Latest articles by Joe Baker
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Triban GRVL 520 SRAM Apex review - competitive spec, confused character
Triban retains value prowess with an impressive spec, but does the frame quality hold up against the competition?
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New Specialized Allez goes disc-only and gets lighter for 2023
The brand's longest running production road bike has finally waved goodbye to rim brakes
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Teams face big fines and disqualification under new UCI Tour de France equipment rules
The sports international governing body will be enforcing new rules to prevent teams using prototype tech more than 12 months from release
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Tom Pidcock is taking his new Pinarello Dogma off-road
The Italian cycling giant has gone all out to develop new mountain bikes bearing the famous road bike name for its star off-road riders
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Restrap Frame Bag (Large) review - rugged and practical for serious bikepackers
The Restrap bag will take anything you throw at it - or put in it
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Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Seat Pack review - top-notch waterproofing and minimal sway
It lacks the bells and whistles of the most premium saddle packs, but for those on a budget it's an excellent option
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Kask Sintesi review - a great mid-range all-rounder, aside from having no glasses port
The Kask Sintesi packs in premium features and a respectably low weight - it would be a perfect mid-range option if not for its lack of stowability for sunglasses
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Rapha Core Cargo Bib Shorts review - reasonably priced and all-round excellent shorts
The shorts are great just in themselves – the extra storage space is an incredibly welcome bonus
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Wahoo Kickr Steer first ride review - a more promising take on steering for indoor cycling
Wahoo’s development of both the hardware and software - with the new Kickr Steer unit and updated RGT app - makes for a neat complete package
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HED Emporia GC3 Performance gravel wheelset review - strong, robust and made in the USA
A solid, dependable set of hoops but - no surprise - they are more expensive than those made in the Far East
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Ribble 725 Gravel Pro review - fun to ride and value for money but not without issues
Built using Reynolds 725 steel tubing, Ribble's latest gravel offering is both comfortable and adaptable
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Van Rysel Ultralight Racer Shorts review - super breathable, affordable and versatile for outdoors use too
Highly ventilated, these are ideal for short bursts indoors
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Specialized RBX Expert Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey review - great build quality that's let down by short sleeves
High quality fabrics and bombproof construction, but falling short on features... and sleeves!
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dhb Aeron Thermal Jersey review - exceptional quality for the price
Warm, breathable and an excellent fit: this jersey outperforms some that are nearly double the price
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Ravemen TR30M rear light review
Lightweight and with class-leading visibility - but at the cost of brightness and runtime
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CatEye ViZ300 rear light review – I wish the bracket was as good as the light itself
Great value; great quality, aimed at a serious rider/commuter market
