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Cycling news and accessories

What we learn from making things: materials, measurements, position on the bike, and why some parts hold up and others don't.

Numb Forearms and Sore Elbows in the Aero Position: Causes and How 3D Lattice Pads Fix Them

Latest · 19/08/2026

Numb Forearms and Sore Elbows in the Aero Position: Causes and How 3D Lattice Pads Fix Them

Why your hands go numb and your elbows hurt in the triathlon or time trial aero position, and how 3D-printed aerobar pads with an EPU lattice spread pressure, don't bottom out and last the...

03/08/2026

Do Carbon Components and 3D Printed Parts Have a Weight Limit?

The weight limits on spec sheets don't describe what carbon can take, but the compromise of mass production. We explain why they...

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01/08/2026

Thin or Thick Grips? How to Choose the Right Diameter for Your MTB

Grip thickness decides how much force your hand needs to hold the handlebar and how much vibration reaches your palm. A practical...

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19/06/2026

Foam vs 3D Lattice: Why Your Printed Saddle Doesn't Sink (or Pack Down) Over Time

Why does a foam saddle sink after a few months while a 3D lattice one doesn't? We explain the difference between EVA...

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23/02/2024

Aerobars and 3D Printing: What Is Really Printed (and What Is Laid Up by Hand)

Are aerobars 3D printed? The honest answer is: it depends on the part. At CarboXtrem the structure is laid up by hand...

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