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Clever component upgrades for kids bikes

Kids are much more trend and fashion-aware than they're given credit for. Parents know that kids love personalisation, especially regarding their bikes.

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 08:00
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There’s more to cycling holidays than just Majorca! Two expert tour guides pick their ultimate cycling trip bucket list destinations

Want to take on some lesser known, but even more epic roads this year? We speak to two experienced road cycling guides from renowned cycle holiday company, Saddle Skedaddle, about their dream road riding destinations in Spain and Colombia

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 16:50
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Classics special: check out Fabian Cancellara’s 2016 Trek Domane SLR

With Classics season upon us, let’s take a look back at the high-tech bike that Spartacus rode in his final race season, with rim brakes and mechanical shifting

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 21:45
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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

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 18:18
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Simplon claims its Pride II is still the fastest bike on earth – and this custom version certainly looks the part

Well, that's what was claimed in 2021, but this newly built custom edition is surely still fast as!

Sun, Feb 25, 2024 21:44
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From the wild ‘Badlands’ to the pristine Tuscan countryside: here’s how to find the best gravel riding in Spain and Italy

If you've ever thought about going abroad to ride some gravel, these two destinations should be on your bucket list

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 18:09
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First ride: Tern Orox

A behemoth of a bike that's loads of fun and very capable... do you really need one?

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 16:03
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Check out Burls’ eye-catching new titanium road bike

Essex based titanium bike specialist debuts new model with disc brakes and internal routing, available off the peg or in a custom geometry

Tue, Feb 20, 2024 21:45
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In need of an XL gravel bike with 36-inch wheels? Curve Cycling has answered your prayers… but you’ll need to fund its production

The Titanosaur, designed specifically for tall people, will see the light of day if at least 20 riders commit to crowdfunding. The bike will also be "a great way to meet people and will work faster than any dating app", apparently

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 21:44
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How to conquer long bike rides without getting too tired: smash long-distance epics and avoid the dreaded bonk with these top tips

Have some long days in the saddle planned and worried about lasting the day (or multiple days)? These long distance cycling training and preparation tips will ensure you can tackle big rides without hitting that wall

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 14:00
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Scarab Cycles – the story of a Columbian steel bike company

For Scarab Cycles founder, Santiago Toro, steel was the only real way to bring his obsession for creating bicycles to the people of Columbia and the world.

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 16:00
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How green is your carbon bike? And why your next one could be made from recycled carbon fibre

It's light, it's strong, it offers ultra-tunable performance… what's not to like about carbon fibre? We take a look at the dark side of carbon and the steps being taken to mitigate it

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 12:00
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What’s the best budget smart trainer? Wahoo Kickr Core vs Zwift Hub One vs Van Rysel D500

In this battle of the budget direct drive smart trainers, we pitch three of the best against each other to find out which is best for your indoor riding in 2024

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 13:37
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Bespoked flashback: check out the smooth-riding Reilly T325D titanium road bike

With the Bespoked handmade bicycle show coming to a new UK venue in 2024, check out this titanium beauty we first saw at the expo five years ago

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 21:45
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Is this the return of the rim brake!? Ritchey’s Road Logic makes a comeback in three configurations

After a hiatus, the iconic steel steed - reportedly Tom Ritchey's favourite bike – has returned, and can even be broken into two bits for your travels if you opt for the Break-Away model

Sun, Feb 04, 2024 21:44
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Gravel bike vs road bike – understanding the differences

They might be similar looking but these two bikes couldn’t be any more different from a geometry and purpose perspective.

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 16:12
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Road cycling for beginners: 10 tips to transform your cycling experience

Whether you're dusting off an old bike or eyeing a brand new ride these 10 top tips will make your cycling journey a whole lot smoother!

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 13:22
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Range anxiety: how to get the most from your e-bike battery

Don't want to find yourself out of power when you're out riding? Ready our handy tips

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 16:23
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Dylan Johnson’s Felt Breed Carbon — a controversial gravel race bike with… mountain bike tyres

The pro gravel racer claims that mountain bike tyres are the fastest, and also rips up the bikefitting rulebook with this aggressive setup

Sun, Jan 28, 2024 21:44
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Mountain bike body armour – everything you need to know

Your complete guide to MTB body armour

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:25
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Is this the ultimate smooth ride? Check out the Trek Domane SL 6

Find out about this endurance bike’s clever tech that smooths the road to keep you feeling fresh

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 21:45
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We unveil the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2023/24

After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering a wide range of different types of cycling, it’s time to find out which models have made it into our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and which is the overall winner

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 12:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2023/24: the best road bikes

Out of all the road-focused bikes we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months, it’s time to find out which are the best

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 12:00
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Are budgie smugglers the new gravel craze? No, but that’s what F1 star Valtteri Bottas was rocking at Australia’s newest gravel race

The Finnish racing driver, who seems to like cycling more than the driving nowadays, took his Canyon Grail CFR and not a lot else to race RADL GRVL earlier this week

Sun, Jan 21, 2024 21:44
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Stay cycling fit over 60 — all the tips you need to enjoy riding into your 60s and beyond

Whether you're a lifelong cyclist, looking for new ways to stay fit as you get older or are the founder of road.cc, these cycling fitness tips are for you! Make your 60s the best years on your bike yet

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 14:00
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