WORN OUT BAR TAPE? REPLACE IT!
Replacing worn out bar tapes is a common problem among bike riders as one can end up spending huge amount of time trying to get each loop equal distance to the last and wrapping the hoods in knots. The following…
HOW TO SET YOUR ROAD’S BIKE SADDLE HEIGHT
Despite the trend in recent years of people spending a lot of money in getting a bike fit, getting the saddle in the right place does not require plenty of expenses. One can find here under some tips on how…
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT HANDLEBAR FOR YOUR ROAD BIKE
Bars are more than just places to hang gears and brake levers as they are also instrumental in determining bike stability and handling characteristics. Moreover, a well-adjusted handlebar-hood arrangement will allow for hours of comfortable riding. On the other hand,…
HOW STEM LENGTH AFFECTS YOUR RIDE
Stem length, orientation and height all influence comfort, bike handling and aerodynamics. A shorter stem implies a more responsive bike as well as less input from the rider needed to initiate turns. When seated, a longer stem helps lengthen the…
DO YOU KNOW WHICH KIND OF ALLOY EXIST IN YOUR HANDLEBAR?
The are 3 must use alloys for handlebars: the 6000, the 2014 and the 7000. Normally for the 6000 we use the 6061 and the for the 7000 type we use the 7050/7075. The 6000 alloy is the most used…
CARBON HANDLEBARS VS ALUMINIUM HANDLEBARS: WHICH ONE IS TO BE PREFERRED?
I would like to upgrade my handlebar to a new wider type, but I am still unsure whether to pick aluminum or carbon. Which are the pros and cons of aluminum and carbon? Should I go for cheaper aluminum bar…
FOUR THINGS YOU MIGHT KNOW ABOUT ALUMINIUM
Aluminium is one of the most common materials with which to build bikes. Although it has been superseded by carbon fiber at the top levels of the road bike market, it still commands a large market share and many brands…
BEWARE OF FAKE ITM!
ATTENZIONE AI FALSI! ITM comunica che sono state attivate procedure di controllo ed azioni legali a tutela del proprio marchio per contrastare i fenomeni di contraffazione e vendita di prodotti falsi, simili o semplicemente marcati ITM ma non originali. Invitiamo…