Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Classic Raleigh Choppers, Burners and Grifters to be displayed at brand's new 'experience' centre
The new centre in Raleigh's hometown of Nottingham will serve as both retail space, community hub and museum to the brand's 130-year history
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How to plan new gravel routes
Preparation is key to creating enjoyable off-road rides. We delve into the hows and whys with some route planning 101
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Race winning bikes from the UK National Hill Climb Championship + a stunning custom S-Works Aethos
The yearly parade of ultra-light builds has rolled around again
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Tech round up: Scott Dangerholm Contessa Addict Gravel, Suplest Edge+ 2.0 shoes, Sella Italia SLR Boost 3D saddle and the Vello Sub e-cargo bike
A custom gravel bike, Swiss-designed road shoes, a 3D printed saddle and an electric cargo bike that doesn't weigh a ton
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Colnago opens 'historic' flagship store in Abu Dhabi... but there's no sign of Ernesto
Tadej Pogačar and UAE cycling royalty launch the 10,000 sq ft shop with a world-first Colnago cafe, but apparently without the 90-year-old founder
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Deliveroo to trial subsidised, street-legal e-bikes from Volt - the end of the high-speed twist-and-go throttle conversion kit?
British brand teams up with food delivery giants to trial subsidised e-bikes for workers that comply with UK e-bike regulations
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Evoc Handlebar Pack BOA review - great for everyday use; too small for bikepacking
The 2.5 litre bag is waterproof, durable and features an easy-to-use BOA fitting system
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All the essentials to get started cycling indoors (on a budget – or not)
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit, here is all you need to get started and beyond
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Gravel bike vs road bike: what are the key differences?
Both have drop bars but is that where the similarities begin and end?
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Prime's new carbon wheels cost less than they weigh – tipping the scales at 1,272 grams
Prime has refreshed its wheel range: from the ultra-lightweight to super deep-sections and gravel-specific models. The prices are great, too
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Tech round up: Fizik Artica GTX shoes, Le Col Thermal Cargo bib shorts, Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Gore-Tex Infinium jersery and Spoon Customs Sestriere Scandium road bike
Winter jerseys, bibs and shoes...and a bike made of fancy metal
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New Trek Domane+ SLR e-bike is lightweight, quiet and looks just like the regular version
Trek's first true performance e-road bike weighs just 11.8kg and shares the same frame material and design attributes as the standard Domane SLR
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Evoc Top Tube Pack review - small but perfectly formed bag for adventures and everyday use
A well-made top tube bag with velcro straps, water resistant features and a 0.5 litre capacity
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Tech round up: Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Hawaii LTD, Rapha Pro Team Training Bib Tights & One More City Collection and Santini Maillot Jaune Winter kit... plus win a Silca Gravelero Pump
Some winter kit, a charitable clothing collection and a time trial bike inspired by an Hawaiian fish
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Cheap versus expensive turbos trainers: are you paying four figures for features you don’t need?
Today's turbo trainers are available at a myriad of price points but what are the differences between entry level and top-tier units? We take a look at the details and their impact on the experience of riding indoors
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Pinarello creates 'impossible' 3D-printed alloy bike to help Filippo Ganna break the Hour Record
Ineos rider hopes to break the current record later this month on a bike inspired by nature
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Tech of the Month October: New Roval Rapide CL II and HED Jet 180 wheels, fresh Turbo tyres from Specialized, Outdoor Vs Indoor winter training and Factor's Ostro Gravel bike
We discuss the merits of winter training indoors and out as well as looking at a new line up of road tyres from Specialized
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Tech round up: Canyon Inflite, De Marchi Selle Royal-Alan replica jersey, Silca eco cleaning range and Pink collection and Scott La Mokka commuter helmet
A cross bike, a retro wool jersey, a spa treatment for your bike and a hi-tech helmet made for the urban jungle
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We don't know whether we should ride hard or party harder in Cycology's new gravel shirts
Designs seek inspiration from Frida Kahlo and Eddy Merckx and feature cacti, skulls and flowers
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Not all bike locks are created equal, so just how much do you need to spend to protect your bike?
Commuting to work requires a bike lock to keep your steed safe, but what are the differences between 'cheap' and 'expensive' locks?
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Disc or rim brakes for commuting: what to choose
Are rim brakes or disc brakes the best choice for your bike as you commute to work? We run through the pros and cons of both, leaving you more knowledgable to make a decision
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Rapha's newest range tackles winter with the help of Gore-Tex
Latest cold weather collection includes two new long-sleeve jerseys utilising Gore-Tex's Infinium technology
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Tech round up: Brompton celebrates World Car Free Day, Brooks limited-edition Swift Eroica saddle, POC Team AMANI collection and Pirelli Cinturato S tyres... plus new Pearl Izumi Pro shoes
Limited leather saddles, helmets and glasses doing good, a gripper gravel tyre and some encouragement to ditch the car for a day
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Five tips for bike commuting to work
To help you better navigate your ride to work, we share our top tips on getting to A to B during rush hour safely
