The history of Cervélo bikes
Sam Challis24 Nov 2020 What began as a university project kick-started the aero road bike market, and Cervélo is still trying to make riders quicker 25 years onWhat began as a university project...
View ArticleYou can win Rigoberto Urán's 2020 Tour de France bike
Will Strickson1 Dec 2020 The Education First rider's Cannondale SystemSix is being given away in a free sweepstake closing 31st December You can win Rigoberto Urán's actual 2020 Tour de France bike for...
View ArticleVitus Vitesse Evo review
Stu BowersTuesday, December 1, 2020 - 15:41 More of a solid B+ than a star in terms of overall performance but price is hard to beat4.0 / 5£4,999.99Photography Stu BowersVitus emerged as a pioneer back...
View ArticleSpecial effects: the story of Specialized
Sam Challis7 Dec 2020 What started as one man selling components out of a trailer has become a behemoth of the bike industry. Here's howWhat started as one man selling components out of a trailer has...
View ArticleBest of the best: Cyclist’s favourite lightweight bikes
Cyclist magazine8 Dec 2020 A great climber’s bike needs to be a lot more than simply lightweight. Cyclist’s expert testers choose their favouritesA great climber’s bike needs to be a lot more than...
View ArticleThinking outside the box: what if there were no UCI rules?
Joseph Delves14 Dec 2020 Any bike that features in a pro race has to be built to rules laid down by the UCI. But what might bikes be like if there were no rules? The bicycle is a vehicle with two...
View ArticleCannondale SystemSix Ultegra review
Marc AbbottTuesday, December 15, 2020 - 11:31 Ultra-efficient aero racer with blistering performance and enviable comfort4.5 / 5£4499.99 Bike manufacturers are experts at claiming performance benefits...
View ArticleCube Litening C:68X Pro review
Sam ChallisFriday, December 18, 2020 - 15:34 Find the money for a wheel upgrade and you’ll have a bike that rides as quick as it looks4.0 / 5£3,999 These are perilous times for aero bikes. As we have...
View ArticleSpecialized Venge Pro review
Jack Elton-Walters Saturday, December 19, 2020 - 00:01 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...
View ArticleSize matters: How Giant became the biggest bike maker in the world
Sam Challis18 Jan 2021 Giant never intended to be the world’s biggest bike brand. Cyclist discovers how it grew to be the colossus it is todayGiant never intended to be the world’s biggest bike brand....
View ArticleLife in full colour: Inside paintworks Fatcreations
Sam Challis21 Jan 2021 When a heart problem stopped Alistair McLean from cycling, a hobby became an obsession and Fatcreations Custom Paint was bornWhen a heart problem stopped Alistair McLean from...
View ArticleBoardman SLR 8.8 road bike review
Paul NormanMonday, January 25, 2021 - 08:45 The Boardman SLR 8.8's well thought-out spec leads to a ride that surpasses its budget pricetag4.5 / 5£750 Pulling the Boardman out of its box, I couldn’t...
View ArticleFocus Izalco Max Disc 8.6 2021 review
Marc AbbottThursday, January 28, 2021 - 11:40 The Focus Izalco Max Disc 8.6 is a rapid, engaging, comfortable entry-level aero machine4.0 / 5£2,199 The Focus Izalco Max Disc 8.6 may be painted in...
View ArticleBest steel road bikes 2021
Cyclist magazine25 Jan 2021 Bikes that prove steel can hold its own in the 21st century The first bikes to ever roll off a production line were made of steel. It’s the material that kick-started the...
View ArticleBest aluminium road bikes 2021
Cyclist magazineMonday, February 1, 2021 - 00:59 A breakdown of the best aluminium road bikes that prove carbon isn't everything Since carbon became the sole material from which to make a competitive...
View ArticleMerida Scultura Endurance 7000-E review
Stu BowersMonday, February 8, 2021 - 14:11 A good deal of potential, just needs a few tweaks to get the best out of it. Photography: Mike Massaro3.5 / 5£3,500 Here’s a little cycling trivia to tell...
View ArticleBMC Teammachine SLR01 One review
Sam ChallisTuesday, February 9, 2021 - 06:34 The new BMC Teammachine SLR01 is a brilliant example of a modern race bike. Photography: Mike Massaro4.5 / 5£10,250 Bike building is a lot like baking. As...
View ArticleBasso Diamante SV review
James SpenderWednesday, February 10, 2021 - 10:28 Basso is still flying the true racer’s flag with a bike that attacks descents, punches climbs & swivels on a sixpence. Photos: Massaro4.5 / 5£3,899...
View ArticleBest of the best: Cyclist’s favourite endurance bikes
Cyclist magazine10 Feb 2021 They might look like road bikes, but with a few subtle tweaks here and a wider tyre there, endurance bikes will take you anywhere.They might look like road bikes, but with a...
View ArticleRitte Phantom review
Stu BowersTuesday, February 16, 2021 - 12:21 Proof that a skinny-tubed, steel bike can still deliver a stiff and responsive ride3.5 / 5£1,999 frameset, £4,800 as tested Type the words ‘largest winning...
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