bike 2012

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
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Genesis Equilibrium Ti - review

Dependable, fun, and straight talking, but fireworks absent

Genesis Equilibrium Ti - review
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Boardman SLR 9.2 - review

Fast, uncompromising speed machine

Boardman SLR 9.2 - review
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LOOK 695SR - review

Pro level machine sufficiently smooth for amateur use

LOOK 695SR - review
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Pearson Hammer and Tongs - review

Popular with heavier riders among test group

Pearson Hammer and Tongs - review
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Cyfac Absolu V2 - review

French machine delivers stable, consistent and smooth ride

Cyfac Absolu V2 - review
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Time RX Instinct - review

Short wheelbase, quick handling, precise cornering

Time RX Instinct - review
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Lapierre Xelius 400 - review

Confident, competent all-rounder rather than racing thoroughbred

Lapierre Xelius 400 - review
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BMC Team Machine SLR01 - review

Speed, comfort, and power from Swiss maestros

BMC Team Machine SLR01 - review
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Mekk 3G Potenza 5.5 SL - review

Cosseted, Grand Tourer-esque ride; caliper upgrade required

Mekk 3G Potenza 5.5 SL - review
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Focus Cayo Evo 2.0 - review

Race-ready, Shimano Ultegra Di2-equipped machine from Focus

Focus Cayo Evo 2.0 - review
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Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert - review

Good value, race ready machine, deserving of better wheelset

Specialized Tarmac SL3 Expert - review
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Scott Foil Team Issue - review

Stable, comfortable, and eager

Scott Foil Team Issue - review
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Fondriest TF3 1.2 Ultegra - review

Weighty, but zippy carbon steed that met the challenge of crit racing handsomely

Fondriest TF3 1.2 Ultegra - review
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Wilier Zero 7 - review

Less is more with sub-800 gram frame

Wilier Zero 7 - review
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Merckx EMX-1 - review

Highly capable all-rounder which strikes an excellent balance of performance and comfort

Merckx EMX-1 - review
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Condor Super Acciaio - review

Steel race frame proves fast, responsive, and comfortable

Condor Super Acciaio - review
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Kinesis FiveT - review

Lots of fun and change from £1,000; cable discs would seal the deal

Kinesis FiveT Road - review
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Raleigh Clubman - review

Stately appearance matched by performance

Raleigh Clubman - review
Road Cycling News

Kinesis UK Granfondo Ti - review

Light, fast, and comfortable

Kinesis UK Granfondo Ti - review
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