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A Beginner's Guide to Handlebar Tape

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Handlebar tape is a crucial component of a bicycle's handlebars. It is a padded covering that provides grip, comfort, and shock absorption while cycling. Handlebar tape should be replaced periodically, especially if it becomes worn, torn, or loses its cushioning properties. Think of how much your hands sweat out on a hot ride, or the dirt and dust from the road making its way to your handlebars.

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Review: ELVES FALATH EVO FRAMESET

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The Falath Evolution (Falath EVO) is a UCI-compliant aerodynamic road bike frame. The EVO has evolved from the previous Falath Pro and builds upon its current outstanding performance in terms of aerodynamics. Extensively revised, when compared to its predecessor, the Falath EVO has a thinner and taller downtube along with a more aerodynamic design at the seat-stay, A noticeable handlebar drop has also produced a lower and more aerodynamic riding position. Our team of dedicated engineers are committed to the evolution of the Falath family through the technical innovation of this bold and exciting design. Elves Bikes . . ....

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20% off Women's Cycling Clothes

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20% off all Women's Tineli clothing >> SALE now on >> Discount applied automatically at checkout. Need women's cycling shorts or bibs? Now is a great time to grab popular brand, Tineli:  

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Why Buy an Elves Frameset?

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Elves frames are known for their excellent paint quality, wide range of colour options (including custom finishes) and their light weight frames.

Plus, you can't go past Elves sizing. Often bikes stop at 49 or 52, whereas Elves can provide bikes in a much larger range of sizes, to ensure your riding is exactly what you want. Whether that's because you're smaller in stature and want a smaller bike, or you race, and you want to be as aero and light as possible.

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Are Butyl Inner Tubes any good?

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The most common form of innertubes found today, are made from butyl rubber, which is a synthetic elastomer made by combining isobutylene and isoprene. This material is an excellent choice for innertubes, as it exhibits positive shock absorption characteristics for durability, while returning low moisture and gas permeability, to maintain internal pressure. These tubes are known for their classic black colour, durability, and low cost, which provide an effective solution for a large population of users.

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