If you’re shopping for carbon wheels in the £500–£1000 range, chances are the ICAN FL40/50 Max wheelset has crossed your radar. At £670 or $800 USD, they sit comfortably in the “premium, but not crazy” price bracket. But are they actually worth it? I put these wheels through the wringer, checking every measurable aspect: trueness, …
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ICAN FL40/50 Max Carbon Wheelset Review: Deep Dive Into Performance, Precision, and Price
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How a Proper Bike Fit Transformed My Ride (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Six years ago, I bought my first road bike — a 2015 Giant Defy. I jumped on, pedalled off into the countryside, and honestly thought I was living the dream. The only problem? The bike was too big. I didn’t know that, of course. Who would? I just assumed that a sore neck, numb hands, …
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Wheel Trueness Test Results
Below is a breakdown of the trueness results for each wheel, measured in both lateral (side-to-side) and radial (up-and-down) directions for the front and rear. We’ve taken readings from multiple points and calculated an average for each wheel. These averages are then used for comparison across different sets. # Wheelset Cost Depth F – Lateral …
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How to Use Bike Insights to Compare Bike Geometry
Introduction: Why Geometry Matters (Even If You’re Not a Nerd) When most people shop for a new bike, they look at brand, groupset, colour, maybe weight… and then pick a size like it’s a T-shirt. “I’m probably a 54.” Done. The problem? A size 54 from one brand can fit completely differently than a size …
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