What’s the difference between SRAM road groupsets?

Like its main competitors SRAM and Campagnolo, Shimano has a hierarchy of groupsets with levels offering different weights, number of gears and – of course – prices! It’s important to remember that while each groupset name maintains its place in the hierarchy, they are usually updated every few years. So, for instance, when Dura Ace – Shimano’s top-of-the-line…

Over the years folding bikes have transformed from the heavy and hideous bikes that were hard to ride, to the light, fancy bikes that can fold down in seconds. Some models are even small enough and can fit in a suitcase, yet will effortlessly and efficiently take you to work. Their performance has greatly improved…

“Bum in the clouds. Face on the floor” is one rather exaggerated description of the sort of position aggressive frame geometry throws your body into. Aggressive geometry bikes have short headtubes and steep frame angles. The former put the rider into a more aerodynamic position (lower head and flatter back) whilst the latter create a…

Retrospec is a bicycle and component design, manufacture, and distribution company in downtown Los Angeles. Their company philosophy is simple: “we value quality and are committed to providing our customers with high-quality but affordable fixed-gear bicycles. We are dedicated to the minutia of bikes. We give all of our attentions to every element that shows…