From 12-16th December, here at Cycling Weekly we’ll be celebrating everything upgrades, showing you how to get the most out of the bike you own in the most cost-effective way – so you can better hit your goals and enjoy your riding to the full.
But if you already have a pretty clear idea of the kit your after – or if you want to simply take advantage of the many discounts that abound at this time of year – you can check out our best Christmas bike sales page for all the biggest current reductions.
Although incredibly pricey upgrades such as oversized pulley wheels and chain wax that boldly promises quite marginal gains might stick most firmly in our minds – it’s parsimony and value for money that we are really celebrating here.
For instance, the simple and inexpensive upgrades that will make a second-hand bike run like new again – we’ll take you through all the components, from gear cables to brake pads, and how to adjust them to get the best ride for the minimum spend.
In addition to our more utilitarian tips, we’ll share the most cost effective ways to boost your performance on your bike, which components it’s worth spending and where you’re better off saving. Spoiler: step away from the carbon stems and consider your tires (plus what’s inside them) instead.
Whether it’s making your bike more capable off-road or giving yourself an aero speed boost without spending any more, we’ve got a full spectrum of advice to […]
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