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A multi-tool is like a Swiss Army Knife for your bike. A small but handy tool with multiple functions, it allows you to perform essential repairs and maintenance by the side of the road or trail. - Staff reviews
In this Wiggle staff review Tim Wiggins writes about his experience using the Race Face Turbine stem and Next carbon handlebars. This new 35mm mountain bike cockpit offers incredible strength and stiffness to maximize performance - #goodstuff - Training guides
In this “Training with Power” series, in association with PowerTap, we take a look firstly at why power is such a good measure to use, then we will look at what sessions you can do with your power meter, both indoors and out on the road. - Buying guides
Bottom brackets explained The bottom bracket is a component that is housed in the bottom bracket shell of a bike frame. The purpose of the bottom bracket is to connect the chainset to the frame, this allows the chainset to rotate smoothly. As technology evolves bottom brackets have too, and can be very minimalist, typically bottom brackets are now... - Buying guides
Why is body armour important? Body armour massively reduces the likelihood of injury. It can make the difference between going home hurt and frustrated, or satisfied with the day's riding, with a bit of mud on your knee-guard. Not only does armour keep you safe, but the added confidence you receive from using it can make a massive difference... - Buying guides
Upgrading your wheels can be a simple and quick way to dramatically improve the speed, feel and ride quality of your bike. In this guide we take a look at why upgrade wheels make such a different, and what you should look for when making an upgrade... Why upgrade your wheels? Almost any road bike stands to benefit from an upgraded set of wheels... - Buying guides
Upgrading the components on your bike can significantly improve its feel, performance and appearance. Wheels are often one of the first upgrades that a rider makes, so we look at why upgrade wheels could benefit your mountain bike, and what you should look out for. - Staff reviews
When you're building a bike, the finishing kit is an component that should never be overlooked or skimped on. The bars, stem and seatpost are crucial to getting the most of any frame and getting the right 'feel' on a bike. Wiggle's Tim Wiggins has been testing the fi'zi:k alloy Cyrano kit. - Training guides
Words by Claire Buchar We all train physically. Whether it's in the gym for strength, or on the trail for strength, endurance, speed and skill. But what good is all that if sometimes 90% of the game is mental? What good is strength and endurance when you're intimidated by a section of trail? We've all experienced a section of trail... - Buying guides
Our bike locks buying guide takes you through the various types of bike lock you can purchase on the Wiggle website. We also discuss what the Solid Secure Rating means and what you should look out for.
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How to guides
How to avoid frostbitten fingers this winter
Cycling through the winter can be rewarding, but cold hands can be painful and ruin the experience. A good pair of cycling gloves will keep chills at bay, but what else can you do to enjoy getting -
How to guides
How to protect your bike in the winter
It’s difficult, occasionally uncomfortable, and tough on your bike, but whether you’re a road racer, MTB trailer, or a devoted commuter, winter riding is still definitely worth it. Here -
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How Elastic Interface will improve your ride
If you've been shopping for cycling shorts or tights you'll probably be familiar with the name Elastic Interface. You might have seen their logo on the label, but what exactly do they do? -
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Smart turbo trainer buying guide
Smart turbo trainers can turn a tough afternoon of training into an experience of adventure and competition. But how do you get started? -
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Overshoes buying guide
Why do I need overshoes? Overshoes come in all sorts of varieties for all sorts of conditions and purposes. In the summer, you can use overshoes to gain an aerodynamic advantage in a time trial. In