Latest articles by Sam Gupta
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15 things that really annoy us about cycling... and how to improve them
It’s not always sunshine, tailwinds and KOM’s - there are some things which can leave us feeling a little disgruntled...
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All your cycling Christmas gifts wrapped up with Tredz
Forget novelty socks, gift something a cyclist truly wants this Christmas with help from the team at Tredz
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Zwift Hub smart trainer review - a 'no brainer' for entry into indoor training
Affordable, easy to set up and with an impressive list of features, is the Hub the best entry-level trainer on the market?
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Nine things I wish I knew when I started indoor cycling...
And yes, the surprising extent to which human sweat can corrode a headset is there at number six
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Nine road bikes we're excited to see redesigned in 2024
Launch season is beginning to wind down, but we know there will be new and exciting models released next summer
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Five road bike tech trends I wish didn't exist
From shoddy quality control to steering stoppers, former mechanic and CW Video Manager Sam vents his frustrations
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Kask Elemento review - it’s the most expensive helmet we’ve had on test
Kask's new range-topping helmet is claimed to be safer, more aero and more ventilated - here’s how it performed in practice
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Why the grim reality of aero bike ownership may not be for you
Think you want an aero bike? Perhaps, says CW's Video Manager Sam, think again...
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Going the distance on the new Pinarello X
We put Pinarello's accessible new endurance road bike through its paces in Britain's beautiful and testing Peak District.
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Longtermers: Sam Gupta's Specialized Allez
The 2015 Allez chassis was purchased by our video manager during his bike shop days - when expectations exceeded financial means, untill Facebook Marketplace came to the rescue
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 first ride review - no wonder the internet got excited
The latest iteration of Specialized's WorldTour race bike claims to be its 'fastest ever'. But how does it ride?
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Nine things road cyclists shouldn’t care about... but still do
We run through nine different aspects of the sport that maybe we should let go of in the pursuit of getting back to the core of why we really love road cycling
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First ride impressions: New Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset
Does the Italian brand's flagship groupset live up to expectations and its big price tag?
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New Specialized Allez first ride review: Is it still one of the best bargains around?
The brand's entry level road bike aims to appeal to a wide audience, with a split personality
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KASK Elemento helmet first look - carbon fibre, 3D printing and a price to match
Kask's new range topping helmet performs well, but has a price tag to match
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Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 review - a brilliant groupset albeit expensive
105 Di2 makes Shimano's electronic shifting more accessible - but this isn't a 'groupset for the people' in the way the mechanical version always was
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Paris-Nice bike tech gallery: Shiny paint, not so slammed stems and safety measures
We managed to grab some cheeky shots of bikes lined up before the final stage of this year's Paris-Nice and this is what we found
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All new Cannondale SuperSix EVO 4: Lighter, more aero and with a threaded bottom bracket
Redesigned race bike claims to be lighter and more aero with range-topping LAB71 model using new carbon layup
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Goodnight sweet Prince: Pinarello replaces venerable models with more affordable F and X Series road bikes
Italian brand simplifies its mid-range line-up with new race bike and endurance bike platforms while the Dogma remains top dog
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Hollowgram R45 wheelset review - stealthy looks and sticking with hooks
Hollowgram's R45 wheels follow the current trend for more affordable carbon wheels - plus they keep your tire and PSI options open with traditional hooked rims
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Leaked! unreleased Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 is sleeker with new aero features
EF Education-EasyPost riders have been photographed training on a new, unreleased version of Cannondale's lightweight all-rounder race bike - is it what we think it is?
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2022's weirdest innovations - five new products that divided opinion this year
Holes in seat tubes, integrated lights on road bikes and the adoption of F1-inspired air deflectors ensured that the keyboard warriors had much to write about this year
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How to choose the perfect kit for a summer cycling challenge
Why Santic's head-to-toe collection won't let you down
