Oscar Huckle

Oscar Huckle

Technical writer

Oscar Huckle is a technical writer at BikeRadar. He has been an avid cyclist since his teenage years, initially catching the road cycling bug and riding for a local club. He’s since been indoctrinated into gravel riding and more recently has taken to the dark art of mountain biking. His favourite rides are epic road or gravel routes, and he has also caught the bikepacking bug hard after completing the King Alfred’s Way and West Kernow Way. Oscar has a BA degree in English Literature and Film Studies and has close to a decade of cycling industry experience, initially working in a variety of roles at Evans Cycles before joining Carbon Bike Repair. He is particularly fond of workshop tool exotica and is a proponent of Campagnolo groupsets. Oscar prefers lightweight road and gravel frames with simple tube shapes, rather than the latest trend for aerodynamics and full integration. He is obsessed with keeping up to date with all the latest tech, is fixated with the smallest details and is known for his unique opinions.

Recent articles by Oscar Huckle

How to service the hubs on your bike

Service your wheel bearings for a smoother ride
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Drivetrain lifespan, derailleur drama and road bike touring mounting woes

Your questions answered by the experts
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How to measure bolt circle diameters – and why cranks use different BCDs

Crankset BCD demystified 
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Specialized Propero 4 helmet

Can Specialized’s second-tier all-rounder lid deftly balance aerodynamics and weight? 
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A one-stop chain waxing shop, funky Attaquer crocs and jersey, weight-weenie Fizik kicks, an airy Specialized helmet and nifty electric pumps

Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week
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DT Swiss announces new Ratchet DEG freehubs with lowest engagement angle ever 

The brand is also launching a limited-edition pair of Red 240 hubs
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Cane Creek says gravel suspension isn't fit for purpose but its new Invert fork is the 'Goldilocks' solution

US brand claims the Invert is "world's first" true gravel fork
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Oscar wraps up an endurance-heavy year aboard the Look 765 Optimum

Oscar reflects on his year with the 'genre-defining' Look 765 Optimum
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Decathlon’s £4,000 Riverside GCR takes on premium gravel bikes

Can the carbon-framed GCR deliver comparable performance to more expensive gravel rivals? 
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BMC Roadmachine 01 Two

BMC’s flagship endurance bike thoroughly impresses with its forward-thinking design
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New BMC Roadmachine ups tyre clearance to 40mm and introduces down tube storage

The new BMC Roadmachine is claimed to be 27 per cent more compliant than its predecessor 
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HT M2 pedals

Lightweight, open-cage pedals for gravel and cross-country riding
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Presta vs Schrader: what’s the difference between inner tube valves?

We break down the two valve types 
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Everything you need to know about bikepacking and touring tents

Everything you ever wanted to know about bikepacking and cycle touring tents
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Gravel bike tyre pressure explained | Recommended pressures and key points to consider

How to find the correct tyre pressure for your gravel bike 
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Torque About Tools | From 3D-printed spoke wrenches to a silky smooth Enduro hub and suspension pivot bearing kit 

An all-metal bleed bucket from Pinner and resurrected hex keys from Silca  
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Got a tech question you can’t answer? We want to hear from you 

Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com 
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Best titanium road bikes 2024 | 11 frames that are good enough to ride forever

The best titanium road bikes, as reviewed by the BikeRadar team
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Specialized Turbo Porto is designed to replace your car with 200kg of overall capacity

New long-tail electric cargo bike can carry two kids and still has room for your shopping
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How to remove and install a bike wheel | Step-by-step guide to quick-release and thru-axle wheels

Everything you need to know to remove and install a bike wheel
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Best bike torque wrenches 2024 – and how to choose the right one for your tool kit

Our pick of the best torque wrenches for cycling, reviewed and rated
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Uncharted Supply Co. The Park Pack

Not quite a knock out of the park
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How to use a torque wrench | Settings, maintenance and more explained

Learn how to use this essential bike maintenance tool correctly
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Is chain waxing about to go mainstream? Silca and Finish Line aim to simplify waxing process with new product launches

Chain waxing has just been simplified 
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