USEFUL LINKS
Feel free to make suggestions - we'd love to hear about useful/cool sites and Local Bike Shops that we don't know about
Local Bike Shops that do things the internet can't do for you
- Geometry Geeks - use it to compare geometry, pretty comprehensive database, you can compare different models and sizes, side by side
- Gear calculator - use it for figuring out chainring / cassette sizes if you’re switching to 1x
- Stem comparison tool - use it to figure out what stem you need when changing frames
- Fork trail calculator - use to compare what a longer fork or different rake fork will do to your bike's steering
- Thru axle identification tool - print this and use it to figure out what size thru axels you have (make sure you print at 100% scale)
- Moments of Svenness - great racing videos explaining pro tactics featuring Sven Nys and others
- BIKMO - insurance which covers you for bikes in the pits whilst you are racing
- British Cycling - 2019/20 Cyclo cross race dates
- 26 inch kids CX bike review - a little old now but good if researching 2nd hand bikes for your kids
- 700c kids CX bike review - also a little old now but good for researching low standover 2nd hand kids 700c bikes
- Coach’s Eye - great app for your phone/tablet. Get someone to video you when doing skills sessions
- Hambini - Blog about the engineering of wheel aerodynamics and bearings
- FMB’s workshop - BikeRadar’s visit to Francois Marie’s workshop
- BIKEFIT - £20 bike fit app, use it to see how you sit on the bike
- Steve Hogg - A wealth of bike fitting information to help you dial in your fit
- WKO5 - Coaches training software that will set your interval intensities
- Goldencheetah - Free power analysis software
Local Bike Shops that do things the internet can't do for you