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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.

Bike Saddle Weight: How Many Grams You Can Save (and at What Cost)

Latest · 21/08/2026

Bike Saddle Weight: How Many Grams You Can Save (and at What Cost)

Grams are the most-looked-at and worst-understood figure on a saddle. We look at where a saddle's weight comes from (rails, shell, padding, cover) and explain the shortcut that almost never appears on the spec...

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...

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19/08/2026

Carbon-Fibre Nylon (PAHT CF15): Why a 3D-Printed Hand Guard Withstands What Plastic Breaks

What PAHT CF15 Nylon is, why a 3D-printed, carbon-fibre-reinforced high-temperature nylon withstands enduro and downhill impacts where stock plastic breaks, and how...

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19/08/2026

Carbon DLS and QDP: How Our 3D Lattices Are Really Made (and Why Not Everything 3D Printed Is the Same)

Not everything "3D printed" is the same. CarboXtrem designs its lattice structures and manufactures them with QDP (Netherlands, Carbon Production Network) using...

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18/08/2026

When to Replace Your Bike Grips: 7 Warning Signs (and How to Pick the Next Ones)

Grips are the one part of the bike almost nobody chooses and almost nobody checks: they come fitted from the factory and...

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09/08/2026

Derailleur Hanger: What It Is, Why It Bends and How to Protect It

The derailleur hanger is the fuse in your drivetrain: a part designed to bend before the impact reaches the frame or the...

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05/08/2026

How to Fit and Set Up Clip-On Aero Bars on Your Road Bike (Practical Guide)

Fitting time trial aerobars is quick, but fitting them properly is the difference between gaining speed and collecting aches. A step-by-step guide:...

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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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30/07/2026

Custom 3D Printed Bike Components: How On-Demand Manufacturing Works

What it means for a component to be made on demand: how it differs from mass production in sizes, what the process...

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28/07/2026

Saddle Height: How to Set It Right (and the Signs It Is Wrong)

A practical guide to setting saddle height: how to find your reference with the heel method and the inseam measurement, which signs...

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19/07/2026

Soft or Firm Saddle? Why More Padding Is Not More Comfort

When your saddle hurts, instinct asks for more gel. But padding that's too soft sinks and ends up concentrating the load on...

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14/07/2026

Universal vs Custom Skid Plate: Why a Generic Plate Does Not Fit Your E-Bike

A universal skid plate leaves gaps, forces awkward mounts and can cover sensors or ventilation. We explain why a 3D-printed guard made...

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