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Why Effetto Mariposa Sealants and Cleaners Deserve a Spot in Your Cycling Arsenal

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As cyclists, we know that a smooth, worry-free ride depends on well-maintained equipment. And while tyres might not be the most glamorous part of your bike, they are undeniably crucial. Enter Effetto Mariposa, a brand that's been quietly revolutionizing tyres care with their innovative sealants and cleaners. If you're still relying on generic products, it's time to discover the difference Effetto Mariposa can make.

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REVIEW: SwissStop Disc 34 RS pads

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SwissStop's Disc 34 RS Pads are a great upgrade for any bike facing hard conditions. They remain silent in grotty weather, wear slowly and while they're more expensive than the stock pads, they don't cost a fortune.

SwissStop has provided the upgrade of silence with its Disc 34 RS pads. It might not sound like the best upgrade, but when you've heard the howl of contaminated disc brakes, you'll pay anything for a quiet system.

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Are latex tubes faster than tubeless?

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Are latex tubes faster than tubeless?

The speed and performance of latex tubes versus tubeless setups depend on a number of factors, and the comparison is not straightforward.

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Best Bike Chain Lube: How to make your bike faster, quieter & smoother

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Best Bike Chain Lube: How to make your bike faster, quieter & smoother

There are few components on your bike that work as hard as your chain does. It doesn’t take much effort to keep a chain clean and lubricated, but choosing the right chain lube can be a little confusing. Wax or oil? Wet or dry? Is $10 chain lube as good as the $30 bottle?

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Review: Squirt Bike Cleaner

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Dirty bikes need love too, and Squirt’s biodegradable Bike Cleaner has helped us get show our dirty test bikes some love over the last few months. We got a couple bottles of Squirt’s Bike Cleaner in April and have been testing it on several bike cleans with impressive results.

Available in a 1L or 5L concentrate or ready to use formula, Squirt has got everyone covered from the weekend warrior to race team mechanics looking to detail race rigs after every run.

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