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Specialized Ares first ride 2

Your complete guide to Specialized’s road shoe range

Specialized offers footwear to suit every budget. Find out which is the best choice for you and the riding you do

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 10:00
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2021 CHPT3 Vielo V 1 Anna bike

First ride review: CHPT3 spec Vielo V+1 Strato

Here’s what we thought of this 1x optimised racer in David Millar’s chosen Campagnolo Ekar build

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 12:45
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Sonny Colbrelli Merida Reacto Paris-Roubaix (Credit A.S.O._Pauline Ballet)-1

The bikes that won Paris-Roubaix – Tubeless, disc and aero for Colbrelli and Deignan

After the cobbles had been tamed and the mud washed out of eyes, the Trek Domane SLR 9 and Merida Reacto Team-E stood as the winning steeds of Paris-Roubaix 2021

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 09:50
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2021 Basso x Faema

Bike at bedtime: take a look at this beautiful Basso x Faema Diamante

Marking Basso’s new partnership with the Italian coffee machine company, all the proceeds of this special edition bike will be donated to World Bicycle Relief

Sun, Oct 03, 2021 20:30
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Baggies, gravel and laissez-faire route planning: my unconventional morning with David Millar in Girona

Why baggies, where his brand CHPT3 is heading and more

Sat, Oct 02, 2021 11:00
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Peter Sagan’s Specialized S-Works Roubaix – But will he ride mechanical?

Sagan has been spotted riding both his Shimano Di2 bike and a mechanical Dura-Ace setup in his Paris-Roubaix recon rides

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 11:46
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Bare bar riding: Ditch the devices and start riding free

Do your devices and their stats determine or impact your ride? Why not ditch them and take it all in?

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 11:07
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How to decide on the best Specialized saddle for your type of riding May 2021

How to decide on the best Specialized saddle for your type of riding

Don’t let saddle pain spoil your ride. Here’s what the experts at Specialized say you need to be aware of to find your saddle soulmate...

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 11:00
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt vs Garmin Edge 530 – which is best?

Two of the most popular cycling computers go head-to-head... which one is the best computer you can buy at the £250 price point in 2021?

Fri, Sep 24, 2021 09:17
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2021 Pinarello Dogma DiskBrake Grenadiers PRBX_03833

Does the bike industry really want to force you on to disc brakes?

With Ineos Grenadiers switching to disc brakes, we fact-check a theory that just won't go away

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 14:48
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2021 Vitus Zenium full bike

Bike at bedtime: take a look at the Vitus Zenium

For commutes, crits, club rides or sportives, this is the brand's all-rounder

Sun, Sep 19, 2021 20:30
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The evolution of gravel bikes: what’s changed in the past decade?

How have gravel bikes evolved? Dave digs out his Kinesis Tripster ATR from 2013 and compares it to the latest v3 model

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 11:30
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2021 Rapha Baum full bike

Bike at Bedtime: take a look at the Rapha x Baum titanium collab bike

Hand assembled in Australia, every Orbis all-rounder special edition bike will be a one-of-a-kind, rolling on 28mm tyres and with Shimano's new 12 speed groupset an option

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 20:30
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1x Drivetrains – when less really means less

The triple chainset was once a staple of off-road grinding until we were convinced that the 1x system was the future. I say give us back our gears.

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 15:27
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Ridley Kanzo Fast full bike

Bike at bedtime: take a look at Ridley’s Kanzo Fast

Featuring Ridley’s deep F-Tubing tube shapes, fully integrated cable routing and aero gravel flared bars, this should be one fast off-roader…

Sun, Sep 12, 2021 20:30
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How to make the most of Strava’s exploring features for your next adventure

Heatmaps, personalised segment and route suggestions, and Strava’s live location sharing feature can all help you take on bigger and exciting rides - here’s what you need to know

Wed, Sep 08, 2021 10:30
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Bike at bedtime: take a look at Officine Mattio’s new OM1 S

100% made in Italy’s Cuneo region, this road racing bike can be fully customised with Italian components

Tue, Sep 07, 2021 20:30
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2021 BMC Roadmachine 01 ONE

Bike at bedtime: take a look at BMC’s Roadmachine 01 ONE with new shiny Dura-Ace Di2

All-rounder with top tube bag compatibility now equipped with Shimano’s brand-new top-end groupset

Sun, Sep 05, 2021 20:30
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Bike at Bedtime: Fairlight Strael 3.0 with new Shimano 12-speed groupset

Steel endurance bike now comes in new Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 and Ultegra R8100 builds

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 20:45
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22 bikes equipped with new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets Sept 2021

34 bikes equipped with new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets, from BMC, Trek, Merida, Canyon and more

Check out the first complete bikes fitted with the brand new Di2-only groupsets, starting from £3,949

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 16:00
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Factor Vista

Bike at bedtime: take a look at Factor’s Vista

Built around 30 to 35mm tyres, this allroad bike is not confined to smooth tarmac

Sun, Aug 29, 2021 20:30
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26 inch mountain bikes 2021

How 26″ wheels are still turning out the fun

They may well have fallen out of fashion, but there's still goodness and good reasoning in riding 26 inchers.

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 10:33
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2022 Merida Scultura Vuelta – 1

Bike at Bedtime: check out Merida’s unreleased Scultura

Take a look at a new road bike that has already been ridden to a Vuelta a Espana stage win, despite not having been officially launched yet

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 20:45
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Bike at Bedtime – Gold Colnago Mexico

Here’s a rather bling Colnago to help you wind down before bed.

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 21:15
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Ribble launch radical new Ultra aero road bike (+ video)

British brand says the design brief was to create “the fastest aero road bike in the real world”

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 08:00
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What’s the difference between hooked and hookless bike wheels, and which is better for you?

When it comes to tubeless rims, much of the bike industry appears to say that hookless is the future; but it might not always be your best option

Wed, Aug 18, 2021 11:26
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Bike at bedtime: Orbea Orca Aero M20 Team

With a new Orbea aero road bike spotted at the Vuelta, here's a look at the company's old, non-disc brake model

Tue, Aug 17, 2021 21:00
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6 bicycle brake safety checks – stop faster with better braking

Your brakes are pretty important, so whether you’ve got rim brakes or disc brakes, here are six vital but simple checks to make before you head out on a ride.

Mon, Aug 16, 2021 11:54
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2021 Canyon Grail AL 1

Bike at Bedtime: check out Canyon’s Grail AL gravel bike

Super versatile and affordable, the aluminium Grail shares geometry with Canyon’s flagship CF SLX model

Sun, Aug 15, 2021 20:30
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How environmentally sustainable is your cycle clothing?

Many of us want to make eco-friendly choices when it comes to our bike kit. Find out what you need to look for to make the greenest choice

Sun, Aug 15, 2021 11:00
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