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 way the price must be justified and the cause worthy,...
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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 check with a tune up and inspect bikes for damage...
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What are speed laces? Speed laces are used by triathletes to eliminate the need to tie and untie their shoelaces allowing them to slip on their running shoes effortlessly in transition. This saves valuable seconds and can be the...
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When travelling with a Bike Box Alan to the USA we recommend using the Defender padlock. Both travelling in and out of the USA our Bike Box Alan was inspected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the American Governmental...
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Good question and one we often get asked in our Sported.ae Showroom. The answer pretty much comes down to whether you are chasing a podium place or a qualification slot or you are just out to finish the race...
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Boulder 70.3 had been on my bucket list of 70.3 races for a while and this year we finally made it across to the US to give it a go. An amazing experience and I learnt a great deal both...
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A question we often get asked is which bike should I ride? Should I ride my road bike or my TT bike for my training? The answer generally is that you should use the bike that you intend to...
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The Oceanic Resort and Spa in Khorfakkan was the venue for the 2 day Sported Coaching Triathlon camp. Blessed with near perfect weather camp activities started on Friday evening with an easy open water swim to practice drafting and sighting...
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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, your ordinary road tyre that needs an inner tube. Tubeless Tyres need sealant...
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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 wheels spinning. The chain wears, or stretches as torque...
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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 in modern times with the addition of the tubeless ready...
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… is that you pay them a visit from time to time. Make sure, though, that you come prepared. If not, they will chew you up, spit you out, and make you suffer. Heck, even if you do come...
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