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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Cannondale has always been renowned for an innovative approach to bicycle design, and has never been a company that can be accused of following trends....
Sunday 22 June saw the 27th annual Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride take place at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont. Over 4,000 men, women,...
Arundel Gecko bar tape £14.99 US-based Arundel made its first steps into the cycle world with a range of beautifully made carbon fibre bottle cages, and...
Alpe d’Huez is a tough climb, a gruelling 13.1 km characterised by 21 hairpins. Its place in Tour de France history is legendary. The Tour Is...
Token Accura Dual Pivot calipers £109.99 per pair Hmm… aftermarket brake calipers must have a hard time finding a buyer even when they are as light...
Jeremy Whittle’s Bad Blood is an insider’s story of 10 years following the Tour de France, and of how a sport has been corrupted by...
Toiling up the Bwlch early on Pics by Phil O’Connor www.sportivephoto.com It didn’t take long to find out that the the 2008 Dragon Ride Wales was going...
With their unique frame design, Swiss brand BMC’s bikes are easily recognisable in the peloton or shop floor, and the company that clearly likes innovating...
As part of the new apparel collection for 2008/9, the French tyre manufacturer Hutchinson has launched a new collectable Mercier-Hutchinson jersey. The 1954 team replica jersey...
Urban dreams Pleasing detailing abounds Racing cyclists, look away now; Fixie Inc’s Betty Leeds is not really for you, despite its svelte racer looks and fancy paint...
Felt Bicycles has announced the introduction of an all-new road bike – the Felt AR, designed to offer a greater aerodynamic advantage over standard road...
We’re just back from navigating around London’s Hyde Park with Olympian James Cracknell and Nokia’s GPS-enabled N95 loaded with the company’s latest software release, Sports...
Carbon rims, now the norm in pro racing, are becoming increasingly popular in the amateur peloton. The latest brand on the scene is called Edge...
The Maglia Storico collection from Prendas Ciclismo recreates in contemporary fabrics the appearance of some of the most evocative trade jerseys of the past. Designs...
Token External Cup Type Bottom Bracket Tiramic Bearing £59.99 What’s the next big thing in cycle technology? A pound to a pinch of salt says that,...
German brand Focus has built a big reputation for offering impressive value at the lower and middle end of the price scale, but we’re keen...
