Latest articles by Chris Catchpole
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Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc frameset review
Just Landed - Ritchey has updated its classic Swiss Cross frameset. It's now disc brake ready, and we've built it up as a full on race machine
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Polaris Tornado jacket review
The Polaris Tornado provides both windproof protection and breathability, but doesn't do much to help you be seen on the roads
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Gore Power Windstopper Soft Shell Gloves review
Want the power to ride in cold conditions? Gore Power Windstopper Soft Shell Gloves are a good place to start.
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Northwave Fondo SRS shoes review
Northwave Fondo SRS cycling shoes hitting the shops at £110
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Mavic Cosmic Ultimate helmet review
The Mavic Cosmic Ulimate helmet features a great shape, and impressive weight reduction over former Mavic lids. But is it any good?
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Strada Archetype/DT Swiss Wheelset review
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.
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Azione Questo II review
British brand Azione lent us its brand new Questo II. An aero inspired race machine designed with one thing in mind: speed
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Lezyne Macro Duo bike light set review
Lezyne Marco Duo comes as a front and rear bike light in one well built unit. Can it live up to the unique idea?
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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro IV shoes review
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro IV cycling shoes hitting the shops at £110
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Assos IJ.Habu.5 winter jacket review
Assos IJ.Habu.5 winter jacket: A three season jacket that can be worn almost year round with well thought out layering
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Mavic CXR Ultimate cycling shoes review
With their innovative design, the Mavic CXR Ultimates certainly attract plenty of attention, but are the aeroynamic benefits really worth it...
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Zipp launches new tubeless-ready disc brake wheelset
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.
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BH RX Team cyclo cross bike review
BH RX Team cyclo cross is certainly a racing machine and for £2,799.99 it should be
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Eroica Britannia: a unique event
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
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Raleigh Strada 6 review
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
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Madison Road Race Thermal Jacket review
The Madison Road Race Thermal jacket provides pro looks, but could definitely offer more warmth
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Lusso Windtex Aero+ jacket review
The Lusso Windtex Aero+ jacket is an exceptionally warm jacket for the price, with little details that make all the difference
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Specialized Shoe Cover review
Specialized sent us a pair of shoe covers as the winter started settling in, and we took them out for testing
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SRAM launches 1x Road groupsets
At their new facility in San Luis Obispo, California, SRAM unveiled a genre spanning ‘1x Road’ groupset system available this summer
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Pactimo Cascade jacket review
Great for winter training, but without the warmth you'd need for anything close to freezing
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Pedal Ed Kanaya Jacket review
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.
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Pedro's ICM multi-tool review
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
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Raleigh RX Comp cyclo cross bike review
Raleigh RX Comp cyclo cross bike will set you back £1,200
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Tifosi CK8 Duro Veloce review
Classic looks and practical appeal from the Tifosi CK8 Duro Veloce
