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Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Electric Cars are not the answer, according to Greenpeace
“Only dramatic cuts in emissions over the next decade can prevent us from flying into the climate crisis. Aspirational targets and a few new train lines or ‘green’ standards are not enough. It’s time to ensure all transport investments fund a just transition towards...
DEBUNKING WOMEN CYCLING MYTHS – Women On Bikes
We are aware we are entering a minefield, but as specialists in this sector we feel compelled to debunk some common myths regarding "women on bikes". However, notwithstanding the preconceptions that arise in male environments, women cyclists are increasing...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Electric Cars are not the answer, according to Greenpeace
“Only dramatic cuts in emissions over the next decade can prevent us from flying into the climate crisis. Aspirational targets and a few new train lines or ‘green’ standards are not enough. It’s time to ensure all transport investments fund a just transition towards...
DEBUNKING WOMEN CYCLING MYTHS – Women On Bikes
We are aware we are entering a minefield, but as specialists in this sector we feel compelled to debunk some common myths regarding "women on bikes". However, notwithstanding the preconceptions that arise in male environments, women cyclists are increasing...
Bicycles will save the World – if they allow them to do it
To achieve deep and permanent cuts in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, cars must become the exception in cities, not the rule. There are now many more cyclists in Brussels and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin or Madrid. Pedestrian zones have...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Electric Cars are not the answer, according to Greenpeace
“Only dramatic cuts in emissions over the next decade can prevent us from flying into the climate crisis. Aspirational targets and a few new train lines or ‘green’ standards are not enough. It’s time to ensure all transport investments fund a just transition towards...
DEBUNKING WOMEN CYCLING MYTHS – Women On Bikes
We are aware we are entering a minefield, but as specialists in this sector we feel compelled to debunk some common myths regarding "women on bikes". However, notwithstanding the preconceptions that arise in male environments, women cyclists are increasing...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Best 5 alternatives to Zwift
Sick of Zwift, or just wanting to change the platform for your indoor cycling workouts? Don't worry, although Zwift is the most well-known application, there are several competitors - and all of them are well-founded. Let's see the best 5 alternatives to Zwift most...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
HOW TO PLAN A (REALLY) LONG BICYCLE RIDE
We believe that ravelling by bike is the future. Maybe you can take your take and ride for days, or maybe you have the opportunity to ride only one day or a weekend. Anyway, you will probably face to a long ride, in one day or in stages. And a long ride is quite...
10 INDOOR CYCLING PROGRAMS TO FOLLOW DURING THE COVID-19
Coronavirus has us in lockdown. The first problem is everyone's health. For cyclists this is a serious blow. Can we stay fit at home, waiting and hoping that all this will end soon? Of course, it won't be like training outside on a road bike, but with indoor cycling,...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Best 5 alternatives to Zwift
Sick of Zwift, or just wanting to change the platform for your indoor cycling workouts? Don't worry, although Zwift is the most well-known application, there are several competitors - and all of them are well-founded. Let's see the best 5 alternatives to Zwift most...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
HOW TO PLAN A (REALLY) LONG BICYCLE RIDE
We believe that ravelling by bike is the future. Maybe you can take your take and ride for days, or maybe you have the opportunity to ride only one day or a weekend. Anyway, you will probably face to a long ride, in one day or in stages. And a long ride is quite...
10 INDOOR CYCLING PROGRAMS TO FOLLOW DURING THE COVID-19
Coronavirus has us in lockdown. The first problem is everyone's health. For cyclists this is a serious blow. Can we stay fit at home, waiting and hoping that all this will end soon? Of course, it won't be like training outside on a road bike, but with indoor cycling,...
A balanced diet for cycling
A balanced diet for cycling must consider the quantity of food that provides energy. It must include all nutrients and ensure a balance between energy expended and energy introduced with food. The energy power of food is commonly measured in Kilocalories (Kcal). A...
Is water enough during bike rides or do we need something more?
A question often arises in the cycling field: Only water or even mineral supplements for cycling? We saw in the previous article how important it is to maintain the body's water balance, how much water we need and how to take it correctly. Now let's answer a prevalent...
Proper water intake during our bike rides
Although it is possible to survive up to 50 days without eating, we would only survive a few days without drinking. A dehydration of 2% of body weight affects thermoregulation, and a sense of thirst occurs. But already around 5% of dehydration causes the first...
Non-nutrient for cyclists
What are non-nutrient for cyclists? Although unable to provide energy directly, these foods are valuable and indispensable to life, not only to the cyclist. Examples are vitamins and mineral salts and - of course - water. Electrolytes and minerals Electrolytes are...
Nutrients for cyclists
Which nutrients are suitable for cyclists? Are there substances to be assimilated to a greater or lesser extent or even avoided? Let's look at the macro-division of nutrients for endurance sports. The nutrients for cyclists par excellence: Carbohydrates Carbohydrates...
Best 5 alternatives to Zwift
Sick of Zwift, or just wanting to change the platform for your indoor cycling workouts? Don't worry, although Zwift is the most well-known application, there are several competitors - and all of them are well-founded. Let's see the best 5 alternatives to Zwift most...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
HOW TO PLAN A (REALLY) LONG BICYCLE RIDE
We believe that ravelling by bike is the future. Maybe you can take your take and ride for days, or maybe you have the opportunity to ride only one day or a weekend. Anyway, you will probably face to a long ride, in one day or in stages. And a long ride is quite...
10 INDOOR CYCLING PROGRAMS TO FOLLOW DURING THE COVID-19
Coronavirus has us in lockdown. The first problem is everyone's health. For cyclists this is a serious blow. Can we stay fit at home, waiting and hoping that all this will end soon? Of course, it won't be like training outside on a road bike, but with indoor cycling,...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Why a tube-to-tube carbon frame is superior quality
In the previous article, we explained how a carbon layering frame takes place. We have told you about the quality obtained by adding the right mix of resins and kevlar, but we have also said that we get a slight increase in weight. It is easier to get off the weight...
The process for making carbon bikes in Italy
The pipes for carbon bikes manufactured in Italy reach a superior quality for resistance, elasticity, traction and withstanding the breaking load. The carbon fibres The external lamination does not give the quality of a carbon frame. This is expressed in "K", which...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
DEBUNKING 10 MYTHS ON STEEL BIKES
Steel is back. It is no longer a simple hashtag published here and there every now and again or an obsession of a handful of people: if in Japan steel bikes were never abandoned, in America they are starting to become appreciated and popular. What about Italy?...
RACING BIKES FOR WOMEN AND MEN ARE DIFFERENT
The number of female cyclists is growing exponentially. In previous articles we have already had the opportunity to discredit clichés and taboos that are often wrongly associated with female cycling. We would now like to take a look at some notions regarding the best...
HOW MUCH DOES A STEEL GRAVEL BIKE WEIGH?
Steel and its weight tend to be seen in negative terms. The word steel is, in fact, often associated with materials used for construction and for other products, without taking into account that nowadays the type of steel used for building bicycle frames is refined...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Why a tube-to-tube carbon frame is superior quality
In the previous article, we explained how a carbon layering frame takes place. We have told you about the quality obtained by adding the right mix of resins and kevlar, but we have also said that we get a slight increase in weight. It is easier to get off the weight...
The process for making carbon bikes in Italy
The pipes for carbon bikes manufactured in Italy reach a superior quality for resistance, elasticity, traction and withstanding the breaking load. The carbon fibres The external lamination does not give the quality of a carbon frame. This is expressed in "K", which...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
DEBUNKING 10 MYTHS ON STEEL BIKES
Steel is back. It is no longer a simple hashtag published here and there every now and again or an obsession of a handful of people: if in Japan steel bikes were never abandoned, in America they are starting to become appreciated and popular. What about Italy?...
RACING BIKES FOR WOMEN AND MEN ARE DIFFERENT
The number of female cyclists is growing exponentially. In previous articles we have already had the opportunity to discredit clichés and taboos that are often wrongly associated with female cycling. We would now like to take a look at some notions regarding the best...
HOW MUCH DOES A STEEL GRAVEL BIKE WEIGH?
Steel and its weight tend to be seen in negative terms. The word steel is, in fact, often associated with materials used for construction and for other products, without taking into account that nowadays the type of steel used for building bicycle frames is refined...
Why choosing a 650C wheels road bike
Quite hard to find in the market: a 650c racing bike. Who needs this size of wheels? People who are not tall. And to build a custom bike, 650c wheels can be a choice. But there are some pros and cons, mainly given by the availability on the market of wheelset and...
who should ride a custom bike
A custom bike is a longtime dream of many riders. Not everything is better in a handmade custom version. But when it comes to road bikes, even the best standard bikes can't compare to good custom versions. Sponsors pay Pro-riders to use standard bikes, but many pros...
Why do all the major manufacturers tell you that the monocoque is better?
We explained to you in the previous article why we prefer layered carbon frames to monocoques, how we work them and why we should choose them in the everyday use of the high-level bike enthusiast. Our article deviates from the position of most other bike...
Why a tube-to-tube carbon frame is superior quality
In the previous article, we explained how a carbon layering frame takes place. We have told you about the quality obtained by adding the right mix of resins and kevlar, but we have also said that we get a slight increase in weight. It is easier to get off the weight...
The process for making carbon bikes in Italy
The pipes for carbon bikes manufactured in Italy reach a superior quality for resistance, elasticity, traction and withstanding the breaking load. The carbon fibres The external lamination does not give the quality of a carbon frame. This is expressed in "K", which...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
DEBUNKING 10 MYTHS ON STEEL BIKES
Steel is back. It is no longer a simple hashtag published here and there every now and again or an obsession of a handful of people: if in Japan steel bikes were never abandoned, in America they are starting to become appreciated and popular. What about Italy?...
RACING BIKES FOR WOMEN AND MEN ARE DIFFERENT
The number of female cyclists is growing exponentially. In previous articles we have already had the opportunity to discredit clichés and taboos that are often wrongly associated with female cycling. We would now like to take a look at some notions regarding the best...
HOW MUCH DOES A STEEL GRAVEL BIKE WEIGH?
Steel and its weight tend to be seen in negative terms. The word steel is, in fact, often associated with materials used for construction and for other products, without taking into account that nowadays the type of steel used for building bicycle frames is refined...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
THE STUNNING BIKE RESTORATION OF A 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Some people bring back to us his Daccordi bike to be restored, other ones make their bike restoration on their own. Sometimes with stunning results, like in this case. Emmanouil from Greece sent us these photos and a little description of the work he did. We think...
53×11 A BICYCLE INSPIRED BY RONNIE PETERSON’S LOTUS F1
53x11 is a Swedish brand run by Thomas Bengtsson, who was a competitive rider and spent his youngness in Italy cycling. Thomas is an excellent designer and was inspired by the racing car driven by Ronnie Peterson, a Swedish Formula 1 driver who tragically died...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
THE STUNNING BIKE RESTORATION OF A 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Some people bring back to us his Daccordi bike to be restored, other ones make their bike restoration on their own. Sometimes with stunning results, like in this case. Emmanouil from Greece sent us these photos and a little description of the work he did. We think...
53×11 A BICYCLE INSPIRED BY RONNIE PETERSON’S LOTUS F1
53x11 is a Swedish brand run by Thomas Bengtsson, who was a competitive rider and spent his youngness in Italy cycling. Thomas is an excellent designer and was inspired by the racing car driven by Ronnie Peterson, a Swedish Formula 1 driver who tragically died...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
THE STUNNING BIKE RESTORATION OF A 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Some people bring back to us his Daccordi bike to be restored, other ones make their bike restoration on their own. Sometimes with stunning results, like in this case. Emmanouil from Greece sent us these photos and a little description of the work he did. We think...
53×11 A BICYCLE INSPIRED BY RONNIE PETERSON’S LOTUS F1
53x11 is a Swedish brand run by Thomas Bengtsson, who was a competitive rider and spent his youngness in Italy cycling. Thomas is an excellent designer and was inspired by the racing car driven by Ronnie Peterson, a Swedish Formula 1 driver who tragically died...
Some tips for riding in winter safely
Low temperatures, viscid asphalt and bad weather. During the cold months, the handling of a bike changes drastically and you have to deal with reduced braking power, stability and control - in short, grip. However, there are a few precautions that allow you to ride...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
HOW TO LUBRICATE A BIKE CHAIN CORRECTLY
Applying lube to the bicycle chain is one of the most common maintenance tasks, but is, however, often carried out carelessly and inefficiently. Given the simplicity of the task, it seems absurd that bike chain maintenance is carried out erroneously by 80% of...
HOW TO POSITION THE SADDLE PROPERLY
How to position the saddle properly: it seems easy and obvious, but try pedalling and you will realize how this topic cannot be underestimated. We will try to outline some advice in order to avoid the most common mistakes and provide some suggestions on how to find...
WHICH BICYCLE TO CHOOSE FOR ENDURANCE
In a previous article we have already written about the characteristics needed in order to approach endurance preparation, listing in 10 key points the things to remember and above all to avoid. It is now imperative to discuss the most suitable means to approach long...
Some tips for riding in winter safely
Low temperatures, viscid asphalt and bad weather. During the cold months, the handling of a bike changes drastically and you have to deal with reduced braking power, stability and control - in short, grip. However, there are a few precautions that allow you to ride...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
HOW TO LUBRICATE A BIKE CHAIN CORRECTLY
Applying lube to the bicycle chain is one of the most common maintenance tasks, but is, however, often carried out carelessly and inefficiently. Given the simplicity of the task, it seems absurd that bike chain maintenance is carried out erroneously by 80% of...
HOW TO POSITION THE SADDLE PROPERLY
How to position the saddle properly: it seems easy and obvious, but try pedalling and you will realize how this topic cannot be underestimated. We will try to outline some advice in order to avoid the most common mistakes and provide some suggestions on how to find...
WHICH BICYCLE TO CHOOSE FOR ENDURANCE
In a previous article we have already written about the characteristics needed in order to approach endurance preparation, listing in 10 key points the things to remember and above all to avoid. It is now imperative to discuss the most suitable means to approach long...
Some tips for riding in winter safely
Low temperatures, viscid asphalt and bad weather. During the cold months, the handling of a bike changes drastically and you have to deal with reduced braking power, stability and control - in short, grip. However, there are a few precautions that allow you to ride...
Riding in the snow
There is a sort of general confusion among off-road cyclists about riding in mud and snow, and this is easily deducible from the choice of tires used. In fact, many people look for tires with a very large section to tackle the mud, while the aim would be essentially...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED ROAD BIKE
When people want to buy a used road bike they are often influenced by what they would look at when purchasing a second-hand car, such as checking the tires, which really doesn't make sense in the world of cycling considering it is very easy to replace a worn tire. In...
HOW TO LUBRICATE A BIKE CHAIN CORRECTLY
Applying lube to the bicycle chain is one of the most common maintenance tasks, but is, however, often carried out carelessly and inefficiently. Given the simplicity of the task, it seems absurd that bike chain maintenance is carried out erroneously by 80% of...
HOW TO POSITION THE SADDLE PROPERLY
How to position the saddle properly: it seems easy and obvious, but try pedalling and you will realize how this topic cannot be underestimated. We will try to outline some advice in order to avoid the most common mistakes and provide some suggestions on how to find...
WHICH BICYCLE TO CHOOSE FOR ENDURANCE
In a previous article we have already written about the characteristics needed in order to approach endurance preparation, listing in 10 key points the things to remember and above all to avoid. It is now imperative to discuss the most suitable means to approach long...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
Colombian Cyclists before Egan Bernal
Egan Bernal's accident during cycling training on the road affects us deeply. Daccordi has been linked for years to the successes of Colombian cyclists who used to seek their fortune in Europe. These guys who landed in Italy often competed on Daccordi bikes, thanks to...
THE ANCIENT VALUES OF THE ITALIAN BIKE MANUFACTURER
We live in times where appearance matters more than substance. The world of cycling revolves around big brands that have business as their fundamental concept: generating money by looking for the lowest production costs with the highest sales margin. At...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
Colombian Cyclists before Egan Bernal
Egan Bernal's accident during cycling training on the road affects us deeply. Daccordi has been linked for years to the successes of Colombian cyclists who used to seek their fortune in Europe. These guys who landed in Italy often competed on Daccordi bikes, thanks to...
THE ANCIENT VALUES OF THE ITALIAN BIKE MANUFACTURER
We live in times where appearance matters more than substance. The world of cycling revolves around big brands that have business as their fundamental concept: generating money by looking for the lowest production costs with the highest sales margin. At...
Daccordi Original, a vintage bike sought after by collectors
Over time, Original has proved to be NOT the right name for a frame. Many people write to us. We could say almost daily, asking for information about a vintage "Daccordi Original" frame or bike, of which they know little. In fact, the writing on the bottom bracket...
Colombian Cyclists before Egan Bernal
Egan Bernal's accident during cycling training on the road affects us deeply. Daccordi has been linked for years to the successes of Colombian cyclists who used to seek their fortune in Europe. These guys who landed in Italy often competed on Daccordi bikes, thanks to...
THE ANCIENT VALUES OF THE ITALIAN BIKE MANUFACTURER
We live in times where appearance matters more than substance. The world of cycling revolves around big brands that have business as their fundamental concept: generating money by looking for the lowest production costs with the highest sales margin. At...
