The Corbah Blog

  • How Should Bib Shorts Fit? A Quick Guide

    Bib shorts are the most important piece of kit you own. A good pair disappears on a long ride. A bad pair is all you can think about. The difference is usually fit, not price. Here's how to tell if...

  • How to Order Custom Team Kit (Without the Headache)

    Ordering custom kit for a club or team has a reputation for being slow and stressful: chasing sizes, collecting money, waiting on proofs. It doesn't have to be. Here's how to do it step by step, and the free tools...

  • What to Wear Cycling at Every Temperature

    Getting dressed for a ride is harder than it looks. Too warm and you're soaked by the first climb; too cold and you never warm up. Here's a simple guide to what to wear at every temperature, plus a free...

  • What Gearing Do I Need for Hills?

    Struggling up steep hills, grinding the pedals at 50 rpm? It might not be your legs. It might be your gearing. Here's how to work out what gearing you need, in plain English. Why cadence matters on climbs Most riders...

  • How Long Will Alpe d'Huez Take Me? Climb Times by Watts per Kilo

    Every rider who has watched the Tour wonders the same thing: how long would Alpe d'Huez take me? The answer depends mostly on one number, your power-to-weight ratio in watts per kilo (W/kg). Here's how to work it out, with...