Yorkshire Philosophical Society

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“What’s so special about race bikes?”

Presentation by Piers Maffett from Cycle Heaven of York

What makes race bikes good for racing?

How do race bikes differ from other bikes?

Which bits are most crucial?

How are they engineered to meet design requirements?

Who uses them and is it an exclusive club?

Find out some answers to these and other questions in the exciting build-up to the arrival of the greatest cycle race on the planet.

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