aluminium

How to cut your mountain bike handlebar: Carbon and aluminium MTB bar trimming explained

Trimming your mountain bike's handlebar is easy but that's not to say that mistakes can't be made. Let's avoid them with these tips

Thu, May 07, 2026 14:39
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“Not carbon, not sorry”: Cannondale launches aluminium CAAD14 road bike with classic silhouette and modern features

Cannondale revamps its long-standing alu platform with the horizontal top tube, high seatstays and smooth welds that defined the CAAD name – while adding fully internal cable routing, UDH compatibility and clearance for 32mm tyres

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 13:00
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Kinesis reckons it has launched the “ultimate endurance aluminium road bike frameset”, rivalling the performance of carbon

The Kinesis RTD has updated endurance-focused geometry, 34mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and a £950 price point. And some big claims behind it all

Mon, Feb 02, 2026 16:21
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As I search for a brand new bike, here are the features and standards I’ll be looking for

Are you considering a new bike, or swapping your existing components onto a new frameset? What's important to you? Here's a personal take on what I'm looking out for in my new steed

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 14:14
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Ribble launches new alloy Allroad bikes at a “more accessible price point”, starting at £1,429

The Allroad AL and Allroad E AL are alloy endurance bikes designed to “thrive in any condition,” featuring 35mm tyre clearance and "aero frame tubing". And yes, one of them is an e-bike

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 12:34
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Bicycle component materials explained: Carbon fibre vs alloy

A deep dive into these two popular component materials and the specific benefits they offer.

Sun, May 11, 2025 09:00
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Our pick of the top aluminium road bikes in 2026 — the more wallet-friendly alternative to carbon fibre

Although traditionally less expensive than their carbon counterparts, aluminium bikes are no longer the frame material choice of the frugal. Many modern aluminium bikes can offer great ride quality that sometimes even beats carbon fibre counterparts

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 13:14
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The Specialized Crux DSW is “the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made”… and it costs £2,300

Aluminium is making a comeback to the Specialized gravel line-up, as Crux gets an aluminium frame option

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:00
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Aluminium frames are the work of the devil

Aluminium frames may well have come a long way in recent years, but are they still as brutal on the body? Steve Thomas has his say

Mon, May 02, 2022 17:00
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2022 Specialized Allez Sprint vs Tarmac SL7: which is best?

Can you get the performance of the Tarmac at a fraction of the price? Specialized reckons you can with the 2022 Allez Sprint

Fri, Apr 01, 2022 12:02
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