Luke Friend
Luke Friend has worked as a writer, editor and copywriter for over twenty years. Across books, magazines and websites, he's covered a broad range of topics for a range of clients including Major League Baseball, the National Trust and the NHS. He has an MA in Professional Writing from Falmouth University and is a qualified bicycle mechanic. He fell in love with cycling at an early age, partly due to watching the Tour de France on TV. He's a passionate follower of bike racing to this day as well an avid road and gravel rider.
Latest articles by Luke Friend
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What is the best tire size and tread pattern for gravel bikes?
We take you through how to (quickly!) determine which gravel tires will suit you best
By Luke Friend • Published
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Best commuter bike pedals 2023 - our picks rated and reviewed
From flats to clipless SPDs, we've sorted through the best pedals for your daily commute so you don't have to
By Luke Friend • Published
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Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike - but it’s only available in France
Available through 300 car dealerships, the bike can carry loads of up to 100kg with a stated range of 60 miles
By Luke Friend • Published
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Zwift launches Scotland, the new world designed specifically for the 2023 Esports World Championships
Zwift Scotland features five new routes for training and racing including a crit circuit in Glasgow, which will also host the real-life 2023 UCI World Championships
By Luke Friend • Published
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Parcours teams up with Classified to offer Powershift options across all its spoked wheelsets
Innovative British wheel brand unites with disruptor Belgian hub manufacturer
By Luke Friend • Published
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Redesigned DT Swiss 350 hubs are lighter but just as 'dependable' - and still come in a rim-brake version
Legendary road hubs updated to include 36t ratchet and redesigned hub shell and axle
By Luke Friend • Published
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Brooks teams up with artist Jeremy Collins on a limited-edition B17 saddle
The iconic saddle features a laser-etched design inspired by the US artists' bikepacking trip across the Italian Dolomites
By Luke Friend • Published
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What is the secret new bike tech behind LAB71, Project Black and 795RS? We go codebreaking...
What we know so far about the unreleased bikes and components from Cannondale, Specialized and Look...
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Strava aquires FATMAP mountain adventure mapping platform
3D mapping technology will be enabled in all Strava services giving its subscribers the 'full FATMAP offering'
By Luke Friend • Published