NeilPryde Nazaré SL road bike review

The Nazaré is the aero frame from the Scottish-based bike division of the Hong Kong brand that started out making carbon-fibre windsurfing equipment

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Nazaré SL Dura-Ace is a well designed, good-looking, fast bike with a low weight and top spec that will attract the discerning rider who doesn’t follow the herd. It may not have the most aggressive geometry or highest level of component integration but for many that will go in its favour: it has all-round appeal with the aero advantage.

Reasons to buy
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    Lightweight

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    Aerodynamic

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    Great handling

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    Easy to work on

Reasons to avoid
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    High-ish front end

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    Underpowered braking

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NeilPryde started out making windsurfing components, so although the NeilPryde Nazaré is intended to cheat the wind rather than harness it, designing an aerodynamic bike represents a return to its roots of sorts.

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Simon Smythe

Simon Smythe is a hugely experienced cycling tech writer, who has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2003. Until recently he was our senior tech writer. In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. These days he spends most of his time testing road bikes, or on a tandem doing the school run with his younger son.