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Trek Madone details on show

Home-brewed noodle-pipe arrangement on Contador’s top tube… … replaced by neater cable run for production model Bottom bracket cluster moulding shows beefy proportions Bearing sockets moulded to precise...

Trek Madone details on show
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New Hub and Sprockets from Phil Wood

Fabulous Phil Wood quality A polisher’s dream come true Latest product is this superb fixed hub Sprocket only polished on one side A reputation for unsurpassed build quality can...

New Hub and Sprockets from Phil Wood
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Dahon celebration model is Limited Edition

Folding bikes have become commonplace in our towns and cities now and make the lives of commuters all over the country more bearable everyday. The...

Dahon celebration model is Limited Edition
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3T under new ownership

New aerobars…. … and road bar/stem combos from 3T Legendary handlebar and stem manufacturer 3T has separated from former parent company Gruppo, which still has Cinelli and...

3T under new ownership
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Pentax Optio WP Waterproof camera

Neat, compact, waterproof Easy to operate A tourist’s refuelling session recorded for posterity Scenic shots a cinch Pentax Optio WP Waterproof camera £169.99 (memory card extra) Many of us...

Pentax Optio WP Waterproof camera
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Eurobike: Scapin 2008

Scapin There isn’t a year that passes that we aren’t impressed by the new offerings from Scapin. The new range, which we saw at Eurobike, didn’t...

Eurobike: Scapin 2008
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Lugwork lives at Eurobike

Chrome lugwork lives at Gios How about a chrome fork crown from Cinelli? Plenty to admire on Grandis seat cluster Grandis modello classico – ‘bello e vigoroso’ Gios stand...

Lugwork lives at Eurobike
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Eurobike: More new bikes

We’re not done yet, here’s another collection of new bikes from the great halls of Eurobike. Don’t forget, you’ll see all the latest and newest...

Eurobike: More new bikes
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Dura-Ace Carbon crankset unmasked

Lines follow those of current aluminium design Cross-section shows carbon-fibre shell Spider insert ensures accurate axle location Shimano has unveiled details of the new FC-7800C carbon fiber Dura-Ace...

Dura-Ace Carbon crankset unmasked
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Tour of the Cornfields 07

The inaugural Tour of the Cornfields was held on September 2 and attracted 131 riders, causing organiser Mark Wyer to close entry early. Thatched cottages...

Tour of the Cornfields 07
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Spotted - Tony Gibb's Pinnacle TOB bike

Tony Gibb’s Pinnacle Team Issue Tony Gibb and the Plowman Craven team took delivery of a full complement of 2008 carbon -fibre team issue Pinnacle...

Spotted - Tony Gibb's Pinnacle TOB bike
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Eurobike: Assorted bits and bobs

Ready yourself, here’s another high-carbon dose of newness from the halls of Eurobike. Deda’s new, ergonomically shaped, carbon handlebar – more information soon… Storck’s sleek bottle cage...

Eurobike: Assorted bits and bobs
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Gran Fondo Pinarello 2007 ride report

One each, then? The Scene is Set The Granfondo Pinarello is one of the highlights of the Italian “sportive scene” if you will, and in my experience,...

Gran Fondo Pinarello 2007 ride report
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New Shimano Dura-Ace wheelset at Eurobike

Sky-blue rim tape included Carbon fibre cladding is bonded to aluminium rim section Angular hub design a departure for Shimano Low-spline freehub body is retro-compatible Sleek hubs, aluminium braking...

New Shimano Dura-Ace wheelset at Eurobike
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Eurobike: Another batch of shiny bike bits

Eurobike was awash with new components, with the common driving force being to reduce weight. Carbon continues to creep into every part of the bike...

Eurobike: Another batch of shiny bike bits
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Overview: Ultegra SL

New compact chainset in common with Ultegra Steel axle uses Dura-Ace type aluminium crank end cap Brake calipers have poorly-positioned logo STI levers shave 36g No uncertainty here Rear mech...

Overview: Ultegra SL
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Eurobike: Clothing roundup

Castelli Expresso jacket, developed with Gore, is made from Windstopper X-panther stretch fabric should offer a good fit and flexibility on the bike Interestingly, two zips...

Eurobike: Clothing roundup
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Eurobike: Prince FP takes over Pinarello stand

The new Prince FP sure looks good in yellow And some… Detailing is superb Blue is tasty More of a Pinarello Princess, perhaps?

Eurobike: Prince FP takes over Pinarello stand
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Eurobike: Focus to Merckx

Focus bikes are beginning to look a lot more appealing with each passing year The scales this Focus were hanging from indicated a measly 5.2k weight… A...

Eurobike: Focus to Merckx
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Eurobike: Belgian Corner

BioRacer pushes the boundaries Belgian clothing specialist BioRacer may have had a new synthetic shorts insert to show off, but the most interesting aspect of the...

Eurobike: Belgian Corner
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Eurobike: Another dose of bike delights

Carbon framed belt-driven MomoDesign bike won a Eurobike gong Highlight of the show has to be this basket from Eurobike (don’t you think Richard ;)) Titanium doesn’t...

Eurobike: Another dose of bike delights
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Hundred up for Addiscombe CC

122 people participated in Addiscombe Cycling Clubs weekly club ride last Saturday September 1, a new UK record which no other cycling club in...

Hundred up for Addiscombe CC
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Eurobike 2007

Monday:The RCUK return to the offices after only just about managing to take in all that Eurobike had to offer. We’ve seen lots of interesting...

Eurobike 2007
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Eurobike: Zipp, Gore, Fixie and Jan Ullrich

ZIP cranks New Zipp cranks use Cannondale’s BB30 standard for bottom brackets with a 30mm axle. Cannondale spotted with Zipp cranks Carbon arms Gore Caps Gore Bike Wear has released...

Eurobike: Zipp, Gore, Fixie and Jan Ullrich
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