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Trek Domane SLR review
James SpenderThursday, October 6, 2022 - 16:20 The Domane is a tremendously smooth bike thanks to Trek’s IsoSpeed rear damping system and high volume, 32mm tubeless tyres4.0 / 5£9,500 The Trek Domane...
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Pro bike: Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's stunning Danish-coloured Lapierre Xelius SL
Will Strickson12 Oct 2022 FDJ-Suez-Futuroscope's Danish national champion got a brand new bike to finish the season Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig has had the best season of her career. FDJ-Suez-Futuroscope's...
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Want to ride an actual pro bike? Bike Room has you covered
Joseph Delves13 Oct 2022 Online bike retail and trading platform offers a way to buy refurbished and ex-pro bikes At the end of the pro cycling season, pro teams have a bunch of bicycles to offload....
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New Trek Domane+ SLR e-bike claims sub-12kg weight and non-electric ride feel
Paul Norman13 Oct 2022 Trek debuts new TQ motor system, and adds alloy option to the range too Trek has launched two new e-bike ranges, based on the latest Domane platform. There are carbon and alloy...
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Spoon Sestriere Scandium offers bespoke frame and high spec for under £5,000
Paul Norman14 Oct 2022 Spoon Customs says that its bespoke builds now rival off-the-peg bikes on spec and price Spoon Customs has launched its Sestriere Scandium bike at the Bespoke Handmade Bike Show...
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Giant Propel Advanced SL review
Sam ChallisWednesday, October 26, 2022 - 17:14 The new Propel might just be the most complete race bike out there5.0 / 5€12,000 / $12,500 / AU$13,999 (UK pricing TBC) The new Giant Propel has undergone...
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Gallery: The best tech of the 2022 National Hill Climb Championships
Will Strickson31 Oct 2022 Both winners’ bikes plus some other special bits of customised kit Hill climbs produce the most interesting tech choices, fact. So while photographer James York was out...
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Factor Ostro VAM review
Jamie WilkinsFriday, November 4, 2022 - 12:12 The Ostro VAM stakes a legitimate claim to being the ultimate all-round race bike5.0 / 5£9,450 The Factor Ostro VAM does an excellent job of blending the...
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Meet the maker: Firefly Bicycles
Will Strickson9 Nov 2022 Kevin Wolfson of Boston-based Firefly Bicycles explains how the company got creative with titaniumKevin Wolfson of Boston-based Firefly Bicycles explains how the company got...
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What We Ride: James’s handbuilt (by him) custom Cyclist Thread race bike
James Spender9 Nov 2022 Deputy editor James’s orange flyer was made on a framebuilding course and is perfectly imperfect What’s that, pal? You built your bike did ya? Wrapped that bar tape? Put your...
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Moots goes fully integrated with Vamoots CRD priced at nearly £10k for...
Paul Norman15 Nov 2022 There’s not a cable in sight on this ultra-premium titanium road bike Moots has today launched its latest premium titanium road bike, the Vamoots CRD. Moots says that it’s...
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Best aero bikes 2022: Ride faster for less effort
Paul Norman22 Nov 2022 The best aero road bikes ridden and reviewed The best aero bikes offer free speed, however fast you're riding. A systematic approach to aerodynamics could be the biggest...
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Canyon Aeroad CFR review
Peter StuartWednesday, November 23, 2022 - 10:00 The Canyon Aeroad CFR is an aero bike that doesn't feel like one4.5 / 5£9,899 The Canyon Aeroad CFR introduced several novel design concepts to the aero...
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Italian master: Behind the scenes at Pegoretti
James Witts28 Nov 2022 Dario Pegoretti was a giant of the framebuilding world, and since his death in 2018, his company has strived to keep his legend aliveWords James Witts Photography Aaron Guy...
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Opinion: Round tubes are best
Pete Muir28 Nov 2022 Keep your kamm-tails and get over your ovals. The best frame tube profile shape, says Cyclist editor Pete Muir, is an old-fashioned circle I am the proud owner of four bicycles –...
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How the Campag Kid built a period-correct sub-7kg steel drillium masterpiece
Charlotte Head29 Nov 2022 The specialist refurbisher talks drilling holes in bicycles, 70s time-trials and how Alf Engers almost didn’t finish his 25-mile race It has been 50 years since Eddy Merckx...
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Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 Di2 review
Will StricksonTuesday, November 29, 2022 - 16:29 The 2023 Ultimate is the people’s Aeroad5.0 / 5£6,449 / $6,999 / €6,499 The fifth generation of the Canyon Ultimate has been the subject to tweaks...
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Aero vs. lightweight bike: Which is better for climbing?
Jamie Wilkins30 Nov 2022 At what gradient does a lightweight bike and kit become more effective than an aero setup? Cyclist goes in search of the tipping point The benefits of lightness when riding...
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2023 Basso Astra gets relaxed geometry, 35mm tyre clearance and...
Charlotte Head30 Nov 2022 Endurance road bike increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel Basso has released an update to its long-standing endurance road bike, the Astra. With a...
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Meet the maker: Tom Donhou
Will Strickson1 Dec 2022 Tom Donhou’s latest creation puts function – and the future – firstWords Will Strickson Photography Jason PachosTom Donhou isn’t new to the game. He has been building frames...
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What We Ride: Charlotte’s Canyon Aeroad custom build
Charlotte Head1 Dec 2022 Tech writer Charlotte’s stylish Aeroad was built with blood, sweat and tears, and is all the better for it I have never enjoyed road cycling. Yes, I did just say that and, yes,...
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Click and print: how 3D printing is changing bike design
Joe Delves2 Dec 2022 From lines of code on a computer to components for bicycles, 3D printing is closing the gap between ideas and reality Translating the work of a designer directly into reality has...
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New Look 765 Optimum adds rough road comfort, T47 and mudguard mounts
Paul Norman6 Dec 2022 New bike uses Look’s proprietary carbon tech and endurance geometry Look has launched its latest bike, the new model 765 Optimum, which replaces the current bike of the same name....
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Trial by fire: Remembering the Bicycle Academy
Pete Muir7 Dec 2022 In 2017, Cyclist spent two weeks at the Bicycle Academy to see if even the most inexperienced craftsman can really become a framebuilderWith the sad news that the Bicycle Academy in...
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Specialized Allez Sport review
Charlotte HeadFriday, December 9, 2022 - 15:58 A solid entry-level road bike that deserves better brakes3.5 / 5£1,250 The Specialized Allez Sport is an entry-level alloy road bike aimed at beginner and...
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Best road bikes: Best bikes from under £1,000 to over £10,000
Will Strickson9 Dec 2022 A breakdown of the best bikes of 2022 – plus what you should consider if you are looking to buy Buying a new road bike can be one of life’s bigger decisions. For many, it’s as...
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Colnago finally confirms its Prototipo as the new V4Rs all-round race bike
Charlotte HeadSam Challis12 Dec 2022 The new bike is officially named, with more focus on aerodynamics and pro-inspired geometry Colnago has confirmed the launch of its new V4Rs, amid months of...
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Trek Madone SLR 9 eTap review
Sam ChallisWednesday, December 14, 2022 - 17:05 The new Madone is leaner, meaner and wickedly quick 4.0 / 5£14,500Released in summer 2022, the latest Trek Madone SLR is the platform’s seventh...
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New Wilier Granturismo SLR gets elastomer rear suspension and 32mm tyre...
Paul Norman15 Dec 2022 Wilier’s new endurance bike includes aero and compliance features and borrows from the race bike range too Wilier has launched its latest generation endurance bike, the...
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Vaast R/1 review
Will StricksonFriday, December 16, 2022 - 15:36 A racy aesthetic paired with relaxed geometry gives the R/1 the best of both worlds, but it's the material that takes centre stage4.0 / 5£4,999 The Vaast...
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Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to know
Paddy Maddison19 Dec 2022 Lighter, more aero, stiffer… but how does bike frame stiffness actually affect your ride? And is more always better? When it comes to cycling performance, stiffer means...
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Meet the maker: Teme Frameworks’ Ben Yarnold
Jonathan Manning21 Dec 2022 Raise a glass to Teme Frameworks, the bespoke bike builder that chose the unusual approach of honouring beer on its head tube badge A recent study by data analysts and...
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Vintage pro bike: Jacek Berruti’s 1920s Alcyon
Felix Lowe11 Jan 2023 L’Eroica icon Jacek Berruti on why his century-old steel Alcyon steed continues to invoke the heroicWords Felix Lowe Photography Paolo Penni MartelliIn a bid to spice up the 1927...
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Argonaut RM3 review
James SpenderWednesday, January 18, 2023 - 11:24 Possibly the zenith of custom carbon framebuilding, beautifully balanced with sublime right quality and exceptional handling5.0 / 5Approx £13,500 as...
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Fairlight Strael 3.0 review
Will StricksonFriday, January 20, 2023 - 17:16 The third generation of British manufacturer Fairlight’s Strael steel road bike is all-season, all-distance and all-conquering5.0 / 5£4,204 as tested...
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Best endurance road bikes 2023: Combining comfort and speed
Paul Norman25 Jan 2023 The best endurance road bikes let you cover long distances without sacrificing too much speed – here are our favourites Endurance road bikes share many of the attributes of race...
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3T’s Strada ICR is a fresh take on cable integration
Sam Challis26 Jan 2023 A clever trick has hidden the new 3T Strada’s cables When the original 3T Strada was released in 2017, the controversy around its 1× gearing system (a 2× version, the Strada Due,...
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The complete history of the Giant TCR
Sam Challis30 Jan 2023‘Total compact road’ geometry changed the game for the modern road bike, and 25 years on the Giant TCR is still at the cutting edge‘Total compact road’ geometry changed the game...
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Meet the maker: Andy Parsons of Eastwood Cycle Works
Paddy Maddison1 Feb 2023 Andy Parsons of Eastwood Cycle Works tells Cyclist about swapping a career in the police force for a framebuilding passion project‘It has never been about selling millions of...
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Pro bike: Sam Culverwell of AT85’s Dolan Ares with Shimano 105
Charlotte Head2 Feb 2023 British Continental team AT85 mix things up with new name, bike sponsor and power meter partner Sam Culverwell is one of several new riders on the roster of AT85 – formerly...
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