Monthly Archives: July 2008 - Page 3

Gear

Time Edge Racer road test

Dainty or what? Seatstays are EDGE carbon wishbone Time Edge Racer module £1560.90 Every so often a bike comes along that does exactly what it is supposed...

Time Edge Racer road test
Gear

Caption Competition Winner

Late last week RCUK forum contributor Adam Tranter saw fit to post on the forum a photo of the editor ‘enjoying’ a brief break on...

Caption Competition Winner
Gear

Books every cyclist should read

While clearing out my desk the other day (you wouldn’t imagine the things one finds under so much rubbish), I discovered a few books lurking....

Books every cyclist should read
Gear

Lifeline BioCleaner

Lifeline Bio Cleaner £7.99 per 1 litre Degreasing a well-lubed and well-used chain is not one of life’s more enjoyable experiences, or was not until the...

Lifeline BioCleaner
Rides News

ProTourNews covers the Tour

With the 2008 Tour de France starting this weekend, you’re going to need a website that keeps you updated daily with all the news, results,...

ProTourNews covers the Tour
Gear

Carbon crankset for new Dura-Ace

At the Eurobike show in August 2007 Shimano introduced the carbon fibre Dura-Ace FC-7800C crankset. Originally this crankset was designed to be compatible with the...

Carbon crankset for new Dura-Ace
Gear

Lew Racing launches carbon clincher rims

The uptake of carbon rims in the last couple of years has been remarkable, with many amateur racers and riders looking to emulate the kit...

Lew Racing launches carbon clincher rims
Rides News

New anti-skid manhole covers

Manhole covers are set to get become less slippery thanks to a makeover with a new cover, called the GripTop. Develop by Saint-Gobain Pipelines, Europe’s biggest...

New anti-skid manhole covers
Rides News

Sugoi C9 Gel Gloves

Sugoi C9 Gel Gloves £14.99 A fingerless mitt is a staple product of any road cyclist, and the C9 Gel Gloves from Sugoi are about the...

Sugoi C9 Gel Gloves
Gear

Cervélo R3-SL gets SRAM RED

Cervélo are the bike of the moment. Various race wins including impressive displays of athleticism by Fabian Cancellara are making Cervélos much sought after at...

Cervélo R3-SL gets SRAM RED
Gear

Sidi flower shoes for women

Sidi are increasingly accustomed to producing limited edition shoes, such as the flowery Ergo 2 Carbon’s they gifted Fillipo Pozzato of Liquigas at Milan-San...

Sidi flower shoes for women
Gear

Paris - Nice Cyclo 2008

On top of the Galibier “It’s not a race” is how I describe the bi-annual Paris-Nice cycling event, having just completed the 16th edition of this,...

Paris - Nice Cyclo 2008
Rides News

Trail Break Sunday Sportive: Reigate

Trail Break’s Sunday Sportive season is now in full flow and enjoying ever growing popularity. Launched in 2007, they were the first and now...

Trail Break Sunday Sportive: Reigate
Gear

Prologo saddles

Prologo is a relatively new brand to hit the market, but its saddles are rapidly becoming the perch of choice amongst the pro pack, with...

Prologo saddles
Gear

Independent Fabrication SSR 953

Independent Fabrication SSR 953 £2,350 Frame and fork (includes custom geometry and a choice of decals) Frame weight: 1.1kg Size tested: 57cm www.ifbikes.com Think steel is dead, and that there’s...

Independent Fabrication SSR 953
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