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

DACHS Blog

Road-Cyclist's Handbook

Measuring Your Body for Road-Cycling

Measuring Your Body for Road-Cycling

Getting accurate body measurements for your road bike is vital. Learn how to measure body lengths and flexibility correctly to use for road-bike selecting & fitting.

Measuring Your Body for Road-Cycling

Getting accurate body measurements for your road bike is vital. Learn how to measure body lengths and flexibility correctly to use for road-bike selecting & fitting.

Different Styles of Road-Cycling

Different Styles of Road-Cycling

Explore different styles of road cycling, from endurance to climbing, gravel, and aggressive riding. Find the style that matches your goals and enhance your cycling experience today.

Different Styles of Road-Cycling

Explore different styles of road cycling, from endurance to climbing, gravel, and aggressive riding. Find the style that matches your goals and enhance your cycling experience today.

A Complete Guide to Road-Cycling

A Complete Guide to Road-Cycling

Introduction about the guide and its chapters with links to jump to specific posts.

A Complete Guide to Road-Cycling

Introduction about the guide and its chapters with links to jump to specific posts.