Features explained
Modern features, plainly explained.
The bits of modern bikes worth understanding before you spend — tubeless, e-bikes, electronic shifting and more.
Pedal Assist Levels (Eco / Sport / Turbo)
Why your e-bike lets you choose how much help you get.
Tubeless Tyres
Running without inner tubes, sealed instead with liquid latex.
Disc Brakes vs Rim Brakes
Two different ways of stopping a bike, with real trade-offs.
Dropper Seatposts
Why some bikes let you drop your saddle without stopping.
Electronic vs Mechanical Shifting
Cable-pulled gears versus button-pressed, motor-driven ones.
Suspension Lockout
A switch that firms up your suspension for smooth surfaces.
Torque Sensor vs Cadence Sensor
Two different ways an e-bike decides how much to help you.
Internal Gear Hub vs Derailleur Gears
Gears sealed inside the hub, versus the familiar external derailleur.
Belt Drive vs Chain Drive
A toothed rubber belt instead of a metal chain.
Thru-Axle vs Quick Release
Two ways of clamping a wheel into the frame, with a stiffness trade-off.
Frame Geometry (Endurance vs Race vs Gravel)
Why bikes that look similar can feel completely different to ride.
Hydraulic vs Mechanical Disc Brakes
Fluid-actuated versus cable-pulled disc brake calipers.