A complete guide to chain waxing. Eco friendly marginal gains
A complete guide to chain waxing. Eco friendly marginal gains In recent years some ardent cyclists have turned to chain waxing to extract margina...
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Custom build. Genesis Croix De Fer
Custom build. Genesis Croix De Fer Today we are joined by guest, Marc Andersson, serial bikepacker and all round cycling enthusiast who recentl...
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How carbon fibre revolutionised cycling
Carbon fibre is valued for its high strength-to-weight ratio and versatility. Advances in composite materials over recent decades have significantl...
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How to pick the right lightweight cassette
Few components of a bike garner less attention yet wield more influence than the cassette. This unassuming cluster of sprockets on the rear wheel q...
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Introducing the Litebike x Pro superlight carbon handlebars
Over the past few months we’ve been working to create a comfortable, super lightweight carbon handlebar for road cycling, gravel cycling and every-...
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Lessons on how to get faster at cycling
1/ There are no magic shortcuts. Improving cycling performance comes from having a clear, repeatable plan and executing on that plan. An effectiv...
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Our LEJOG cycle map and route guide
Completing the iconic Land's End to John o'Groats (LEJOG) cycle is top of the bucket list for many cyclists. The 1,170 mile (1,883 km) ride is a...
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Sleep and cycling performance, according to Chris Froome
We know that during sleep the body repairs and regenerates cells which help us consolidate memories and process learning. But there are so many gap...
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Fuelling cycling performance with an effective nutrition plan
Cycling nutrition and diet are essential to improving cycling performance. If you want to cycle faster, climb quicker for longer and all-round boos...
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What makes TPU inner tubes a sustainable bike upgrade
Part of the reason we love cycling is its purity: body and machine in harmony and completely sustainable. As such, we're always looking for ways to...
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Kalloy UNO stem review - the holy grail of lightweight bike stems?
The Kalloy UNO stem might be the best lightweight bike stem on the market. Before we started Litebike, we had been building bikes in our garage for...
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TPU v latex v butyl inner tubes. Our lab test results
In this project we compared our TPU inner tubes against latex and butyl alternatives across three categories: speed, durability and air retention. ...
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Should I upgrade to a lightweight carbon seatpost? We explain why carbon fibre makes the difference
Carbon seatposts are five times stronger Our lightweight carbon seatposts start life as a plastic called polyacrylonitrile before going through a c...
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How to build a custom lightweight bike
Today we have a special guest blog post from Lukas, one of Litebike's co-founders, on a custom lightweight bike he built. Choosing the right frame ...
