Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Why are my tubeless tyres leaking?
Tubeless tyres have their benefits but if yours are repeatedly losing air here are the reasons and, vitally, the fixes
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Colnago ditches the traditional diamond frame for its radical new Y1Rs - 'the most aerodynamic UCI-compliant road bike in the World Tour'
Designed in conjunction with Team UAE and the result of years of innovative R&D Colnago's Y1Rs cuts a progressive departure from the existing VR4s. Is this the shape of things to come?
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Quality locks don't come cheap but the Diamond-rated Litelok X1 is now on offer for Cyber Monday - hurry, this deal will expire soon!
Litelok is offering $15 / £10 off the excellent X1 plus it is throwing in a tactical carrying mount for free.
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The Wahoo Bolt is still my favourite cycling computer and it's now reduced by 25%... but for how long?
Amazon is offering significant discounts of both the Bolt V2 and the Roam V2
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Deals Cycling Weekly and Zwift have teamed up for an early Black Friday deal with a 20% discount on the Zwift Ride indoor trainer
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Tech of the week: A shockingly expensive steel bike from Colnago, a surprisingly affordable carbon bike from Pinarello, DT Swiss energises our cycling lives and Pog's bars are now yours to buy
Colnago's Steelnova is a thing of beauty but you'll pay for the pleasure, while Pinarello's F1 is an inexpensive gateway to the brand. DT Swiss enters the dynamo hub market and Enve brings Pog's cockpit to market
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Best winter cycling gloves 2024, and how to keep hands warm in the coldest months
If you want to keep riding in the colder months a pair of the best winter cycling gloves is an essential part of your wardrobe
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Tech of the Week: Rapha goes 'the extra mile' to celebrate its 20th anniversary, new threads from Universal Colours and Assos plus hybrid e-bikes from Cannondale
Iconic clothing brand marks time with a weighty tome, winter kit from Assos and Universal Colours plus Cannondale refreshes its electric hybrid line
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 1415 review
A visually intimidating, heavy lock that may or not be impractical depending on your requirements
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TrainingPeaks acquires virtual cycling platform indieVelo, aims to add ‘credible racing and realistic riding’ to its training offerings
Called TrainingPeaks Virtual it will be offered as part of TrainingPeaks Premium in March 2025, with a beta version available now
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Small but perfectly formed? Seatylock Foldylock Compact review
An admirable size-to-strength ratio makes this a compelling offering for weight-conscious commuters
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Tech of the Week: Bkool's Giro d'Italia Virtual gets underway, Santini magics up a sustainable rain jacket, FSA wows with K-Force gravel bars and Rule 28 suits up for aero gains
Bkool app will enable users to race all 21 stages of the 2024 edition of the race plus an environmentally-friendly rain jacket from Santini and more...
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2013 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX restomod climbs like a rocket
Once the owner's 'Sunday best' the rim-brake carbon Canyon is now enjoying a second life on the hill climb circuit
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Subtly modded Factor Ostro VAM is proof that a modern aero bike can climb
A few tweaks are all it took to transform Adam Pinder's Factor into a competitive hill-climbing machine
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Body Rocket AI-powered, real-time wind tunnel substitute available for pre-order
Bike-mounted, aero drag measurement system surpasses its Kickstarter target and offers packages that include coaching from Alex Dowsett
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Tech of the Week: Rapha's Shakedry alternative, Lapierre's carbon Crosshill gravel muncher, Bianchi Oltre gets colourful and Spesh's supernaturally powered Vado
Lots for you this week, from Rapha's environmentally-friendly laminate rain jacket, to a super-lightweight Vado e-bike from Specialized
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At just 5.5kg for under £1,000, this hill climb special proves you can save the pennies and the pounds
Weighing just 5.5kg, and costing less than a grand, light and cheap can co-exist if you know where to look
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We rated the Theragun massage gun highly and now the Relief model is reduced for Prime Day
The easy-to-use massage gun now has 20% off on Amazon
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Magicshine won our bike light group test and now its RN 1200 front light is reduced for Amazon Prime Day
We rate Magicshine lights highly and this 1200 lumens front light is no different - and now its reduced by 20%
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Rapha x Palace 3.0 is here - the two iconic clothing brands reunite with collection inspired by '90s pro cycling style
The latest collaboration with the streetwear brand sees jerseys and accessories featuring designs that draw from one of cycling's most colourful and controversial eras.
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Giant's new Defy and Avail e-bikes pioneer a rear-hub motor and improved battery technology
The all-new Defy Advanced and Liv Avail E+ line-ups include an integrated power system that weighs just 2.3kg
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Tech of the Week: Money no object BMC Teammachine R Mpc, Look E-765 e-bikes, Pog's Pop Art Colnago and the DJI Osmo Action 5 camera
We've got some very special bikes for you this week but, be warned, they're not cheap. Plus a new action camera to capture your adventures.
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This collapsible helmet fits in your bag
The Newlane's design enables it to flip inside itself when not in use, plus new winter kit from Van Rysel, new coaching features from Garmin, a limited-edition vest from Rapha and more
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$1,000 fenders?! Titanium protection that comes at a price
We look at No.22's beautifully made but ruinously expensive mudguards, plus other eye-catching tech that will test your bank balance to the limit
