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The pedal market is a large one, with various brands touting their offerings and why you should buy them. Is there truly one pedal that is the best for everyone? Like most things in cycling – NO. The secret to riding faster is down to how comfortable you are on a bike and consequently how much time you spend turning those pedals.What I use:I overcame a long term Achilles injury after changing pedal systems over to Keywin. Within a few weeks, my i …

The advantages of training on a set of full carbon, deep-section wheels are no secret, with these being faster than your standard aluminium box rim brothers. Here are the main benefits of training with your carbon wheels.Braking performance: This is a contentious issue, with many still standing by the claim that carbon wheel braking performance is not comparable to aluminium rims in the wet. Many of the latest carbon or carbon fairing rims, such …

The G+ Corsa is the latest iteration of the long-standing Vittoria Corsa range. The new version incorporates the 4C G+ graphene compound, to replace the Corsa SC and CX range. The G+ is a graphene compound which reduces rolling resistance, improves grip, lowers weight and decreases wear.There are two versions in the G+ range. The Standard Corsa G+ compromises between speed, grip, puncture protection and durability. This is the best all round opti …

I have witnessed people making the same simple mistakes over and over and ruining their races purely because of poor pace judgement. They have been fit and fully prepared but get suckered in on race day and forget their pace strategy (if they have one), and try to perform well above their capabilities. It is a natural response to competition, it doesn't feel right to let someone swim away from you or bike past, but often this can be detrimental t …