Tech

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 Sponsored

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hustle City: all-action cycling fitness game now playable with dumb trainer and speed sensor

Increasing accessibility to the indoor game, could this be the best distraction for packing in a serious workout for all budgets? We spoke to the game producers to find out what it is all about...

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 08:50
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Bike at bedtime: take a look at BMC’s URS 01 gravel bike

Short for ‘Unrestricted’, the URS has minimalist suspension system built into the seatstays

Sun, Aug 08, 2021 20:30
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First Ride Review: Ribble Endurance AL e

Stu gives his first impressions on what the addition of a motor brings to Ribble's very capable Endurance range

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 14:00
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Can you build a bamboo bike in an afternoon… in a shed? Part 1

Really, the 'part 1' bit of the title should tell you that the answer is no

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 12:03
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Bike at Bedtime: check out Cannondale’s SuperSix Evo Carbon Disc 105

This stiff and lightweight road bike now comes with a whole bunch of aero features. It's a way smoother ride than you might expect too

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 20:45
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Updated: Anna Kiesenhofer’s Olympic gold medal-winning Scott Addict

The bike that lead the Olympic road race from start to finish - check out the details of the bike rode to a shock victory by the Austrian

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 10:26
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