Hands On Bike: April 2011

Guide to Upgrading your Dahon / Tern Folding Bike

Updated on 31 May 2015 with some 11 speed components info Do you own a Dahon or Tern folding bike? Do you want to upgrade the components ...
Features To Look For In An Ideal Commuting Bike

What defines a good commuting bike? To me, a good commuting bike is a bike that can move you reliably from Point A to Point B without fuss. ...
Difference between Ultegra 6800 and Ultegra 6700 Crankset

Now that I have both the new Ultegra 6800 11 speed crankset and the previous Ultegra 6700 10 speed crankset, I can do a detailed comparison ...
Dura-Ace 9000 vs Ultegra 6800: Crankset

Looking to get a brand new crankset for your road bike? Can't decide if you should go for the top of the range Dura-Ace, or the second g...
Merida Scultura 5000 - Ultegra 6800 11 Speed Wheelset

Major upgrade and lots of pictures in this blog post! When I purchased this Merida Scultura 5000 road bike , I was told by the bike shop own...
Canyon Endurace: S15 VCLS 2.0 CF Seatpost and Fizik Aliante R3 Saddle

Based on component specifications, the Canyon Ultimate and the Endurace are quite similar. The Ultimate is lighter in weight, and a bit mor...
Cheap Bikes vs Premium Bikes: What is the Difference? Part 1

What is the difference between a cheap bicycle and a premium bicycle? To many new cyclists, this question definitely pops up when they are...
Merida Scultura 5000 - Ultegra 6800 Cassette vs 105 5800 Cassette

As you may have read from the previous posts about the Merida Scultura 5000 , the groupset that is on the stock bike is not a full Ultegra g...
Brompton M6R: Ergon GP1 Grips

Not many bike brands in the world can claim to be made in London or a major city. Brompton is one of the few brands that still makes its ow...
Avanti Inc 3: Alfine 11 Internal Hub + Gates Carbon Belt Drive

After thinking about the features that should be found in an ideal commuting bike , I set out to find one for myself! It is not easy to find...

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Difference between Cheap & Premium Bikes

Part 1: Frame and Fork
Part 2: Frame and Fork (continued)
Part 3: Contact Points and Steering System
Part 4: Wheels and Tires
Part 5: Brake System
Part 6: Gear Shifting System
Part 7: Drivetrain
Part 8: Folding Joints and Misc Stuff

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