Suffolk-based Malcolm Borg handbuilds his own wheels, choosing the rims, spokes and hubs that he considers best for the job. He calls the Borg 31 “all-weather training/racing wheels” and uses…
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Matt Bottrill’s Eddie Soens-winning Giant Propel Advanced SL 1 Disc
Photos: Andy Jones Multiple national time trial champion Matt Bottrill delivered a lesson in aerodynamics when he won the Eddie Soens Memorial road race at Aintree race course on Saturday.…
Time Osmos: iconic French brand’s first new shoe in nine years
Nine years since its last shoe Time has launched the Osmos, a range of three high-end shoes developed at its new owner Rossignol’s R&D facility at Montebelluna, Italy, the global…
Look 785 Huez RS Disc
Look has launched a disc-brake version of the super-light 785 Huez climbing bike with the promise of better performance on both sides of the hill
Pro bike: Tom Pidcock’s S-Works Crux
The Yorkshireman’s National Champs winning machine (Photos by Chris Catchpole)
Nine tech predictions for 2019
Simon Smythe surveys the tech trends that look set to shape cycling in the near future
Ortlieb Micro Saddle Bag
Legendary German waterproof pannier manufacturer Ortlieb scales down its touring tech with good results
Will 13-speed save 1x on the road?
There may still be a place for 1x in the pro peloton
Ribble R872
With all the trimmings you'd expect from a modern carbon frame the Ribble R872 undercuts the competition in performance and value for money
Tifosi Auriga
The Tifosi Auriga is the aero bike of the Spirit Tifosi elite race team, but its geometry and price give it a much broader appeal
Zipp 302 Carbon Clincher
Zipp is renowned for producing super-expensive pro-level wheels with groundbreaking technology but its first foray into this competitive price point is a major success. The 302s contain Zipp’s vast knowledge…
Lusso Shattered jersey
This British-made aero jersey is perfect for long, hot summer days in the saddle. With its form-fitting cut, perfect-length sleeves (i.e. not too short) and striking design it took top…
Giant Surge Pro shoe
Giant's flagship shoe, which has an innovative carbon-beam sole and is worn by the Sunweb team in the WorldTour, gets a full makeover
Assos T Equipe EVO bib shorts
You go to Assos as the Swiss brand is one of the best when it comes to cycling shorts and now that you can get the very good Assos T…
ISM PN 3.0 saddle
Where has the ISM PN 3.0 been all our time-trialling life? The new PN (‘performance narrow’) range offers better thigh and hamstring clearance than earlier versions thanks to a narrower…
Giant ARX 20 kids’ bike
The new Giant ARX 20 is a kids' bike that is made from the same Aluxx-grade aluminium as the grown-up bikes and it's fast, fun and light
IRC Roadlite X-Guard tyres
Japanese brand Inoue Rubber Co, aka IRC, is not too well known in the UK but based on our initial impressions of the Roadlite X-Guard it deserves to be
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart
The JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart is a self-powered smart trainer that's not quite as heavy as some and it's a bit lighter on the pocket too
Why don’t the pros use tubeless tyres?
They may be bombproof but tubeless tyres have yet to catch on in the ranks of the pro peloton; Simon Smythe asks why
Should the UCI relax its bike rules?
Simon Smythe reflects on the regulatory inertia that some say is stifling innovation in bike design
What’s the best tread pattern for winter?
With rain, frost and a heightened amount of detritus now decking the lanes, Simon Smythe researches the right rubber for winter riding
Giant launches new ARX lightweight kids’ bike range
Giant has just launched a new range of three kids’ bikes called ARX, which the Taiwanese brand is saying are the lightest in their category – a relief to cycling…
Do you need a smart turbo trainer?
Thanks to interactive apps, the days of staring at a garage wall are gone; but how much do you need to spend to get the most out of turbo training?
Is your bike set-up too aggressive?
We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe
Shimano S-Phyre X glasses
The new S-Phyre X glasses from Shimano, developed with the LottoNL-Jumbo team, have a top half-frame with detachable lower frame bumpers. The other model in the range, the S-Phyre R,…