and how it may differ from a still photo, and even what you think you see.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Finish-line cameras explained on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5HDHR)
VeloNews technical expert and author of the Haywire Heart Lennard Zinn answers questions about side effects of ablation procedures, and also Supraventricular Tachycardia.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Questions about blood flow reduction post-ablation and SVT on VeloNews.com.
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by Fred Dreier on (#5H4A5)
Will using tire sealant in an inner tube prevent a catastrophic flat tire? Plus, how much force will break a titanium pedal spindle?Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Sealant in inner tubes; breaking titanium pedal spindles on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5H2FC)
VeloNews technical expert and author of The Haywire Heart answers more questions about a variety of concerns about athletes with heart issues.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Cardiac arrhythmias in athletes on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5GH68)
Whether Štybar can race again at his former level — only time will tell.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Zdeněk Štybar’s cardiac ablation and timeline for return to cycling on VeloNews.com.
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by Greg Kaplan on (#5G7TB)
Tips for mixing Campy and SRAM drivetrains, internal cable routing, and how frequently to replace a carbon fork.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: 12-speed chain compatibility, internal cable routing, and carbon fork replacement schedule on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5FZ1F)
VeloNews' technical expert offers suggestions for fishing internally-routed cables and further discussion about chain tension with oversize pulley wheels.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Internal cable routing tips, more on oversized pulley wheels and gearing on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5FD8B)
Mixing 11- and 12- speed SRAM eTap shifters and derailleurs, 11-speed chainrings on 10-speed drivetrains, and mounting a rack on a carbon frame.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: mixing and matching SRAM drivetrain components; more on Campy crank bolts; racks on carbon frames on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5F3WB)
Campagnolo drivetrain maintenance, Shimano wide-range gearing, and mounting racks on carbon road bikes.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Campy crank removal, flat-bar disc brake conversions, and more on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5EV1R)
How to set up Shimano Syncro Shift to get a wider gear range.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Synchro shift for wide gear range; more on skin sensitivity on VeloNews.com.
Technical FAQ: Droppers post for an aero advantage, more on synthetic materials and skin sensitivity
by Greg Kaplan on (#5E83K)
Mountain bike tech could offer a UCI-legal solution to improving aero positions on road bikes; more discussion about skin sensitivity, allergies, and irritations when wearing cycling shorts.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Droppers post for an aero advantage, more on synthetic materials and skin sensitivity on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5DZ14)
Our technical expert discusses rashes and adverse reactions to materials used for cycling apparel.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Skin sensitivity to synthetic materials on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5DMW0)
VeloNews' technical expert take a deeper dive into the math involved in calculating chain tension.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: A deeper dive in the math of measuring chains and chainrings on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5DB3Z)
How to service a Shimano rear derailleur with a Shadow+ clutch.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Fixing a sticky clutch on a Shimano rear derailleur on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5D13M)
How to calculate chain tension, and how it relates to power output and gearing.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Calculating chain tension on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5CQC7)
The VeloNews technical expert takes a deeper dive into protective cycling apparel.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: crash-resistant cycling apparel on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5CE1S)
VeloNews' technical expert talks about drivetrain alignment and more about how to diminish wrist pain when riding.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Troubleshooting rear derailleur issues, alleviating wrist pain on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5BYZT)
The VeloNews technical expert discusses saddle woes on the trainer and also why apparel manufacturers are just starting to make protective clothing for the road.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Indoor cycling saddle woes, outdoor protective clothing on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5BP09)
The VeloNews technical expert discusses optimal tire-rim widths, T47 bottom brackets, and how to silence shrieking disc brakes.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tire width – rim fit, bottom brackets and silencing disc brakes on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5BCDY)
VeloNews' technical expert offers a clue into black boxes on bikes and a better explanation of why to grease threads.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Velon transponders, greasing fastener threads, and warm shoes on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5B2WE)
Solutions for alleviating wrist pain while riding, and how to get wide-range gravel gearing.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Gearing for gravel bikes and more on wrist pain on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5ASPN)
The VeloNews technical expert offers suggestions on how to manage riding with arthritis, and when to lube vs when to use a thread-lock coating.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: wrist pain, greasing fastener threads, and more on drivetrain compatibility on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5AG18)
VeloNews technical editor Lennard Zinn offers advice about lubricating e-bike chains and the mechanics of gearing and timing chains on tandems.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: lubing ebike chains, tandem gearing and timing chains on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#5A6GG)
VeloNews technical expert answers questions about cross-chaining and drivetrain friction, as well as disc brake pad delamination.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Cross-chaining, more on brake pad delamination on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#59WXT)
VeloNews tech expert Lennard Zinn offers insight into SRAM chainrings with a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket, and disc brake pad surface issues.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Ceramic Speed with DUB, disc brake pad delamination on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#59JVJ)
Our technical expert offers advice about SRAM front derailleurs, and shoes for those with differing foot sizes.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: SRAM front derailleurs and foot-length differences on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#599BM)
VeloNews technical expert examines using Mastik tape and tubeless sealant with tubular tires, how to adjust a SRAM front derailleur, and more.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless sealant in tubulars, SRAM front derailleurs, and tire pressure on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#592AV)
VeloNews technical editor Lennard Zinn answers your questions about hacking electronic shifting, braking technique, and tire pressure.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Electronic shifting, rim vs disc brakes, and Chloé Dygert’s crash on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#58V1Y)
VeloNews tech expert Lennard Zinn examines possible causes of recent crashes in time trial events.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Miguel Ángel López’s and Chloé Dygert’s time trial crashes on VeloNews.com.
by Greg Kaplan on (#58P3N)
Lennard Zinn analyzes how geometry, braking, and tire choice could have played a role in Dygert’s world championship crash.Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Chloé Dygert’s disastrous front-end wobble on VeloNews.com.