Articles by Rotor Bike Components

Articles by Rotor Bike Components

The Global Rise of Gravel Cycling: How This Discipline Is Redefining Modern Cycling

Gravel cycling is the fastest-growing discipline in global cycling. Combining road, mountain, and adventure riding, it has changed how cyclists train, race, and choose components. Efficiency, adaptability, and long-distance performance now matter more than pure speed. This shift has increased interest in advanced drivetrains, oval chainrings, and power-measuring cranksets—areas where ROTOR plays a key role.
April 29, 2026
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How to Choose the Right Chainring Size: Technical Guide for MTB, Road and Gravel

Technical guide to choosing the ideal ROTOR chainring size for your discipline, drivetrain type, and round vs. oval chainrings. Solve your doubts and optimize your gearing.
March 26, 2026
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A Comparison Between ROTOR Carbon and Aluminium Crank arms

Learn the technical differences between ROTOR’s carbon and aluminium crank arms. Weight, stiffness and durability to help you choose the ideal option.
March 12, 2026
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ROTOR UNO Gravel: Ultralight wireless electronic groupset for modern gravel riding

Explore ROTOR UNO Gravel, the wireless electronic groupset engineered for top gravel performance. Lightweight, modular, precise, and compatible with 10–13 speed cassettes—built for the toughest conditions.
February 26, 2026
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ROTOR Bike Components presents its sponsored teams and athletes for the 2026 season

Discover the teams and athletes supported by ROTOR in 2026: Bianchi Pro Triathlon Team, Scott Cala Bandida, Volharding, Dani Molina, Lea Riccoboni, China Liv Pro Cycling, Marta Beti, Andrew Feather and Clementina Cycling Team.
February 6, 2026
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ROTOR sponsors the Chinese women’s national team: innovation and performance at the highest level

ROTOR Bike Components announces its sponsorship of the Chinese women’s national cycling team, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, elite cycling and maximum performance.
January 26, 2026
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Tune-Up and 2026 Trends: Chainrings, Cranks, Power Meters, and Cranksets

Learn how to prepare your bike for the 2026 season: chainring, crank, power meter, and crankset checks, plus the latest trends in wireless drivetrains, AI, e-bikes, ultra-light materials, and all-road setups.
January 15, 2026
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ROTOR Power Meter Calibration and Maintenance

If you measure power, calibration and basic maintenance make all the difference between training by feel and training with reliable data. In this guide, you'll see when, how, and why to zero offset, check the assembly, and keep your ROTOR power meter in optimal condition.
December 29, 2025
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How Long Does a Bike Bottom Bracket Last? A Complete Guide to Understanding Its Real Lifespan

The bottom bracket (also known as the crankset axle or bottom bracket in English) is one of the most important components of a bicycle’s drivetrain. Although it often goes unnoticed compared to more visible parts like the cassette or rear derailleur, its proper functioning is essential for a smooth and efficient pedal stroke.
October 16, 2025
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Training with Power: How ROTOR Power Meters Transform Your Performance on the Bike

A power meter is a device that measures the power in watts generated by the cyclist while pedaling. Unlike other indicators such as heart rate or speed, power is an objective metric, independent of external factors like stress, temperature, or altitude.
October 2, 2025
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