Chris Catchpole

Northwave Fondo SRS cycling shoes hitting the shops at £110

By Chris Catchpole Published 6 August 14

The Mavic Cosmic Ulimate helmet features a great shape, and impressive weight reduction over former Mavic lids. But is it any good?

By Chris Catchpole Published 30 November 14

Strada are expert wheelbuilders based in West Sussex. Their online shop has a dizzying array of alloy and carbon rims that you can order, based on your preferences, to be laced to one of many different hub options.

By Chris Catchpole Published 10 November 14

British brand Azione lent us its brand new Questo II. An aero inspired race machine designed with one thing in mind: speed

By Chris Catchpole Published 21 December 14

Lezyne Marco Duo comes as a front and rear bike light in one well built unit. Can it live up to the unique idea?

By Chris Catchpole Published 27 October 14

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro IV cycling shoes hitting the shops at £110

By Chris Catchpole Published 6 August 14

Assos IJ.Habu.5 winter jacket: A three season jacket that can be worn almost year round with well thought out layering

By Chris Catchpole Published 15 January 15

With their innovative design, the Mavic CXR Ultimates certainly attract plenty of attention, but are the aeroynamic benefits really worth it...

By Chris Catchpole Published 21 April 15

Specialized sent us a pair of shoe covers as the winter started settling in, and we took them out for testing

By Chris Catchpole Published 22 December 14

At their new facility in San Luis Obispo, California, SRAM unveiled a genre spanning ‘1x Road’ groupset system available this summer

By Chris Catchpole Published 16 April 15

Great for winter training, but without the warmth you'd need for anything close to freezing

By Chris Catchpole Published 23 December 14

The demand for technical cycling garments that bridge the gap between on-bike performance and off-bike social time is ever increasing. Or at least we assume it is, as we're seeing more of it from brands like Vulpine, Velobici and Pedal Ed.

By Chris Catchpole Published 7 January 15

In San Luis Obispo, California, Zipp launches its new 30 Course wheelset, which will hit shops in May and come in at a respectable £800 a pair.

By Chris Catchpole Published 10 April 15

BH RX Team cyclo cross is certainly a racing machine and for £2,799.99 it should be

By Chris Catchpole Published 17 September 14

Eroica Britannia was held in the Peak District's town of Bakewell for the second year, and Chris Catchpole headed north to enjoy the vintage atmosphere. Photographs by Liz Seabrook for Brooks England

By Chris Catchpole Published 25 June 15

The Raleigh Strada 6 is well-equiped with Shimano Sora components and hydraulic disc brakes, but don't push it too far beyond the daily commute

By Chris Catchpole Published 14 October 14

The Madison Road Race Thermal jacket provides pro looks, but could definitely offer more warmth

By Chris Catchpole Published 3 December 14

The Lusso Windtex Aero+ jacket is an exceptionally warm jacket for the price, with little details that make all the difference

By Chris Catchpole Published 3 December 14

Pedro's don’t do nonsense equipment, so this multi-tool was well received by us because it has everything one might need for a ride

By Chris Catchpole Published 8 November 14

Raleigh RX Comp cyclo cross bike will set you back £1,200

By Chris Catchpole Published 17 September 14

Classic looks and practical appeal from the Tifosi CK8 Duro Veloce

By Chris Catchpole Published 31 December 14