Are ceramic bearings worth it?
Are ceramic bearings the lightweight, podium-slaying answer to your cycling prayers or is it all a bunch of marketing hype? We've got the answer. Read More

With decades of mechanical experience, we'll show you how to get home with a broken spoke, the best way to look after your bike, how to keep your riding without injury, and more. (And our blog posts are 100% AI-free!)
Are ceramic bearings the lightweight, podium-slaying answer to your cycling prayers or is it all a bunch of marketing hype? We've got the answer. Read More
Are steel bicycles heavy? Does carbon break easily? Why is titanium so expensive? Here are all the facts on bike frame materials & when to choose each one. Read More
Should you upgrade your brakes? Are lighter wheelsets really worth it? We'll show you the 5 best areas to spend your cash, plus what's not worth the money. Read More
Cycling has developed some of the best technology in the world... and also some of the worst. Let's dive into some of the bike industry's terrible mistakes. Read More
New bike time? Forget brands and sizing; here are the critical questions most people forget to ask. Our tips will save you money... and potential heartbreak. Read More
This is the ultimate guide to bicycle frame facing: why you need to do it, how you need to do it & the secret reason why so many shops or manufacturers don't. Come & discover everything you need to know about facing, regardless of what your frame's made of. Read More
After buying a brand new bike from overseas, I was very disappointed with the brakes. I took it to my LBS and was told to throw the brakes away and put some others on it. I took it to BMCR, who gave them a quick bleed and adjustment. They went from Formula Frigged to Formula Frigging Awesome. Best…Charles Hatcher