Hope you will enjoy our Vélo Presto blog with valuable information about cycling, servicing, training, racing and other cycling related topics, be it road, triathlon, TT, or MTB. Your contributions are more than welcome if you would like to write a blog about a personal cycling experience that maybe of interest, or just a good read for the community. For every article contribution we publish we will give you a free intermediate service. Enjoy!
We are often asked which service would be best to proceed with before a race. In all honesty it depends on the condition and the specific issues with the...
With the summer months in full swing and indoor trainer bikes taking a beating, let’s talk about how to keep them in best order. Indoor bikes do tend to...
You may consider which upgrades can give you a better ride in terms of comfort, aero gains, weight saving, or just to have a more aesthetically pleasing look. Either...
Basic bike maintenance or a complete strip and re-build should not go ignored, whether you do it yourself or take it to the local bike shop. Your bike needs...
You would assume that there is no wrong way to use your gears, however there can be an issue specifically with double chainring’s. When you are in the small...
In light of receiving a brand new carbon Dolan road bike myself, I thought I would share with you what you need to know or do when you have...
Ever wondered what the optimal tyre pressure is? Many things get taken into account here; rider weight, tyre size, type of bike and where you’re riding. Things have changed...
The drivetrain is the beating heart of the bicycle; the chain, chainrings, cassette and often overlooked the guide & pulley wheels. They are all pushed as one to keep...
The age old question, when to clean your bike? The simple answer is when it’s dirty! World tour team mechanics will wash; re lube; do a nut & bolt...
Choosing the correct type of tyre depends on the type of bike & wheels you have installed, plus the terrain you’ll be riding. Three common tyre types are: Clinchers,...
