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Summertime is the perfect season to hit some of the most exciting trails and premier lift-access bike parks located throughout the country. Whether you're planning to ride alone or with a group of friends, summer biking is a great way to bond and have a great day of fun. However, before you hit the trails, you'll want to prepare yourself for the heat and the elements. The last thing you want is for a fun time to turn into a nightmare. Here are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your summer mountain biking adventures.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: 12-speed chain with 11-speed Derailleur, brake mineral oil compatibility, bike shaking in the wind on VeloNews.com.

Are you a cycling enthusiast who is 6'5" or taller? If so, determining wheel size may seem like a difficult task. But here at Zinn Cycles, we make this process easy, and we specialize in custom-built wheels for riders of all sizes, particularly those between 6'5" to 7'5" tall. Here is our bicycle wheel size for height breakdown, where we'll discuss the specifics to help you determine the right wheel size for you.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Shorter legs with age, lighter cranks, 10s/11s crank compatibility, and decreasing drivetrain wear with chain waxing on VeloNews.com.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Chain optimization for recreational riders; pressurizing tires; denatured alcohol in California on VeloNews.com.

This was one of the fastest gravel bikes we've built. It's a Custom Serrai Carbon Fiber gravel bike built with Sram Red eTap AXS components and Enve wheels and cockpit. The bike was built for a 6'5" rider with 195mm cranks paired with a Sram Red AXS power meter.

Read the full article at Technical Q&A with Lennard Zinn: Cleaning solvents prior to chain waxing on VeloNews.com.

Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Deeply diving into graphs of rolling-resistance data on VeloNews.com.