Specialized has unveiled its lightest ever road cycling shoes, the S-Works Exos weighing a claimed 150g (half shoe, size 42) with a Boa dial, and the even lighter Exos which switches to laces for a 99g weight (half shoe, size 42). They are also its most expensive ever shoes, costing £450 and £600 respectively.You can … Read more
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The Zefal Shield S10 is a minimalist rear mudguard that offers a decent amount of coverage to the rider and has a sturdy fixing system. For a cheap and cheerful fix, what’s not to like? Pros: Secure fitment, decent coverage Cons: Restricts the use of a saddle bag Sometimes you’re going to find yourself having … Read more
Light, stiff and very comfortable, Specialized’s new S-Works Exos shoes are highly impressive, as well they should be for £450. I’ve been riding them for the past week and have managed to clock up a fair few miles, enough to form a first impression before long-term testing continues.If you missed all the key launch details have a read of … Read more
The Selle San Marco Mantra Full-Fit Carbon FX is the company’s answer to the flat-profiled, aggressive, racer’s saddle. It’s surprisingly comfortable considering how firm it is, and the carbon fibre construction brings the weight right down. Pros: Comfortable despite its firmness Cons: Central channel isn’t the most effective Taking the Mantra CFX out of its … Read more
The UCI has confirmed that Victor Campenaerts, will make an attempt on the Hour Record currently held by Sir Bradley Wiggins, in April.Wiggins set his record of 54.526 kilometres at London’s Lee Valley VeloPark in June 2015, and in December backed the Belgian cyclist to beat it in response to news that Campenaerts planned to … Read more
News that a naked cyclist in Warrington had been reported to police has prompted a response from British Naturism, which points out that taking your clothes off in public is not necessarily a crime.As we reported on our live blog yesterday evening, the man was spotted riding in the buff near Fiddlers Ferry Boat Yard and … Read more
PRO’s PLT Carbon Handlebar offers good stiffness and excellent comfort and is reasonably lightweight, at a price that is lower than most other carbon options. The compact drop offers a powerful sprinting position and the round tops with internal cable routing mean the tops are a super-comfy place to spend time on the climbs and … Read more
SRAM and Campagnolo might have gone 12-speed, but Rotor has made the leap to 13-speed with its brand new 1x single ring groupset. We first saw Rotor’s new 1×13 groupset at Eurobike last year – Dave did a first look video – and now we can furnish you with more details including prices, specs and … Read more
