The pinnacle of road cycling has always been the climb – climbing a mountain gracefully, beating your competition up the slope. The mountains are where cycling legends are formed. Max Leonard goes in-depth to explore this obsessional relationship. He asks why road cyclists have turned Europe’s mountains into the Colosseum of the cycling world. He explores the pilgrimages that amateur cyclists have created of these high, remote roads and what they see and feel when they do. Higher Calling explores the central place of mountains in the folklore of road cycling. Leonard beautifully combines adventure and travel writing with the narrative of pro racing – taking readers from the battles that created the Alpine roads in the first place, to the shepherds tending their flocks on the peaks, to a Grand Tour climax on the highest road in Europe. Through this journey, Leonard brings together stories of courage and sacrifice, war and love, and obsession.
An all conditions wet lube and the first of the Green Oil range. Developed after Simon Nash the founder fo Green Oil went through the river Quaggy and wanted a green lube. Unlike petrochemical alternatives, Green Oil chain lube doesn’t contain PTFE (aka Teflon) or any petrochemicals to pollute your workshop, your skin, or any waterways you might ride through! Green Oil now contains N-Toc, and additive for even longer performance on the chain.
This MTB hydraulic disc brake includes a BL-T445 Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever and a BR-M446 Shimano Two-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper. BL-T445 Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever Featuring a three-finger-sized lever blade that's easy to pull, this brake lever keeps your ride under control on the trails. Shimano has also equipped this version with an adjustable lever reach, which allows you to tweak the distance between the lever blade and your handlebar for a more tailored fit. This makes it simple to setup to match your hand size as well as your riding style for a more personalised braking feel. Coming complete with a funnel bleeding design as well as Shimano hydraulic mineral oil compatibility, this is a great choice for long-lasting braking performance as well as easy, quick and clean installation. BR-M446 Shimano Two-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper With easy, quick setup and adjustment, the M446 two-piston hydraulic disc brake caliper is designed for use with a resin pad. It features a post mount type and an opposed two-piston design for powerful and consistent hydraulic braking performance. Please note: A rotor is not included with this item. Compatible rotors are available separately. Technologies: One Way Bleeding: One Way Bleeding was developed for quick and easy prevention of air in our hydraulic system. Shimano have streamlined the oil route throughout the system to prevent air bubbles from being captured in the system. One way oil routing plus a funnel tool with mineral oil provides an easy and clean bleeding system. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 111217247 Black 850mm 180mm 111217233 Black 800mm 180mm 111217241 Black 950mm 180mm 111217187 Black 850mm 160mm 111217240 Black 900mm 180mm 111217188 Black 900mm 160mm
Hope Caliper Seal KitAvailable in a wide range of options to suit Hope’s most popular mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes, these disc brake seal kits come complete with all you need to refresh the performance of your caliper. With new seals installed, you’ll ensure your brakes perform at their best and you’ll prevent any fluid loss from contaminating your brake pads.Reasons to Buy: Comes complete with all you need to refresh your caliper's performance. Your brakes will perform at their best. Prevents any fluid loss from contaminating your brake pads.Features: Includes all seals for one Hope disc brake caliper Includes: Pistons seals Bleed plug o-ring and cover Manufacturer Reference Codes: Tech M4 & 2013 E4: HBSPC41:TM4; Mini Caliper: HBSPC41:MINI; Mono Mini Caliper: HBSPC41:MM2; C2: HBSPC41:C2; Moto V2: HBSPC41:MV2; Mono Trial: HBSPC41:TRIAL; Trial Zone: HBSPC41:TRIALZONE; Tech V2 2010: HBSPC41:TV2; X2: HBSPC41:TX2; Mono M4: HBSPC41:MM4; E4-Enduro: HBSPC41:E4; M4: HBSPC41:M4; Mono 6: HBSPC41:MM6; V4: HBSPC41:TV4Buy Hope Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
E Thirteen Race Mountain Bike Handlebar Decal SetComing equipped with two coloured handlebar decals, two small logo, one medium logo and one large logo sticker, this decal set is a great choice for adding some personalisation and style to your steering set-up. It's specifically designed for use with the e.thirteen Race handlebar and it fits both the 20mm and the 35mm rise versions of the bar. Features: Use: Mountain Bike (MTB) Compatibility: e.thirteen Race Handlebar (20 or 35mm rise) Size: Bar decals approx 80x15mm Included: x2 coloured handlebar decals, x2 small logo, x1 medium logo and x1 large logo stickerManufacturer's Part Number: E13HB2007 Round Red E13HB2008 Petrol Turqoise E13HB2009 Eggplant E13HB2010 Burnt Orange E13HB2011 Doom GreyBuy E Thirteen Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
E Thirteen Race Mountain Bike Handlebar Decal SetComing equipped with two coloured handlebar decals, two small logo, one medium logo and one large logo sticker, this decal set is a great choice for adding some personalisation and style to your steering set-up. It's specifically designed for use with the e.thirteen Race handlebar and it fits both the 20mm and the 35mm rise versions of the bar. Features: Use: Mountain Bike (MTB) Compatibility: e.thirteen Race Handlebar (20 or 35mm rise) Size: Bar decals approx 80x15mm Included: x2 coloured handlebar decals, x2 small logo, x1 medium logo and x1 large logo stickerManufacturer's Part Number: E13HB2007 Round Red E13HB2008 Petrol Turqoise E13HB2009 Eggplant E13HB2010 Burnt Orange E13HB2011 Doom GreyBuy E Thirteen Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Cinelli Headset Top Cap With Bolt and PlugThis genuine Cinelli set comes with an aerospace-grade alloy cap plus a bolt and cap for a secure fitment. Features: Material: Aerospace-grade Aluminium Alloy Diameter: 32mm Compatibility: Standard M6 cap head bolt Stem Type: 1 1/8", threadless Buy Cinelli Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Clarks 55mm Caliper Brake Shoe and Pad Set This new range of brake pad offers outstanding quality incorporating advanced material compounds and innovative pad design. The unique features of these products bring the rider a confidence unsurpassed. Features: All excess material has been stripped away to create the lightest pad profile Pad compounds have been formulated to give improved performance Pad surfaces and tread patterns have been designed to maximize water dissipation Specifications: CPS461 55mm Road caliper brake shoe with light holder Suitable for Campagnolo Record 10, Chorus 10, Centeur 10. Extra light weight design High performance rubber compound. Buy Clarks Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Magura MTB Disc Brake Caliper Cover KitThis brake cover kit is ideal for replacing your old or worn-out existing caliper covers on your MAgura hydraulic disc brakes. This makes them perfect for upgrading your existing parts and breathing new life back into your disc brake's finish.Features: Genuine Magura replacement partsBuy Magura Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Magura MTB Disc Brake Caliper Cover KitThis brake cover kit is ideal for replacing your old or worn-out existing caliper covers on your MAgura hydraulic disc brakes. This makes them perfect for upgrading your existing parts and breathing new life back into your disc brake's finish.Features: Genuine Magura replacement partsBuy Magura Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Magura MTB Disc Brake Caliper Cover KitThis brake cover kit is ideal for replacing your old or worn-out existing caliper covers on your MAgura hydraulic disc brakes. This makes them perfect for upgrading your existing parts and breathing new life back into your disc brake's finish.Features: Genuine Magura replacement partsBuy Magura Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.