A bicycle groupset includes all parts involved in braking, changing gear or running the drivetrain.  The components of a full groupset are: Crankset (also called the chainset), Bottom bracket, Brake levers/shift levers, Rear derailleur (RD), Front derailleur (FD), Cassette, Chain, Brakes. You can buy a complete groupset or individual components. Shimano is the largest manufacturer of these components.   Shimano produces a range of road groupsets for different levels of cycling performance, from entry-level to high-end racing. The performance groupsets...

1. WATERPROOF SRAM GX Eagle AXS is about as durable as it gets, right down to long days spent in the gritty, wet mud. The GX Eagle AXS system is completely water and dustproof to the IPX7 international standard. Don’t fear the creek crossings, bike washes or rainy drives. You don’t fear the rain so why should your bike?  2.  DERAILLEUR DAMAGE CONTROL  Does your derailleur protect itself? SRAM GX Eagle AXS does. The incredibly resilient Overload Clutch design allows the derailleur to...

A rim tape is a tape that runs around your bicycle  rim to protect your inner tube from being punctured by the spokes, nipples or spoke holes that are in the wheel rim. ARE YOUR RIM TAPES HURTING YOU? If you are getting recurring punctures, inspite of changing your tube and checking your tyre, chances are your faulty rim tape is guilty. Additionally, rim tape that’s too wide or thick can make tires more challenging to mount properly. If you...