Bianchi Oltre XR4 review
James SpenderMonday, January 15, 2018 - 15:56 Undeniably rapid but while its modified carbon lay-up brings new levels of comfort, its DNA has been slightly dulled in the process4.0 / 5£9,800 I remember...
View ArticleQ&A: Framebuilding pioneer Craig Calfee
James Spender7 Dec 2017 From bamboo e-bikes to full suspension racers, framebuilding pioneer Craig Calfee talks carbon fibre, Greg LeMond and the future of bikesCyclist: While many companies claim to...
View ArticleClimbers' bikes ride test: Cannondale v Trek v Fuji on Mont Ventoux
Sam Challis25 Jan 2018 Cyclist tests the climbing credentials of three featherweight bikes on the slopes of the mythical Mont VentouxWordsSam Challis | Photography Juan Trujillo AndradesI’m feeling a...
View ArticleCannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc 2018 review
Stu BowersThursday, January 25, 2018 - 17:00 There's no such thing as one bike that does it all, but the 2018 Synapse Hi-Mod comes close4.7 / 5£7,800 Thanks to Google constantly spying on our every...
View ArticleBike we like: Bowman Palace:R
BikesEtc30 Jan 2018 A lively alloy racer from London-based Bowman that’s as fun to ride as it is good to look atAnother new bike brand, are you sure?As it happens, yes, we are. Bowman Cycles has been...
View ArticleRitchey Road Logic review
Matthew PageWednesday, December 13, 2017 - 15:02 Designed and engineered with 40 years of experience, but let down slightly by its wheels3.8 / 5£2,100 Tom Ritchey is one of those cycle industry people...
View ArticleOutside the box: Cervélo co-founder Gerard Vroomen
Peter Stuart5 Feb 2018 Cervélo co-founder Gerard Vroomen has a history of disrupting bike design and setting future trends. He speaks to CyclistPhotography Chris Blott‘In this world, there are probably...
View ArticleBombtrack Arise 1 singlespeed bike review
Joseph DelvesTuesday, February 6, 2018 - 17:41 Practical and steady on the road and lively off it, the Arise 1 is light, fast, versatile and fun4.2 / 5£800 A launch bike for Cologne-based Bombtrack,...
View Article3T Strada review
Matthew PageWednesday, February 7, 2018 - 15:33 Fast, fun and unquestionably unique, the Strada breaks all the moulds for a high-end road bike4.6 / 5£3,700 (est. £10,000 as tested) Italian company 3T...
View ArticleColnago C64 launch and first ride review
Peter StuartFriday, February 9, 2018 - 17:00 The newest successor in Colnago's flagship handmade C-series dynasty redraws the blueprint and impresses from the outset4.5 / 5 The Colnago C-series is a...
View ArticleBike brand Van Nicholas wants to know: Would you buy titanium?
Joe Robinson16 Nov 2017 Would you move from carbon to titanium? Van Nicholas is interested to find out In the world of road bikes currently, carbon is king. However, for those after something a bit...
View ArticleDesert Storm: Abu Dhabi aero bikes ride test
Stu Bowers17 Nov 2017 The wind-whipped desert of Abu Dhabi is the perfect place to test three of the world’s most aerodynamic road bikes It only rains a few days a year in Abu Dhabi. In fact, the...
View ArticleLightweight Urgestalt Disc review
Stu BowersMonday, November 20, 2017 - 12:38 Lightweight has taken a while in getting the Urgestalt Disc to market, but the time has been well spent£3,989 frameset, approx £12,000 as tested...
View ArticleGenesis Equilibrium Disc 20 review
Marc AbbottTuesday, November 21, 2017 - 10:41 A steel-framed distance machine that's solid and dependable4.1 / 5£1,649 Genesis promises ‘all-day comfort’ from the Equilibrium Disc 20, thanks to its...
View ArticleRibble Gran Fondo Disc review
Marc AbbottThursday, November 23, 2017 - 17:39 A high-spec hundred mile machine that delivers a solid ride great value for money4.3 / 5£1,759 Ribble’s Gran Fondo has been revamped for 2017, with...
View ArticleMason Bokeh Rival 1x review
Matthew PageFriday, November 24, 2017 - 13:12 Sleek, stylish and ready made for big adventures4.6 / 5£2,795 The Bokeh is Mason’s response to its own customers after seeing its Resolution and Definition...
View ArticleFirst look: Goat Race hidden motor (video)
Peter StuartMonday, November 27, 2017 - 18:33 A very ordinary bike, with some extraordinary tech beneath the surface£4,999Video of How does a hidden bicycle motor work?This may look like a run of the...
View Article£1,800 sportive bikes test: Genesis v Ribble v Kuota v Specialized
Marc Abbott29 Nov 2017 Mid-priced rides promising all-day comfort with a performance edge For a big ride, you need a bike that covers all eventualities – something that can hang with the fast group,...
View ArticleCanyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX Disc 9.0 Team CSR review
Susannah OsborneTuesday, December 5, 2017 - 10:41 Canyon's women-specific about-turn has resulted in a performance machine that's well thought out and fit for purpose£5,499 In the four years since...
View ArticleFirst look: Tifosi Mons
Sam ChallisWednesday, December 6, 2017 - 10:51 Tifosi's 'pet project' has finally seen the light of day, and it's been worth the wait£9,000 Its name makes it sound like a classic Italian brand, but...
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