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Carbon frame and electronic shifting for under £2,200? Polygon’s new Strattos promises a “sharper price point” for all-road bikes

The new Polygon Strattos comes in four builds, with mechanical and electronic shifting options and 34mm tyre clearance, starting at €1,599 and weighing from 8.7kg. The entry-level model also comes equipped with Shimano's new 11-speed Tiagra groupset

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 15:00

You’ve got £500 to spend on a bike: what would you buy? Here are the choices of the road.cc Tech Team

Should you go second-hand, buy new, or build up a frame with components of your choice? Here's what we'd do, which will hopefully provide plenty of inspiration if you're looking to buy a bike on a budget

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 14:15

How much faster is an expensive road bike? Testing a top-end race bike vs a Facebook Marketplace bargain

To find out if a super expensive bike and equipment is really worth it, we pitched a thoroughbred road racing bike with all mod cons against a much more humble offering in an attempt to find out just how much speed you can buy

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 15:59