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Hook vs Hookless

I’m asked a lot of questions about hooked and hookless rims. We use both types depending on what the rim is designed for to maximize their pros and cons and a video seemed like a great way of explaining the differences between the two rim types. So which is the best? Well….both….

Shimano Dura-ace 12 Speed | Does the cassette fit 11 speed hubs?

Will the 12 speed DuraAce road cassette fit onto my current wheels? Yes it will. Shimano did a great job of ensuring backwards compatibility. Let’s take a closer look at the new cassette and freehub body and see how this is possible. #DuraAceR9200#ShimanoDi2#ShimanoDuraAce

Simon’s Moots Routt 45

I’ve craved a Moots since first reading about them in Mountain Bike Action magazine when I was 12. They’re a US company with a storied past based in Steamboat Springs Colorado – a town with such a magical name that I simply must visit it one day. When a Moots box arrived at work it […]

The Best Wet Weather Jackets Ever?

When Castelli released the Idro 3 and Idro Pro 3 in 2021, Shakedry’s #1 fan, Tristan, put them to the test against the Idro 2 and Idro Pro 2.

Tristan’s Winter Clothing Tips

Winter Clothing Maybe it’s my Canadian upbringing but I love winter and some of my most memorable rides and races have been in the depths of winter. New Zealand winters tend to be relatively mild in temperature but very wet which makes for good all-year riding but means so your clothing needs to focus on […]

Tristan’s 2023 Glove Review

Tristan shares his favourite riding gloves for different conditions.

Boat to Bivvy 36 hour South Island Epic

Tom Cappleman’s Boat 2 Bivvy #bigbikepacking adventure – a 36 hour South Island Epic

Tristan’s Ritchey Road Logic Disc

Check out Tristan’s modern ‘steel is real’ bike build.

Boston’s Ritchey Swiss Cross

Boston built his Swiss Cross with a Force 1x groupset and Garbruck chainring. He’s matched a 38t chainring to a 11-40 cassette which is the perfect gearing for CX racing as well as faster gravel riding. Boston’s long-and-low roadie position is evident with the 120mm 3T stem, 38cm compact drop bars, and Selle San Marco […]

How To Check Your Wheel Number

Each wheel has a unique number to make it easy to track it’s spec, history and the many other detailed notes we capture on every build. Here’s how to find your unique wheel number.

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