Author George Ramelkamp

George Ramelkamp

Former workshop manager

George Ramelkamp is a former semi-professional bike racer and professional mechanic. He worked as the workshop manager for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and MBUK.

Recent articles by George Ramelkamp
Mechanical advantage is your friend

How to overhaul your freehub

Cut out the rumbling and grinding
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Workshop: 10 ways to make your road bike faster

10 ways to make your road bike faster – workshop

Gain speed through your setup
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The Poggio makes an ideal first carbon bike for the money

Mekk 2G Poggio P 2.0 – First ride review

As light on its feet as it is on your wallet
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Nitto Craft stem

Nitto Craft stem review

Quill stem from a past master
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Step 10

Workshop: How to swap components to a new frame

10 tips to help you
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Lubing green

Workshop: How to make your bike greener

10 tips to make your cycling more environmentally friendly
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Bruno 700c Tour

Bruno 700c Tour review

A classic tourer reissued
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Rossin Marathon

Rossin Marathon review

Fixie mixie mash-up
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KCNC 13T Jockey Wheels

KCNC 13T jockey wheels review

Cartridge bearing pulley wheels
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The Hanzo is a a well-sorted and sporty multi-use rig

Pearson Hanzo S3X review

Classic three-speed fixie
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Workshop: How to fit sealed cables

Keep things moving smoothly this winter
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The Volata conveys a feeling of accurate control and has a nose for the perfect line

Viner Volata – First ride review

Handbuilt Italian offering
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Tweak your aero ride

Workshop: How to prep your time trial / triathlon bike

Tweak your aero ride to satisfy your need for speed
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Try a little southern comfort – sit yourself down on a Litespeed Xicon and enjoy the ride

Litespeed Xicon review

Pin sharp titanium ride
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The Escape is a sporty runabout with a splash of Italian flavour

Wilier Escape Xenon review

Italian racing-fan fare for the common man
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The R.S2 Pro is a stunning carbon steed

Rotwild R.S2 Pro review

Hardcore carbon race bike
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Workshop: How to set up SRAM Force

10 tips when installing and adjusting the Force
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Workshop: Don't get whipped by chain problems

Tips for installing different brands
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A taller head-tube, shorter top-tube and longer wheelbase offer a more relaxed riding position

Cinelli Dinamo review

Ergonomically tuned sportive bike
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Campag Ergo Levers

Workshop: How to fit Campagnolo Ergo levers

Follow our step-by-step guide…
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Shimano FC-R600 Compact Chainset

Shimano FC-R600 compact chainset review

Set for sportive success
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Portly components add heft to a decent weight frame, but the Wilier still rides like a race bike

Wilier Triestina Lavaredo review

Tough yet elegant ride
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Fit and finish of components is impeccable and oozes quality

Boardman Pro Carbon review

Climbs like a mountain goat
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Van Nicholas Mistral

Van Nicholas Mistral review

High class, less cash
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