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What really drives your road bike? A bicycle should ride. It should roll smoothly, accelerate comfortably, and its own applied power should ideally fire the bicycle's drive as directly as possible. But how exactly does it work? Nothing less than the rear derailleur is responsible for the drive of our bike - and this is especially important on the road bike. After all, no other type of bike is so much about performance and smooth speed. So today we take a closer look at the road bike rear derail

An underestimated component For optimum performance on the road bike, you should put all your energy into the drive. In order to be able to ride pain-free, the seating position and the contact surfaces on the racing bike are essential. Cyclists are in contact with the bicycle via the saddle, pedals, and handlebars. They influence efficiency and freedom from pain. A comfortable grip position and support of the arms enable great riding pleasure and success. So the overall ergonomics of the rider

What to do before the first big competition? It is cycling season and it's in full swing: many of us have been glued to our screens for weeks, following the Giro, Vlaanderen and of course the Tour de France. And some experienced cyclists will be able to empathize with the pained faces during long climbs and the euphoria on the podium. Others, however, who have never ridden a race before will be itching to experience this incomparable thrill. But where do you start? Which race should it be, with

Congratulations! You probably landed here because you just sold your old bike or bought your new one! How it goes on with your bike now and how our shipping process looks like, you will learn quickly & clearly in this blogpost. 👋Do you know buycycle? We are the leading marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned bikes. Not just any bikes - only beautiful performance bikes. Come and take a ride! 1. Bike sell. If the sellers were successful with the sale, they must officially confirm

Get ready for the hottest rides Once again, we have managed to break records - but unfortunately this is no reason for joy. With a global average temperature of 16.95 degrees, July 2023 was the warmest month ever recorded, and there is currently no real sign of improvement. In short: It was hot. And it's going to stay hot for now. The great heat was also an issue at this year's Tour de France During the stages in southern France, air temperatures of over 40 degrees were measured. And on the asp

Swim, bike, Run - but on which bike? Endurance athletes and all those who want to become one, pay attention: Today we are talking about the supreme discipline of endurance sport, the triathlon. If you've been thinking about trying it out for a while now, this post is for you. Because even though you can really push yourself in your three favorite disciplines (swimming, cycling, running), you also have to get equipment in all three. And pay for it. So the supreme discipline comes with a supreme

What are the best gravel bikes for beginners to start the Gravel Game on? The spirit of adventure, the joy of discovery and simply getting out into nature: That's what graveling is all about, And these are probably also the reasons why you have loved this sport for a long time already or want to learn how to love it now! In order for you get right into it, we want to make your choice for the perfect bike as easy as possible. Which is why Shirin has presented you the five best gravel bikes for b

Team buycycle is pretty proud right now. A few weeks ago, four of us successfully completed their first ever gravel race. For some of them it was a piece of cake (maybe because a Vincent, for example, had already mastered the Ötztaler bike marathon...), for Nic on the other hand... well. He learned a lot. At least on the 70 kilometers he rode out of the 100 km race. But we wouldn't be buycycle and Nic wouldn't be Nic if we didn't share his experiences and lessons that he learned the hard way wit

Who is Sarah? On the bike: Sarah is a versatile enthusiast when it comes to bicycles, though she feels most like herself when she is riding off-road. She currently rides for Cannondale and Pas Normal Studios and from 2024 on also for buycycle! She raced a full gravel calendar, finishing on several podiums in 2023. Her most notable achievement was winning her age category during the grueling 320km UNBOUND race in Kansas and competing in the UCI gravel world championships in Italy this pa

Here are the best places to cycle in the winter time  So slowly get us the winter and the cold that comes with it... And it is probably increasingly difficult for some of us to gather motivation to get in the saddle. Fortunately, there are countless places where you can easily ride all year round - without frostbite. The choice is huge, so where to go for your next cycling vacation? To help you get through the winter without having to give up your favorite hobby, Team buycycle has dug deep int

Great photos sell bikes. Photos are the first thing potential buyers see when they’re shopping for a bike. Make sure yours stand out amongst the crowd by following our tips. Remember: the better your pics, the faster you'll sell. Great photos can help you sell your bike up to 60% faster.  👋Do you know buycycle? We are the leading marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned bikes. Not just any bikes - only beautiful performance bikes. Come and take a ride! 1. Choose a neutral background. T

Whether it be for fun, health, or simply as a means of travel, cycling is on the up. In fact, the number of Americans riding last year totaled over 54.7 million according to data, which is a 3 million - or 6.4% - increase on the year prior. Many attribute this rise, but it appears that those who took up cycling during the pandemic aren’t slowing down. Strava’s most recent ‘Year In Sport Trend Report’ confirmed that the boom is still rolling in the US: the number of cyclists on the platform rec