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Kinesis Crosslight frames updated

In time for the approaching cyclo-cross season, Kinesis has launched a couple of updated classics. Here’s the details. Above is the 2010 Crosslight 5T resplendent in...

Kinesis Crosslight frames updated
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Basso Astra First Look

The Basso Astra is the top-end race bike offering from the Italian company, which has a long history of making finely crafted bikes. Currently being imported...

Basso Astra First Look
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Litespeed Archon Carbon launched

Traditionally hailed as one of the leading manufactures of titanium bicycle frames, Litespeed has unveiled the Archon Carbon. It’s been two years in development, says Litespeed....

Litespeed Archon Carbon launched
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Birzman tools come to the UK

Merida UK has today announced it’s secured exclusive distribution of the Birzman tools range. Handily located near to the Merida factory in Taiwan, the tools...

Birzman tools come to the UK
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Dolan Dual

The latest bike to arrive in the RCUK bike shed is a brand new Dolan Dual. The clue is in the name, this is essentially...

Dolan Dual
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Zipp 303 Cyclocross

Just in the nick of time for the beginning of the cyclo-cross season (yes, it really is that time of year already) Zipp has released...

Zipp 303 Cyclocross
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Postcard from Le Tour

Andy Shleck leading a small group to the top (pic: Chris Williams) I thought I knew what to expect from going to watch a stage of...

Postcard from Le Tour
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Wilier 2010

Wilier Cento Uno gets even lighter with the SL Last week Wilier released details of its all-new Imperiale, a bike that has been designed to eke...

Wilier 2010
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Crud Roadracer mudguards

It’s not very often (I can’t remember the last time) that a product arrives on the RCUK desk and gets the editorial team whisked up...

Crud Roadracer mudguards
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Louis Garneau Quartz helmet

The latest helmet from Louis Garneau is the Quartz, set for release in 2010, offers a lightweight and highly ventilated lid. The use of MSB technology...

Louis Garneau Quartz helmet
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Kurve CNC Alloy brake calipers

Not very big… Ingenious actuation Location for quick-release Grub screw on each side Barrel installed Kurve CNC Alloy brake caliper £149.99 per pair Dual-pivot operation may rule the road bike world,...

Kurve CNC Alloy brake calipers
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Colnago Ace First Look

The arrival of a Colnago-branded cardboard box at the RCUK office this week has heralded an exclusive first look at the company’s brand new Ace,...

Colnago Ace First Look
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Fixie Inc 2010

Fixie Inc. caused a bit of a stir when they first launched with a range of distinctive yet stylish steel-framed bikes. For 2010 the German...

Fixie Inc 2010
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Van Nicholas Mistral announced

Netherlands-based titanium specialist Van Nicholas has announced a new-for-2010 model, labelled the Mistral, which will retail for €1699 or around £1250 for the complete machine. The...

Van Nicholas Mistral announced
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Giant opens third store in Bristol

Giant has followed quickly on the launch of its two concept stores in Liverpool and Cambridge with the opening of a third in Bristol this...

Giant opens third store in Bristol
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Genesis Bikes 2010

Aether 10 In just a few short years Genesis has evolved into a fully-rounded bicycle range, covering all angles of cycling. For 2010 Genesis has brought...

Genesis Bikes 2010
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2010 date for EHBE

Details of the 2010 European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition(EHBE) have been confirmed by organisers 2Souls Cycles; the event will take place from 21 to 23 May...

2010 date for EHBE
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12.5lb Roberts steel road bike spotted

Home-brewed rear mech Aggressive stance Ultra-light Gravity calipers S&S couplings Carbon everywhere Well-worn tape Carbon cranks…

12.5lb Roberts steel road bike spotted
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American Classic Seat Post First Look

American Classic 350mm seatpost £39.99 Take one length of aluminium tube, bend the end around into an elegant curve and attach a bomb-proof, infinitely adjustable saddle...

American Classic Seat Post First Look
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dhb Ladies Finchdean bb shorts reviewed

dhb Finchdean bib shorts £64.99 These bibs offer a simple yet effective design. From the light-weight, full body bib design down to the leg grippers these...

dhb Ladies Finchdean bb shorts reviewed
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Recall for SRAM 10-speed PowerLock connector

A SRAM PowerLock in action This one wears code letter J Product affected: SRAM PowerLock Connector Link (for SRAM 10 Speed Chain) SRAM has issued a recall notice...

Recall for SRAM 10-speed PowerLock connector
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Decade Convert 2 bikes launched

A Decade Convert2 built up as road bike Upgrade Bikes have been working with frame building giants Kinesis for the past ten years, turning out UK-designed...

Decade Convert 2 bikes launched
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American Classic Sprint 350 wheelset First Ride

American Classic Sprint 350 wheelset £439.99 A couple of weeks and several hundred miles into their test period, time to offer an initial impression of American...

American Classic Sprint 350 wheelset First Ride
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Wilier Imperiale

Are you sitting down? The brand spanking new Wilier Imperiale, which will hit the shops later this year, is an aesthetic departure form the company’s...

Wilier Imperiale
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