Road-Cyclist's Handbook

A complete guide to road-cycling: from choosing the perfect bike, to nailing your gear ratios, upgrading components, road-bike care, and more. It’s your go-to resource for all things fast with pedals. And new chapters are launched every month!

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Fundamentals

  1. A Complete Guide to Road-Cycling
  2. Different Styles of Road-Cycling
  3. Measuring Your Body for Road-Cycling

Selecting a Road-Bike

  1. Road-Bike Frame Types
  2. Road-Bike Sizing
  3. Road-Bike Brakes
  4. Road-Bike Gear Ratios
  5. Road-Bike Groupsets
  6. Road-Bike Budgeting

Fitting a Road-Bike

  1. Fitting to Style & Ability
  2. Cycling Shoes Set-Up
  3. Saddle Set-Up
  4. Handlebars Set-Up
  5. Common Issues & Solutions
  6. Professional Bike-Fit

Road-Bike Maintenance

  1. Cleaning Your Road-Bike
  2. Chain & Cassette Maintenance
  3. Derailleurs & Drivetrain Maintenance
  4. Brake Maintenance
  5. Wheel & Frame Maintenance
  6. Handlebars & Shifters Maintenance

We also have our weekly updated DACHS Blog where you can learn about news, tips and trends around road-cycling

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Road-Cyclist's Handbook

Road-Bike Budgeting

Road-Bike Budgeting

Learn about cost a new road bike with our detailed guide. Explore what to expect at different price points, key features to prioritise, and tips to maximise value for money.

Road-Bike Budgeting

Learn about cost a new road bike with our detailed guide. Explore what to expect at different price points, key features to prioritise, and tips to maximise value for money.

Road-Bike Groupsets

Road-Bike Groupsets

Explore road-bike groupsets from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. Learn about classes, features, and compatibility to choose the best groupset for your budget and riding style.

Road-Bike Groupsets

Explore road-bike groupsets from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo. Learn about classes, features, and compatibility to choose the best groupset for your budget and riding style.

Road-Bike Gear Ratios

Road-Bike Gear Ratios

Optimise your cycling performance with the right gear ratios. Learn how chainrings and cassettes impact your ride and discover the best setups for climbing, gravel, and racing.

Road-Bike Gear Ratios

Optimise your cycling performance with the right gear ratios. Learn how chainrings and cassettes impact your ride and discover the best setups for climbing, gravel, and racing.

Road-Bike Brakes

Road-Bike Brakes

Understand the difference between disc and rim brakes for road-bikes. Learn about their benefits, drawbacks, and compatibility to make the best choice for your cycling needs.

Road-Bike Brakes

Understand the difference between disc and rim brakes for road-bikes. Learn about their benefits, drawbacks, and compatibility to make the best choice for your cycling needs.

Road-Bike Sizing

Road-Bike Sizing

Master road-bike sizing with our detailed guide. Learn about frame sizes, standover height, and get tips for choosing the right size based on your road-cycling style.

Road-Bike Sizing

Master road-bike sizing with our detailed guide. Learn about frame sizes, standover height, and get tips for choosing the right size based on your road-cycling style.

Road-Bike Frame Types

Road-Bike Frame Types

Select your perfect road-bike frame by learning about frame types, geometry, and materials. Discover tips for how to choose the best frame for your riding style.

Road-Bike Frame Types

Select your perfect road-bike frame by learning about frame types, geometry, and materials. Discover tips for how to choose the best frame for your riding style.