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White spokes, tubs and no front-end integration: Chris Horner’s Vuelta-winning Trek Madone from 2013
In 2013, at the age of 41, Chris Horner became the oldest rider to win the Vuelta a España, or any Grand Tour for that matter. He’s also the most recent American to win a Grand Tour, but will Sepp Kuss be next? Let’s take a look at Horner’s Radioshack Leopard team edition Trek Madone 7.9 that … Read more
Howies Men’s Doull Short Sleeve Cycle Jersey
The Howies Men’s Doull Short Sleeve Cycle Jersey is well made, from a blend of merino and polyester, and does a good job of wicking away sweat and regulating body temperature, but I didn’t find it as comfortable against the skin as some, and the fit around the arms didn’t really work for me either.Read … Read more
All new Roubaix SL8 is the “smoothest” and fastest endurance road bike ever, claims Specialized
Specialized has unveiled the all-new Roubaix SL8 endurance road bike. The brand’s mile muncher now comes with vastly updated Future Shock 3.0 damping tech, mudguard mounts and 40mm tyre clearance, making it gravel-capable. Prices start at £2,500 for the standard Roubaix SL8, going up to a whopping £12,000 for the top-of-the-range Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8. With these updates and big claims come … Read more
Conservative minister says government still considering new “dangerous cycling” law
The government is continuing to consider legislation to tackle “dangerous cycling”, Justice Minister Edward Argar today told Parliament, as current laws are “old” and “difficult to successfully prosecute offences”.Answering questions in the House of Commons during ‘Justice Questions’, Argar responded to a query from former Leader of the House Andrea Leadsom who asked what work was … Read more
Deda Elementi Superleggero 25mm Setback Seatpost
The Deda Elementi Superleggero 25mm Setback Seatpost does just what most people want from carbon – it looks trick, saves weight over aluminium and increases comfort. It’s a pretty expensive option, though, and you can find lighter posts.Superleggero is Italian for ‘superlight,’ and at 172g this is… well, not that super. It’s more ‘medioleggero’ really … Read more
Have you got what it takes to slay the Dragon Ride in 2024? Take on the UK’s longest and most legendary one-day sportive
Need a challenge for next summer to motivate you through the winter? Well, challenging bike rides don’t come much bigger than the Dragon Ride — an iconic and brutal sportive across some of Wales’ most stunning terrain that might just be able to claim the title as Britain’s hardest sportive.Enter the Dragon Ride 2024Dragon Ride 2023 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Each year thousands … Read more
Wahoo introduces £1,400 Kickr Move indoor trainer with “the closest real-world ride-feel”
Wahoo has introduced two new devices designed to improve indoor riding: the Kickr Move smart turbo trainer, which it says offers “the closest real-world, smart trainer ride-feel” thanks to the addition of fore/aft movement, and the Kickr Bike Shift that’s a lot cheaper than the brand’s existing smart bike.The Kickr Move comes in above the current … Read more