Will It Work? Magene Power Meter Compatibility

Posted by Tech Team on 3rd Sep 2026

Will It Work? Magene Power Meter Compatibility
Magene's power meter cranksets (PES and TEO series) are built around two spindle standards, and which one you need depends on your current setup. The PES P515 and P505 use a 24mm steel spindle, the same diameter as Shimano cranksets, so riders coming off Shimano can install them without swapping their bottom bracket, since it uses a 24mm spindle, making it a direct replacement for riders using a Shimano crankset. The TEO P515 uses a 29mm DUB spin …
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SILCA Just Launched Its First Tyre, and It's Called Protocol

Posted by Bikebug Team on 24th Aug 2026

SILCA Just Launched Its First Tyre, and It's Called Protocol
Here’s a fun fact about SILCA: for years, they’ve made almost everything around your tyre – the pressure calculator you’ve probably used to dial in your PSI, the Ultimate Sealant, the tubeless valves, the rim tape, the TPU tubes – but never the tyre itself. That changes with the launch of Protocol, SILCA’s first-ever tyre range. Why a tyre company that didn’t make tyres decided to make tyres SILCA&rsquo …
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Electric Bike Pumps: Why Every Rider Is Making the Switch (Plus Our Top 4 Picks Compared)

Posted by Pushys Team on 21st Aug 2026

Electric Bike Pumps: Why Every Rider Is Making the Switch (Plus Our Top 4 Picks Compared)
If you've been on a group ride, at a trailhead or just scrolling cycling socials lately, you'll have noticed it: fewer riders standing on the side of the trail wrestling with a hand pump. Electric bike pumps (E-Pumps) have gone from a gimmicky gadget to an actual mini pump replacement, and they've gotten good enough, fast enough, that even the diehard hand-pump crowd is starting to come around. Here's why E-Pumps are taking over, and how four of …
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The Complete Fuelling Guide for Marathons, Fondos and Endurance Rides

Posted by Bikebug Team on 19th Aug 2026

The Complete Fuelling Guide for Marathons, Fondos and Endurance Rides
At marathon and endurance pace, your body leans hard on carbohydrates. During exercise, your muscles rely primarily on stored glycogen, which is a fuel built from the sugars (glucose and fructose) in the carbs you eat. Fuel consistently, hold your pace, recover faster, and blunt that late-race fatigue. Fuel poorly, and no amount of training saves you from hitting the wall. Here’s how to approach it, stage by stage. 36–48 Hours Out: …
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Electric Bike Pumps: Why Every Cyclist Is Making the Switch (Plus Our Top 4 Picks Compared)

Posted by Bikebug Team on 11th Aug 2026

Electric Bike Pumps: Why Every Cyclist Is Making the Switch (Plus Our Top 4 Picks Compared)
If you've been to a group ride, gravel event or even just scrolled cycling social media over the past year, you've probably noticed something: fewer riders are wrestling with a hand pump on the side of the road. Electric bike pumps (E-Pumps) have gone from a niche gadget to a mini pump replacement, and the technology has improved fast enough that even sceptics are starting to convert. Here's why E-Pumps have exploded in popularity, and how four …
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