Bike Drive Components for More Efficiency

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BC Guide: Finding the right bottom bracket for your bike

Guides

Thomas

There are so many standards for bicycle bottom brackets that it is easy to lose track of them all. We’ll help you find the right one for your frame.

Shifters & Derailleurs for your Mountain Bike – An Overview

Guides

Rainer

XTR, XX1, X01, Deore, etc. – The choice of shifters & derailleurs for MTBs is huge. Find out which is the right one for you here.

Ergonomics 101 – Making Adjustments to Your Bike

Guides

Markus

Biking doesn't have to hurt! There are lots of adjustments you can make to adapt your bike to your needs. We’ll show you how.

The Right Pedal Ergonomics: More Power and No More Knee Pain

Guides

Fernando

Just pedal and go? What sounds so easy is actually quite complicated. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering the body’s interaction with the pedals.

The Mechanism Makes a Difference – An Overview of Clipless Pedals

Guides

Sergej

SPD? ATAC? SPD-SL? Kéo? There are many clipless pedal systems for MTB and road bikes, but they are not all compatible. An overview of all systems.

Slip-proof – Flat Pedals and Platform Pedals for Your Bike

Guides

Phil

The variety of platform pedals, also called flat pedals, is vast. Here’s what to look for when buying a pedal so that it suits you and your riding style.

Bicycle freehub body: function, compatibilities & conversion

Guides

Pascal

How does the freehub on a bike work? What should you pay attention to when converting shifters &derailleurs, which freehub is compatible with which models?

Don’t fear chain wax – Easy bicycle chain waxing guide

How-Tos

Peter

Chain wax ensures a clean, quiet, and highly durable bicycle chain. Whether it's hot wax or drip wax - we'll show you how to properly wax your bike chain.