Is it possible to ride a bicycle in winter: route, tires and preparation
How to assess a winter route, prepare your bike for snow and deicers, choose clothing, and check the lights before riding.
Cycling guides
Step-by-step instructions: understand the equipment, master the services and prepare for the race.
Bike and shopping
Winter bike tires: when you need studs and how to choose the size
Choosing tires for asphalt, snow and ice: studs, ETRTO sizes, frame clearances, pressure and breaking in according to the manufacturer's instructions.
How to store a bike in winter: apartment, balcony and garage
How to prepare a bike for winter storage, choose a location, check tires and batteries, and return to riding in the spring.
How to lubricate a bicycle chain and how to apply grease
Liquid lubricant for dry and wet weather, drip wax and hot paraffin. Chain cleaning, application, drying and common maintenance mistakes.
How to choose the size of a bicycle frame by height
Height, inseam, size chart for a specific model, and stack/reach. How to choose between two sizes and check the fit before purchasing.
How to set up a bike computer: wheel, sensors, and the first entry
Setting up a magnetic and GPS bike computer: wheel circumference, units, speed sensor, cadence, route, and checking saved activity.
Setting up the rear derailleur: indexing the cable system
How to distinguish cable tension and H, L, B screws, adjust indexing of a working rear derailleur and check the entire gear range.
What is a gravel bike and how does it differ from highway and MTB
What is gravel riding for, where to ride it, how it differs from road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes, and how to choose one for your routes.
How to choose a bicycle helmet: size, fit, and Mips
How to measure your head, try on a bike helmet, check the purpose and markings, understand Mips, and assess the history of damage.
How to pack a bike for an airplane
A case or bicycle suitcase, carrier's requirements and checking before baggage check-in. The plan of packing and assembling the bike after the flight.
How much does a bike fit cost and what is included in the price
Complete bike fit, bike selection, refit and spike adjustment: comparison of services, verified price examples and questions before recording.
How to prepare for bike fit: what to take and what to ask
Bicycle, bicycle masks, uniform, equipment and previous measurements: a practical checklist before setting up the landing.
How much does it cost to repair a carbon frame: how to compare estimates
Diagnostics, restoration of carbon fiber, painting and delivery: what works to check with the workshop before repairing the bicycle frame.
Bicycle frame painting: technology and price composition
How to order frame painting: material, preparation, plain color and custom, decals, disassembly of the bike and questions to the workshop.
How to compare two power meters
We record one workout from two sources, combine FIT files and analyze the difference in watts: a step-by-step guide for a bicycle computer and a machine.
How to buy bicycle parts in Russia in 2026
Where to look for bicycle parts, how to check compatibility and calculate the purchase with delivery. MarketINN, OpenCycle, local workshops and marketplace.
Which gravel bike to buy in 2027: models and prices
Which gravel bike to buy in 2027: Twitter, ready-made bikes, Chinese frames from SPCycle, Seraph, Carbonda, Faraoll, and used OpenCycle. Photos, prices, builds from AliExpress, and reviews.
Which road bike to buy in 2027: ready-made bikes, frames, and prices
Highways for the 2027 season: budget Twitter, JAVA, SAVA, Trinx and Sunpeed, Borant, Evolve CIMA and Chinese frames. Verified prices, photos and equipment.
How to check the compatibility of bicycle parts before buying
Cassette and drum, chain and sprockets, carriage and connecting rods, pads and brakes: what markings to find and what to check before ordering a bicycle part.
How to buy a used bike: check before the transaction
What to ask the seller and check when inspecting a used bike: size, origin, frame, transmission, wheels and the cost of the first maintenance.
How to list an item on the FATRACING marketplace
Step by step: what to prepare, how to place an ad for the sale of a bicycle or a complete set of equipment through your personal account or Telegram bot, how much moderation is going on and how to remove what has been sold.
How to choose the pressure in bicycle tires
System weight, tire width, camera and tubeless, rim and hookless limitations. How to use the pressure calculator and check the result on the road.
How to choose gears for lifts
Compare stars and cassettes in the FATRACING calculator: light transmission, development, cadence, range and power calculation on the rise.
How to compare the geometry of two bikes before buying
Comparison of frames by stack, reach, corners and base in FATRACING. How to enter manufacturer tables and read the differences regarding your bike.
How to transfer the landing to another bike
Compare the position of the steering wheel and saddle relative to the carriage, pick up the take-out and spacers in the FATRACING calculator and check the assembly limitations.
When to change the chain and how to determine its length
How to measure chain elongation, read the FATRACING calculator and check the length of the new chain according to the instructions of your transmission.
Fault diagnosis
The bike clicks under load: what to check
Clicks when pedaling: how to distinguish noise from chain slip, narrow down the search for the cause and explain the problem to the mechanic.
The disc brake rubs after removing the wheel
How to check the installation of the wheel, distinguish constant friction from periodic and understand when you need to adjust the brake in the workshop.
The tubeless loses pressure: how to find a leak
Checking the tire, valve and rim tape: where to look for bubbles, when to top up the sealant and what problem to go to the workshop with.
The chain slips under load: what to check
The pedal suddenly sinks: how to describe chain skipping, check wear and choose transmission diagnostics without replacing parts at random.
Gears shift poorly: where to start
The chain does not switch to the star, makes noise between gears, or the switch does not respond: checks for cable and electronic systems and the choice of service.
Disc brakes squeak: sound and braking
How to distinguish braking squeak from disc friction, check the circumstances of occurrence, and understand when pads, cleaning, or diagnostics are needed.
The brake lever sinks to the handlebars
What to do in case of excessive running of the brake handle: on-site inspection, signs of leakage, differences in cable and hydraulics and the correct request to the service.
The wheel is out of true: rim, tire, or hub?
How to separately observe the rim and tire, notice damage or play, and choose between truing the wheel, checking the fit, and repairing the hub.
The steering plays: how to find the source of the knocking
Noise when swaying the bicycle: how to check the steering area, distinguish the movement of the brake or fork, and understand when adjustment or repair is needed.
Races and results
Types of cycling: road, MTB, track, BMX, cyclocross and gravel
What is the difference between the main disciplines and formats of cycling races, what is the peloton and time trial and how to choose the first amateur start.
How to transport a bike to a race
Flying with a bicycle, luggage compartment or seating car and shipping by carrier: rules, experience of the 'Novgorodsky Trakt' and travel expenses.
How to choose the first bike race and register
Choose the first bike start: coverage, distance, climb, time limit, category and registration. Checklist before buying a slot.
What documents are needed for the cycling race in 2026
Medical admission, insurance, ID card and starter package. What has been changed by Order No. 484n since September 2026 and what to clarify with the organizer.
How to prepare a bike for the first gravel race
Tires, pressure, gears, water, repair kit and test ride: preparing the bike for the first gravel start without unnecessary purchases.
How to read the cycling race protocol
Absolute and category, time and lag, DNS, DNF and DSQ. How to find your result in the protocol and what to do if there is an error in it.
How to prepare a GPX for a trip or race
Open GPX on the FATRACING map, check the beginning and end of the track, save the link and download the file for yandex.navigator.
How to find your results and figure out FATRACING points
Find the rider's profile, check the protocols and rating filters, sort out the scoring and report an error as a result.
How to calculate the power for a long race
Analyze the FATRACING calculation: distance time, carbohydrates, liquid, food labels, food items and pocket layout.
Training and services
Apps for indoor trainer: Zwift, MyWhoosh, and ROUVY
How to choose an app for intervals, virtual races, and video routes: cost, devices, compatibility, ERG, and saving the workout.
Cadence on a bicycle: what it is and how it is related to gears
What is measured in pedal revolutions per minute, how to calculate the speed and cadence through the transmission and wheel circumference and check the sensor data.
Cycling for children: how to choose a section
How for a parent to choose a cycling school, check age, classes and expenses. First checked options in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Veliky Novgorod.
Intervals.icu: how to start a cyclist
The first launch of Intervals.icu: connecting the source, importing FIT, checking workouts, setting up zones and communicating with FATRACING. Without complicated schedules on the first day.
How to read Fitness, Fatigue and Form in Intervals.icu
What do load, form, and fatigue mean in Intervals.icu, why percentages differ from absolute values, and how to analyze schedule changes.
How to connect Polar Flow to FATRACING
Connecting Polar Flow in your personal account: login, access permission, new workouts and downloading FIT. Why the old story does not appear.
How to connect Ride with GPS to FATRACING
Step-by-step connection of Ride with GPS: access permission, a list of your trips, history pages, and downloading a FIT file.
How to Transfer Wahoo Workouts to FATRACING
Connecting Wahoo to FATRACING: direct login via your personal account and spare manual transfer of FIT via Intervals.icu.
How to transfer COROS and DURA workouts to FATRACING
How to export a FIT from COROS, upload a ride to Intervals.icu and view it in the FATRACING dashboard. Suitable for COROS watches and DURA bicycle computer.
How to choose a bike trainer
What questions to ask the trainer: experience with your discipline, feedback, plan adjustments, equipment and cost of work.
How to choose a bike camp for your level
How to compare bike camps: load and groups, escorts, bike rental, accommodation and expenses in excess of the participation price.
How to train at the indoor trainer right in the browser
Connect the smart machine to FATRACING, select a workout, set up FTP and ERG, and save the FIT file after the session.
Why the browser doesn't see the machine or heart rate monitor
Step-by-step Bluetooth check for FATRACING: browser, permissions, sensor type, busy connection and no readings.
How to ride in WATAKATA — FATRACING virtual races
FATRACING browser-based bike simulator: connecting the machine, choosing a route, training and saving check-in to your personal account, Strava and Intervals.icu.
How to record a podcast or interview in Podcaster Studio
FATRACING Studio for remote recording: room, guest link, camera and sound settings, track recording, and how to make sure everything reached the server.
How to create your interval training
Assemble the task in the FATRACING constructor: duration, FTP percentages, cadence, repetitions, checking the schedule and saving to the cabinet.
How to connect Intervals.icu to FATRACING
Connecting on the website and in the Telegram bot: API Key, Athlete ID and synchronization check.