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...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleWhat 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,...
View ArticleClick 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...
View ArticleNew 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....
View ArticleTrial 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...
View ArticleSpecialized 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...
View ArticleBest 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...
View ArticleColnago 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...
View ArticleTrek 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleVaast 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...
View ArticleBike 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...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleVintage 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...
View ArticleArgonaut 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...
View ArticleFairlight 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...
View ArticleBest 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...
View Article3T’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,...
View ArticleThe 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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