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Did you know? Oh, you think you're bike experts? You know all about suspension travel, frame geometries and gear ratios? Can name the last four Tour de France (femmes) winners and those of the UCI World Championships too? Hats off! But we bet you don't know these 10 fun facts about cycling yet. 👋Do you know buycycle? We are the leading marketplace for buying and selling used bikes. Not just any bikes - only beautiful performance bikes. Come and take a ride! 1. Leonardo da Vinci was NOT the

What can the brand new road bike really do? The Focus Izalco is not a bike we are unfamiliar with, quite the opposite. Nic has already dove into a longer review of the race beast this year and was a quite a fan of the fast, light and capable climbing bike. So it goes without saying that when our Head of Brand was able to get us a copy of the brand new model, we took our time to take a look at it and test it for you in detail. So here it is: Focus Izalco Review, the second, the latest. 1. The

Not for minimalists, but definitely something for the great explorers... Bikepacking! Travel with the bike wherever you want and the luggage safely stowed in a few bike bags that means pure freedom for many. But a few logistical questions need to be clarified despite the spirit of adventure: Which bike is suitable? What equipment needs to be purchased and how will the nights in the open air be arranged? Which tent do you need? Don't worry, we at buycycle will help you and give you all the infor

The Shimano 12-speed Di2 groupset For many, the Shimano 12-speed Di2 is the queen of the shifting groups. So that you can also get the full potential out of it, we at buycycle have summarized all the most important tips and tricks around the electric circuit: In Nic's YouTube video and in this blog post you will learn everything about the 12-speed Di2, from the battery check, the different modes and the fine-tuning of the front derailleur, to the E-Tube app! 👋Do you know buycycle? We are the

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