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Inside the Workshop Blog

Whether it's how to get home with a broken spoke or how to look after your ITBs, we're here to help!

What's the best bicycle frame material?

Posted: 01/11/2023 Inside the Workshop

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

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The 5 best bicycle upgrades

Posted: 01/05/2023 Inside the Workshop

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

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Bad Bicycle Inventions

Posted: 01/03/2023 Inside the Workshop

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

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Is frame facing necessary?

Posted: 01/09/2022 Inside the Workshop

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

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Should You Go Tubeless?

Posted: 02/08/2022 Inside the Workshop

Everyone hates getting a flat tyre. Going tubeless is the answer, right? Well, running a tubeless setup can be great, but it might not be right for you or your bike.   Read More

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