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Zinn Duro Carbon Fork – 47mm tire clearance You can replace your fork with the new Duro carbon fork and you will be able to have 43mm tires front and rear or you could even do a 43mm rear tire and 47mm front tire. Many gravel bikers like to use this size for more rugged gravel roads and trails, so this easy upgrade will bring your Draft or Team to a new level of gravel riding.

After three years of extensive testing, redesign, and further refinement, we at Zinn Cycles and Clydesdale Bicycles are proud to announce our revolutionary Zinn Duro fork. We have long awaited a carbon fork that is tough enough for the abuse that gravel cyclists, bikepackers and big and tall cyclists dish out. Our vision included a carbon fiber bike fork made to match our super-strong, bike frames in durability and fit. Having a fork that can perfectly fit any size bike from small to 4XL is a huge deal in the bike industry, for tall riders and average sized riders alike. Having the confidence that your fork will never fail is now a possibility for everyone.

We just finished up this really cool E-bike for a musician in San Fransisco. It's a titanium custom ebike build for a 6'6" rider. This was one of the few occasions where the rider's wife convinced him to upgrade from what he was originally looking for. He came to visit us at our shop in Louisville, Colorado and test road several bikes. He was originally looking for a non electric commuter/city bike to ride around San Fransisco. He got a chance to ride an e-bike we had built up and really enjoyed it. He came back from his test ride with a huge grin on his face.

Drop Down Handlebars – What Are They? Drop-down handlebars, also known as “drop bars,” are a type of handlebar commonly used on road bikes. They get their name from the hand grips that offer lower positioning than the straight portion of the handlebar, allowing the rider to “drop” down into a more aerodynamic position. Manufacturers use carbon fiber or aluminum to make drop-down handlebars. The distinctive shape of drop bars allows for multiple hand positions, and more experienced cyclists looking for speed and more control while riding use them.

Cyclocross Bikes are Designed for Racing If you’re a fan of cycling, then you’re probably aware that cyclocross and gravel bikes are great ways to get outside and enjoy the scenery while getting some exercise. However, there is a big difference between cyclocross and gravel bikes.

Regardless of my body height, I was told a perfectly fitting bike would help me avoid injuries in the cervical (neck) area as well as lumbar and sacral (lower back) area. In addition, an off-kilter pedal stroke could add to knee problems over time. All of this is documented in online publications and totally makes sense. But it makes sense for someone who is serious about riding a bike. I never wanted to be a guy who is serious about bike riding.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Pinch flats, non-tubeless road tires set up tubeless, wires in tires on VeloNews.com.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Master link chain repairs, lower Campy gearing, Campy-Shimano freehub switch, wires in tires on VeloNews.com.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Chain assembly, substitution of chainrings and cassettes into Campagnolo drivetrains on VeloNews.com.