Bike Setup

Diagram showing Q Factor and Crank Q Factor on a bike.
Robbie Ferri
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What Is Q Factor, And Is It Important For Your Bike?

Tire clearance on a bike pictured at the front fork.
Robbie Ferri
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What Is Tire Clearance On A Bike – And How Much Do You Need To Leave?

How to assemble a bike, showing an assembled grey road bike next to a bike box.
Robbie Ferri
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How To Assemble A Bike in 6 Steps

Demonstration photo showing how to install tubeless tires
Robbie Ferri
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How To Install Tubeless Tires in 5 Steps

Measuring tape on a blue background.
Robbie Ferri
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How To Measure Inseam For Bikes: Explained By A Pro Bike Fitter

Close-up of my road bike, ready to demonstrate how to adjust handlebar height.
Robbie Ferri
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How To Adjust Handlebar Height On A Bike [With Pictures]

Measuring crank arm length on a road bike.
Robbie Ferri
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What’s The Best Crank Arm Length For Cycling – And Why Yours Are Probably Too Long

Inner Tube Size Chart
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

What Size Inner Tube Do I Need For My Bike? [With Bike Inner Tube Size Chart]

Bikepacking with panniers vs bikepacking bags in England and Chile.
Robbie Ferri
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Bikepacking With Panniers Vs Bikepacking Bags: Which Should You Choose?

Bernard Kerr charging on a mullet bike at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Mont Sainte Anne, Canada, in October 2023.
Sonny Evans
Bike Setup 1

What Is A Mullet Bike: Pros and Cons, And Are They Faster Than 29ers?

Cyclist with helmet and yellow jersey
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

How Should A Bike Helmet Fit? Helmet Sizes Explained [With Bike Helmet Size Chart]

Hybrid Bike Tire Pressure: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
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Hybrid Bike Tire Pressure Explained: The Essential Info

Slammed Stems: Genius or Idiotic? (Title Image)
Robbie Ferri
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Slamming Stems on Bikes: Genius or Idiotic?

Overall road bike fitting chart, containing frame size, seat height, frame reach, stack height, crank length, and handlebar width.
Robbie Ferri
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Bike Fitting Charts: Everything You Need To Optimize Your Comfort and Performance

Ultimate Bikepacking Setup Guide: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
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Ultimate Bikepacking Setup Guide [With Video]

Gravel Bike Tire Pressure: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
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Gravel Bike Tire Pressure Explained: The Essential Info

A road bike size chart showing typical measurements for road bike frame sizes as described by manufacturers.
Robbie Ferri
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How To Choose The Correct Bike Size: Road Bike Edition [With Video Guide]

What Is Bike Fitting? (And The 6 Essential Benefits of a Bike Fit): Title Image
Robbie Ferri
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What Is Bike Fitting? (And The 6 Essential Benefits of a Bike Fit)

Bicycle Wet Vs Dry Lube: Title Image
Riley Nicholas
Riley Nicholas cycling headshot

What To Use On Your Bicycle: Wet Vs Dry Lube

How To Adjust Bike Seat Height: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

Saddle Height Calculator: Proper Bike Seat Height and Position Explained [With Video Guide]

Steel Vs Aluminum Bike Frames: Title Image
Jack Gazeley
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Steel Vs Aluminum Bike Frames: What’s The Difference?

Sintered Brake Pads: Title Image
Jack Gazeley
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What Are Sintered Brake Pads? Organic Vs Sintered Brake Pads Explained

Gearing on a Mountain Bike: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

Gearing On A Mountain Bike: Everything You Need To Know

Mountain Bike Wheel Size: Title Image
Jack Gazeley
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Mountain Bike Wheel Sizes Explained (With Mountain Bike Wheel Size Chart)

Bike Steerer Tube: Title Image
Riley Nicholas
Riley Nicholas cycling headshot

Bike Steerer Tube Length: Everything You Need To Know

MTB Handlebar Width Explained: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

MTB Handlebar Width Explained: The Essential Guide

Ultimate Guide To Bike Rim Width (With Rim Width Tire Size Chart): Title Image
Robbie Ferri
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Ultimate Guide To Bike Rim Width [With Rim Width Tire Size Charts]

How To Wrap Bike Handlebar Tape: Title Image
Robbie Ferri
Robbie Ferri author profile photo.

How to Replace Bike Handlebar Tape In 7 Steps [With Pictures]

How To Build A Bike: Title Image
Jack Gazeley
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Want To Build Your Own Bike? Everything You Need To Know Before you Start

700c Wheels Explained: Title Image
Samuel Brown
Bike Setup 2

What Is A 700c Wheel? Everything You Need To Know

Bike Gear Ratios Explained: Title Image
Jack Gazeley
Avatar photo

Ultimate Guide To Bike Gear Ratios (With Bike Gear Ratio Calculator)

Oval Chainrings Explained: Title Image
Sonny Evans
Bike Setup 1

The Oval Chainring Explained: Is Oval Better Than Round?

How To Make A Bike Seat More Comfortable: Title Image
Riley Nicholas
Riley Nicholas cycling headshot

How To Make A Bike Seat More Comfortable: 8 Key Steps

How To Measure Bike Wheel Size: Title Image
Tom Fortune
Bike Setup 4

How To Measure Bike Wheel Size: A Complete Guide

How To Size A Kids Bike: Title Image
Tom Fortune
Bike Setup 4

How To Size A Kids Bike: A Complete Guide (With Kids Bike Size Chart)

How To Lock A Bike: Title Image
Tom Fortune
Bike Setup 4

Bike Security: How To Lock A Bike Up Properly

Peloton Seat Hurts: Title Image
Tom Fortune
Bike Setup 4

Peloton Seat Hurts? How To Make The Peloton Seat More Comfortable

Bike Tire Pressure Explained All You Need To Know
Tom Fortune
Bike Setup 4

Bike Tire Pressure Explained: All You Need To Know

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