2022 Orbea Orca Aero: An aggressive, aerodynamic speed machine with a huge...
Emma Cole30 Sep 2021 The 2022 Orca Aero is all about aerodynamic efficiency Orbea launches a new Orca Aero today, its most aero specific road bike ever aimed at those obsessed with speed. It comes in...
View ArticleVitus ZX-1 EVO review
Sam ChallisFriday, October 8, 2021 - 10:40 The ZX-1’s price is way below its competitors, but its performance isn’t far away at all4.0 / 5£5,399 The Vitus ZX-1 is by no means a new name in the aero...
View ArticleBianchi Specialissima Disc review
James SpenderTuesday, October 19, 2021 - 15:19 As all-round race bikes go, the Bianchi Specialissima is up there. Responsive, light, with a good lick of acceleration and brilliant balance4.5 / 5£12,000...
View ArticleIntroducing the new Orbea Orca Aero
Sponsored26 Oct 2021 The Basque bike company has reimagined its aero road bike offering, and the results speak for themselvesThe Basque bike company has reimagined its aero road bike offering, and the...
View ArticleFire Ignite 2 review
Paul NormanWednesday, October 27, 2021 - 09:22 Fast and well-specced aero road bike, but could do with more robust tyres for all-round use4.0 / 5£5,300 The Fire Ignite 2 is a decent mid-level aero...
View ArticleBest aero bikes 2021: Ride faster
Cyclist magazine1 Sep 2021 A selection of the best 2021 aero road bikes introduced and analysed A systematic approach to aerodynamics could be the biggest step-change in bicycle design since the...
View ArticlePinarello Dogma F Disc review
James SpenderTuesday, November 9, 2021 - 15:12 As good as a race bike currently gets, there’s nothing not to like and everything to desire in the all-new Pinarello Dogma F5.0 / 5£12,000 Twelve-grand...
View ArticleHow to prepare your bike for winter cycling
Joe Robinson15 Nov 2021 Winter cycling can be tough on your bike so follow our guide to stay in tune as the weather closes in Winter arrives every year but it still takes people by surprise. Not...
View ArticleMerida Scultura V Team review
James SpenderWednesday, December 1, 2021 - 10:58 The Merida Scultura V Team ticks a lot of boxes but is let down by too much vertical compliance, if such a thing is possible4.0 / 5£7,750 The Merida...
View ArticleCervélo R5 review
Matthew LoveridgeThursday, December 9, 2021 - 13:00 Team Jumbo-Visma’s climbing bike is light and stiff. Who would have thought it?4.5 / 5£8,599The Cervélo R5 is a WorldTour-proven race bike built...
View Article2022 Lapierre Xelius SL3: Versatile race bike range gets new lay-ups and...
Will Strickson17 Dec 2021 French brand updates its pacy all-rounder with a host of adjustments making it lighter, more aero and stiffer where it's needed mostLapierre has launched the third generation...
View ArticleLapierre Xelius SL 8.0 first ride review
Will StricksonFriday, December 17, 2021 - 11:24 Early impressions from the launch of the Lapierre Xelius SL 8.0 are overwhelmingly favourable£5,399 Lapierre officially announced its latest generation...
View ArticleSensa Giulia Evo Disc review
James SpenderWednesday, December 22, 2021 - 08:14 The Sensa Giulia Evo is a competent aero bike that offers a solid spec for a fair price3.5 / 5£3,099 Remember the original Sensa Giulia? Cast your mind...
View ArticleFeast your eyes on these 7 stunning classic road bikes: The Flandrien Hotel...
Joe Delves23 Dec 2021 This collection of bikes – owned by an Australian in Belgium – includes gems from a period when technology began to win over nostalgiaThis collection of bikes – owned by an...
View ArticleMe and my bike: Petor Georgallou and Dear Susan
Will Strickson30 Dec 2021 As he embarks on a new adventure running Bespoked, Petor Georgallou shows off his swansong as Dear Susan Bikes have always been a form of freedom for Petor Georgallou. From...
View ArticleMerida Reacto 4000 review
Matthew LoveridgeTuesday, January 11, 2022 - 10:09 Merida's most affordable aero bike retains the pro machine's best qualities4.5 / 5£2,300The Merida Reacto 4000 is a mid-range aero road bike with disc...
View ArticleCannondale Synapse 2022: Long haul made longer with enhanced comfort and...
Will Strickson18 Jan 2022 With adjusted geometry and the launch of the new SmartSense system, the Synapse is becoming all about ride experienceCannondale has launched the latest iteration of its...
View ArticleCanyon launches more affordable Endurace CF and updates already brilliant...
Will Strickson20 Jan 2022 Canyon's all-road-flirting endurance bike gets a new entry-level carbon offering and aligns the design of its aluminium platform to match Canyon has updated its Endurace...
View ArticleBMC Roadmachine X review
Matthew LoveridgeMonday, January 24, 2022 - 12:40 BMC's all-road endurance road bike combines outstanding road performance with off-road versatility4.0 / 5£5,700 Road plus. All-road. Gravel-adjacent....
View ArticleSpoon Customs Vars Disc review
James SpenderTuesday, February 1, 2022 - 17:54 This money no object bike leaves nothing to be desired, taking all the best bits from mainstream bikes but adding its own custom finesse5.0 / 5£5,200...
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