Chris Catchpole
Latest articles by Chris Catchpole
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SRAM Force CX1 review
SRAM recently released its road 1-by groupset, the single ring setup designed for almost everything any cyclist could ever want. We take a look back at its off-road Force CX1 groupset, the product that started it all.
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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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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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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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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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Tannus Nymph solid tyres review
After two months of hacking around London and the surrounding suburbs, we give our verdict on Tannus's solid tyres designed specifically for folding bikes.
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Merida Reacto DA LTD review
The Merida Reacto DA LTD is a fast looking bike with the potential for both high straight line speed and KOM records; we've tested it to see if the results are as obvious as you'd think.
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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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ILE Apex Day Pack review
ILE, or Inside Line Equipment, is a trendy American brand making bags, by hand, in their San Francisco Bay factory. We test ride the new Apex Day Pack, and see whether trendy can also be practical.
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