The best carbon seatposts
Cyclist magazine7 Apr 2020 Can you improve your ride by swapping your seatpost? We look at the best carbon seatposts It may not seem like the most important component on your bike, but getting the...
View ArticleHow to stop rim brakes from squeaking
BikesEtc13 Apr 2020 Who among us hasn't suffered from squeaky brakes? Banish it forever with our step-by-step guide If you’ve recently cleaned your rear cassette and applied liberal amounts of lube...
View ArticleHow to replace road bike shifter cables
Joseph Delves13 Apr 2020 Shifting feeling sluggish? Odds are your cables are the culprit, so read our guide on how to replace them.There’s not a pro rider or mechanic in the world who wouldn’t swap a...
View ArticleMerida Reacto Disc Team-E review
Stu BowersTuesday, April 14, 2020 - 23:07 Great bike in many ways but at this price it’s up against strong competition and it’s lagging a touch behind the very best in sector3.5 / 5£8,250 With 5.5km to...
View ArticleA history of Bianchi's classic bikes
James Spender16 Apr 2020 We head to northern Italy for a closer look at the classic creations that have helped define the brand's rich heritageFrom Il Campionissimo Fausto Coppi through to former...
View ArticleSpecialized Venge Pro review
Jack Elton-Walters Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 11:38 Fast, comfortable and good looking: the Venge Pro is an incredible bike, as long as you block out the sound of the bottom bracket4.5 / 5£5850 I'm of...
View ArticlePinarello Dogma F12 Disk review
James SpenderWednesday, April 22, 2020 - 08:47 Say what you want about the looks and the brand, the latest Dogma F12 is one hell of a bike and every bit the Grand Tour winner you'd expect4.5 / 5£10,750...
View ArticleRibble CGR Ti review
Peter StuartFriday, April 24, 2020 - 08:40 The Ribble CGR Ti shows that the British brand is capable of making titanium frames competitive with the old masters4.5 / 5£3,359 full build, £1,799 frameset...
View ArticlePearson Minegoestoeleven review
Stu BowersFriday, May 1, 2020 - 13:23 Pearson has delivered a fast and efficient frameset and with the bar issue resolved the MGTE will have a lot to offer at a reasonable price4.0 / 5£1,750 frameset,...
View ArticleWhy are road bikes becoming more like mountain bikes?
Stu Bowers4 May 2020 With each new advance in technology, it seems road bikes are slowly morphing into mountain bikes. Should we be worried? It started with disc brakes. A few years ago, one or two...
View ArticleBoardman SLR 8.6 review
Joseph DelvesTuesday, May 19, 2020 - 13:34 Light wheels help ignite what is already a fast and balanced performance4.0 / 5£550This review first appeared in the April 2019 issue of BikesEtc*Chris...
View ArticleCanyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap review
David ArthurThursday, May 21, 2020 - 14:22 Highly capable road bike for road races, gran fondos or just fast and comfortable summer rides4.0 / 5£5,099 The Canyon Ultimate CF SLX has been the mainstay...
View ArticleCube Agree C:62 Race Disc review
Marc AbbottTuesday, May 26, 2020 - 13:55 The Cube Agree C:62 Race is a versatile disc-braked weapon with surprising concessions to comfort4.0 / 5£2,499 Need some ammo for your next Friday night...
View ArticleBest road bikes: the best bikes on the market from £729
Cyclist magazine25 May 2020 A breakdown of the best bikes of 2020 and what you should consider if you are looking to buy Buying a new road bike can be one of the biggest decisions you ever make because...
View ArticleOrbea Orca OMX review
Sam ChallisFriday, May 29, 2020 - 13:57 In the latest Orca, Orbea has found the necessary sweet spot for any all-rounder4.5 / 5£7,899 It is a popular misconception that aged wine tastes best. While it...
View ArticleOpen WI.DE. gravel bike review
Peter StuartTuesday, June 2, 2020 - 23:41 Open has continued to push the boundaries of road bike design. The Wi.DE truly breaks the rules, and has fun doing it4.5 / 5£2,870 (frameset only) Open is a...
View ArticleHeroïn HR review
Peter StuartWednesday, June 3, 2020 - 14:06 Heroin's second attempt at the perfect bike gets much closer to the goal, but has a little ground still to cover4.0 / 5£10,339 (£4,920 frameset only) Heroïn...
View ArticleGallery: Czech out this 90s throwback the Festka Spectre Splash
Joe Robinson4 Jun 2020 Is this the best looking bike we've seen for a while? We think it may be! Boring beige and Scandi pastels are so de riguer in the world of cycling at the moment, I don’t know...
View ArticleGiant Propel Advanced 2 Disc 2020 road bike review
Marc AbbottFriday, June 5, 2020 - 08:55 The Giant Propel Advanced 2 is a disc-equipped aero speed machine that rewards committed riding3.5 / 5£2399 Two weeks of solid sunshine, dry roads and barely a...
View ArticleEddy Merckx 525 Disc review
James SpenderMonday, June 8, 2020 - 08:24 Every bit the kind of ‘safe’ bike Eddy Merckx himself said he preferred as a racer – stable, robust and with sharp handling4.0 / 5€9,183 (approx £8,120) This...
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