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News, updates and guides about Componentry and bike maintenance
When to Replace Your Bike Chain: The Complete Guide
Learn exactly when to replace your bike chain with wear thresholds by drivetrain speed, five warning signs, mileage benchmarks, and cost comparisons.
February 2026 Update
Mobile apps for iPhone and Android, weather-enriched activities, real-time Strava sync, bulk activity management, and predictive intelligence on the horizon.
Aero Efficiency: Why Clean Components Are Faster Than Dirty Ones in the Wind Tunnel
Dirty drivetrains cost more watts than most upgrades save. Wind tunnel and lab data reveal how clean components make you measurably faster.
Ceramic Bearing Longevity: Tracking the Hidden Wear of OSPW Systems
Ceramic bearing maintenance for OSPW systems is critical but invisible. Learn service intervals and why mileage tracking prevents costly replacement.
January 2026 Update
Bike fit tracking, Wahoo activity import, component measurements, seven languages, and unit preferences.
The Lifecycle of a Watt: Where Your Cycling Power Loss Actually Happens
Discover where cycling power loss occurs in poorly maintained bikes. From chain friction to brake drag, learn how neglected maintenance costs 30+ watts and what to fix first.
Drivetrain Efficiency: Why Your $1,000 Cassette Requires 0.5% Precision
Premium cassettes demand stricter chain maintenance. Learn why 0.5% wear is the breaking point for 11-12 speed systems and how precision tracking saves $740 over 15,000 km.
The Friction Tax: How Drivetrain Efficiency Costs You 5-10 Watts Before You Notice
Discover how a worn chain costs 5-10 watts in power loss before skipping starts. Learn when to replace chains, the cascade effect on cassettes, and how automatic tracking saves performance and money.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Why Your High-Performance Bicycle Needs a Digital Twin
Discover how Digital Twin technology transforms bicycle maintenance from reactive to predictive, using real-time telemetry to track drivetrain wear and prevent costly component failures.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Optimizing Your Race Preparation
Optimizing race preparation through automated maintenance tracking and predictive performance.