Tim O'Rourke

RoadCyclingUK Technical Editor

Recent Articles By Tim

Gear

CycleOps Fluid 2 - review

Impressively tuned resistance unit, easy to set up, rigid hold on bike

CycleOps Fluid 2 - review
Gear

SRAM Red 2012: long-term test #3

'Character' and winter performance

SRAM Red 2012: long-term test #3
Guest

Plan-tastic

Ways to prevent seasonal engagements eating in to winter mileage

Plan-tastic
Road Cycling News

Clément Strada LGG tyres - first look

60 tpi, 25mm winter training tyre from historic firm

Clément Strada LGG tyres - first look
Gear

Bontrager Aura 5 wheelset - first look

Carbon rim, alloy hub, spokes, nipples, and brake track

Bontrager Aura 5 wheelset - first look
Road Cycling News

Wilier Cento Uno SR - exclusive first test

Italian manufacturer's flagship race bike

Wilier Cento Uno SR - exclusive first test
Road Cycling News

Specialized CruX Elite Disc 2013 - review

Well realised, smartly finished machine; wheels and tyres subjects for early upgrade

Specialized CruX Elite Disc 2013 - review
Road Cycling News

Leyzne Macro Drive - review

Reliable commuter light; more effective on unlit roads as helmet mounted spotlight

Leyzne Macro Drive - review
Road Cycling News

Avanti Corsa DR4 DA9000 - first look

Full Dura Ace aero road bike from New Zealand brand

Avanti Corsa DR4 DA9000 - first look
Road Cycling News

Castelli winter clothing - first look

Espresso Due jacket, Sorpasso bibtight, Diluvio gloves and shoecovers, Sotille jacket

Castelli winter clothing - first look
Road Cycling News

Cateye Nano Shot Plus and Rapid 1 - first look

600-lumen headlight and safety lights from Japanese manufacturer

Cateye Nano Shot Plus and Rapid 1 - first look
Road Cycling News

BKool Turbo Trainer - first look

Turbo trainer with Strava-like online training software

BKool Turbo Trainer - first look
Road Cycling News

Panaracer Race Type-D tyre - first look

Dual compound tyre, tested in 25c for winter use

Panaracer Race Type-D tyre - first look
Road Cycling News

Tacx Booster turbo trainer - review

Well-made, high-capacity trainer, but neither quiet or cheap

Tacx Booster turbo trainer - review
Road Cycling News

Lezyne Micro Drive - review

Well made, CNC-machined units, best suited to commuting

Lezyne Micro Drive - review
Riding News

Cyfac factory visit - photo gallery

Inside Loire HQ of custom carbon frame builder and one-time supplier to Fignon, Pantani, Chiappucci et al

Cyfac factory visit - photo gallery
Road Cycling News

Elite Arion rollers - review

Portable, easily folded, with grippy drums

Elite Arion rollers - review
Tim

Turbo club...

The first rule of turbo club...

Turbo club...
Guest

Weekend adventures: cross, crashes, and curses

Always check your tubes, always look out for diesel, and go careful out there.

Weekend adventures: cross, crashes, and curses
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