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Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Even more tubeles... Lennard Zinn Oct 27, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/conti-gp5k-tread-sidewall.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-tubeless-troubles) velonews ### [Technical FAQ: Tubeless troubles](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-tubeless-troubles) Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers tips and tricks for mounting tubeless tires. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless troubles ... Lennard Zinn Oct 20, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Roubaix-tires-opener.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/15-paris-roubaix-tires-lab-tested-for-speed-on-a-rough-surface) velonews ### [15 Paris-Roubaix tires lab-tested for speed on a rough surface](https://blog.zinn.bike/15-paris-roubaix-tires-lab-tested-for-speed-on-a-rough-surface) We sent clinchers, tubeless tires, and tubulars to Wheel Energy for rolling-resistance tests at range of air pressures. The results surprise... Lennard Zinn Sep 30, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Roubaix-drum.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/causes-of-tire-rolling-resistance-and-our-protocols-when-testing-it) velonews ### [Causes of tire rolling resistance, and our protocols when testing it](https://blog.zinn.bike/causes-of-tire-rolling-resistance-and-our-protocols-when-testing-it) What causes tires to absorb more or less of a rider’s energy? Read the full article at Causes of tire rolling resistance, and our protocols ... Lennard Zinn Sep 30, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/5P5A6782.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-mavic-tubeless-tires-12-speed-chain-on-11-speed-group) velonews ### [Technical FAQ: Mavic tubeless tires, 12-speed chain on 11-speed group](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-mavic-tubeless-tires-12-speed-chain-on-11-speed-group) Lennard Zinn discusses tubeless tire standards, drivetrains, stainless steel frames, fork flex, and more. Read the full article at Technical... Lennard Zinn Sep 22, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nahbs-2018-201.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-custom-steel-recommendations-more-on-tubeless-plugs-and-sodium-hydroxide-cautions) velonews ### [Technical FAQ: Custom steel recommendations, more on tubeless plugs, and sodium hydroxide cautions](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-custom-steel-recommendations-more-on-tubeless-plugs-and-sodium-hydroxide-cautions) Options for custom steel frames, more advice about tubeless repair plugs, and un-sticking sticky components. Read the full article at Techni... Lennard Zinn Sep 15, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MVDP-Yellow-Canyon-Aeroad-handlebar.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-handlebar-aerodynamics-frozen-seatposts-wide-tires-and-more) velonews ### [Technical FAQ: Handlebar aerodynamics, frozen seatposts, wide tires, and more](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-handlebar-aerodynamics-frozen-seatposts-wide-tires-and-more) Lennard Zinn answers questions about cockpit aerodynamics, wide tires, and sticky components. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Handle... 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Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless tire plugs on VeloNews.com. Lennard Zinn Aug 25, 2021 [![](https://blog.zinn.bike/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC08753-.jpg)](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-the-future-of-tubular-tires-and-the-physics-of-high-speed-shimmy) velonews ### [Technical FAQ: The future of tubular tires and the physics of high-speed shimmy](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-the-future-of-tubular-tires-and-the-physics-of-high-speed-shimmy) VeloNews technical expert answers questions about the future of tubular tires, and the science behind ‘tank-slappers.’ Read the full article... 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