Latest articles by Andy Turner
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Long-Sleeved Jersey review: full weather protection shines in foul conditionsAt its best when the weather is at its worst and perhaps more of jacket than a jersey because of this.
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MAAP Alt_Road LS jersey 2.0 review: an off-road and adventure specialistThe addition of merino brings greater versatility while the valuables pocket is game changer
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Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 Review: a cold-weather fast-paced specialist jacketIdeal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss
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Sportful Fiandre Shift jacket review: top level tech at a more affordable pricePerforms superbly across a range of temperatures with several highly practical features for cool weather riding
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Rapha Men's Pro Team Winter Tights III Review: built for the harshest of conditionsImpressive weather resistance with great thermal properties and a superbly comfortable chamois
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You've heard of 'Stack Height' but how does it apply to pedals and can changing it make you faster? We took a detailed look to see how it all stacks upMost people understand stack height in the context of their frame. But what does it mean for your pedals? And can reducing it increase your power. We looked into the issue, and the costs involved if you want to shrink yours.
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Inventor of power meter turns their attention to new pedals and we tried them – Q36.5 and SRM unveil an ultra-low stack pedal and shoe systemQ36.5 and SRM lent me a pair of their new pedals to race Nibali up some climbs in the Dolomites. I didn't beat him, but there's some sure signs these pedals might challenge Speedplay and others, in stack height at least.
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Castelli Do.Di.Ci jacket review: The perfect changeable weather race pace jersey, save for one thingEffective across a wide range of temperatures with its Ristretto fabric a claimed 12 times more breathable than GoreTex's Windstopper
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Colnago's new track bike looks like a mix between their TT and road options, but you won't see Tadej Pogačar riding itThe T1Rs is an exercise in design specificity, not a melding of the two – designed to be the fastest way around a velodrome.
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Ekoi R Aero helmet review: performance in the field appears to match what the lab testing suggestsUsed by several WorldTour teams, its been developed to perform at the highest levels and comes with a price tag to match its lofty credentials
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From angled seatposts to extreme positions, here are the riders who have taken on the UCI regulations and lostThe UCI's technical regulations may result in riders being banned, but every time the clamp down, it opens up more possibilities.
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MAAP Alt_Road Cargo Bibs 2.0 Review: Can they stand up to the demands of a UCI gravel race?We tested the bibs at the 100km Graean Gravel World Gravel Series event to see how they faired
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Rapha updates its Pro Team Shadow range ready for winterThe new line features a proprietary PFAS-free single-layer membrane designed to offer protection and breathability
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Panaracer GravelKing X1 TLR Review: plush, confidence inspiring, and rapid in a straight lineThe Colour Edition X1s proved to be a supple allrounder with plenty of durability
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Rapha Pro Team III bib shorts Review: possibly the most comfortable bib shorts I’ve worn yetThe chamois proves to be the star of the show but there are other impressive performers, too.
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Bib Shorts Review: stylish, comfortable and great for fast-paced ridingA superb fit and a high quality chamois are the headline acts of PNS's Mechanism bibs
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Jersey Review: Plenty of style with functionality to matchImprovements to the fit and the addition of a zipped pocket make this 2025 edition a worthy reboot
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Rapha Pro Team Ghost bib shorts Review: highly breathable shorts that are great for hot weather but do have their drawbacksbut long leg length and straps seems at odds with this purpose
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Rapha Pro Team Ghost Jersey review: amazing in hot weather but a specialist by designDesigned to rapidly wick moisture away from the skin, the jersey utilizes a specialised fabric to achieve its goals
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Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey Review: Castelli are back on track with my favourite jersey on the market right nowSuperb breathability combines with a great fit and aero credentials to make for a high-performing race-focused jersey
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MAAP Pro bib shorts 2.0 Review: brilliantly comfortable pair of bib shorts that take a fairly novel approach to aero solutionsAero textured fabric, a superb pad and class-leading straps all share the headlines
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Scope R4.A review: a genuine do-it-all wheelset that comes in at a decent priceFast and stable with a rim profile that makes it suitable for all road surfaces and even some light gravel
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MAAP Pro Race jersey Review: Clearly lots of style, but no aero claims to back up the substanceCut with a race fit, it's both eye-catching and comfortable but does come with a high price tag
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Can a waxed chain really make you faster than a new aero frame could? We crunched the numbers to find out if chain waxing is worth it and the answer might surprise youA waxed chain promises several benefits including improved performance and a longer life for your drivechain, but is it worth the hassle?
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