The latest update to road.cc Recommends has gone live with our pick of the very best bikes and kit that we reviewed in July 2021, and we’ve added some fantastic products to the mix.Trek Domane SL Disc frameset RCCR-1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Here are the latest additions…Castelli Premio Black Bib ShortsPactimo Mens Summit Aero SS … Read more
The Vel 50 RL Carbon Tubeless Disc Wheelset is really good value for money. Its £699 price tag is the first thing that catches your eye, and Vel has achieved that price without scrimping on quality or performance. If you fancy an upgrade and you value durability and an aero advantage over a superlight weight … Read more
The Aeron Packable Gilet from dhb is a lightweight solution if you want a bit of protection on a cool or breezy day, and this very bright yellow option will get you noticed. The performance is good, but the fit I found to be just a bit off.To be honest a gilet is a pretty … Read more
The Endura Asym Short Sleeved Jersey is a tight-fitting but very comfortable top that suits typical UK summers well. The thin, close-woven fabric is not quite as breathable as some on the very hottest days, but it’s better at blocking wind on the descents in our more usual warm weather.In my chart-recommended size medium, the … Read more
It wasn’t the first time that the bike shop owner had tried to sell me some super expensive and very blingy piece of kit… but this time I did wonder if she was taking the proverbial.> Steve Thomas: How getting a Raleigh for Christmas changed my lifeA carbon fibre stem, of all things. I mean, … Read more
The Orro X Repente saddle is fairly lightweight and has the unusual design element that the upper section can be removed from the base with ease and even swapped out for an alternative cover. I’ve found it extremely comfortable during testing, and although saddle shape is very personal, I reckon the flex built into the … Read more
Great Britain are reportedly among a number of teams that filed a complaint against the Danish team pursuit squad’s use of medical tape placed on their shins as well as alleged illegal baselayers in yesterday’s qualifying rounds. The Danes were given a warning and didn’t use the tape in today’s races, but they have not been … Read more
