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Prologo Kappa Evo DEA T2.0 women's saddle review
The Prologo Kappa Evo DEA is a striking saddle with its bold white and black colourway microfiber cover, semi-round profile and sloping nose.
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Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow women's saddle review
The Selle Italia Ladyflow women's saddle may not suit everyone due to its large cut-out and reduced sit bone support.
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Fizik Arione Donna women's saddle review
Fizik’s Arione Donna is the women’s version of their popular Arione saddle, preserving the long profile of the men's version but widened to better suit women's anatomy.
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Walker Brothers Fleet 40mm clincher wheelset review
A new name on the wheel building scene from two men with plenty of history in the sport, the Walker Brothers Fleet wheelset seems like a great all-round upgrade option.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Specialized Ruby Expert Gel women's saddle review
Using the company's Body Geometry design, the Specialized Ruby Expert saddle comes in three widths and features a modest cut-out for ventilation.
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Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle review
The Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle has a rounded profile with a small cut-out for ventilation. It's comfortable padding comes into its own particularly for less even road surfaces.
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Pro Falcon saddle review
Pitched against offerings from other brands, we took the Pro Falcon saddle out for some long rides
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Selle Italia SLR Team Edition Flow saddle review
The latest offering from the age old manufacturer, we tested the Selle Italia SLR Team Edition Flow saddle
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Prologo Zero II Tirox CPC saddle review
The Prologo Zero II saddle is designed for aggressive riding over short to medium durations, but we think it’s suitable for much more than that.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Essax Adrenaline R saddle review
The Essax Adrenaline R is the performance saddle of the Spanish brand’s range, aiming to hit the targets of stiffness, lightweight and comfort.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Essax Shark saddle review
Its innovative design certainly raises eyebrows, and Essax are making some big claims about its performance benefits, but does this play out on the road?
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Hutchinson Intensive 2 tyres review
Good puncture protection and impressive durability, but at the cost of a serious lack of grip.
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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Stan’s NoTubes Iron Cross Team Wheelset review
We 'go tubeless' with Stan's NoTubes Iron Cross Team wheelset, and see if life without inner tubes is as good as we imagined
By Chris Catchpole • Published
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Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather road bike tyres review
Good grip, puncture resistance and fast rolling mean these Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather road bike tyres could be good all year round
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Strada Archetype/DT Swiss Wheelset review
Strada are expert wheelbuilders based in West Sussex. Their online shop has a dizzying array of alloy and carbon rims that you can order, based on your preferences, to be laced to one of many different hub options.
By Chris Catchpole • Published
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Campagnolo Veloce groupset review
The entry level groupset from one of the oldest names in the business, but Campagnolo Veloce does a lot more than just trade on past glories
By Matt Lamy • Published
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Hope Carbon 30 Clincher Mono Aero Road wheelset review
Hope's Carbon 30 Clincher promises to be 'best for British roads' and so far might be living up to its sales speal
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Continental Grand Sport Extra tyres review
A surprisingly capable, year-round tyre with additional puncture protection
By Henry Robertshaw • Published
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SRAM Apex groupset review
SRAM Apex groupset review - Cycling Weekly takes a look at SRAM's wide-ratio groupset
By Matt Lamy • Published
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Shimano Sora groupset review
Everything you need to know about the Shimano Sora groupset
By Matt Lamy • Published
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Rubena Phoenix Racing Pro review
Rubena Phoenix Racing Pro road tyre costing £26.99
By Cycling Active • Published
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Hutchinson Atom Comp review
Hutchinson Atom Comp road tyre
By Ken Buckley • Published
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Vittoria Pista CS Elite review
With two London Velodromes, there's never been a better time to test some track gear, specifically, tubular tyres from Vittoria and the Pista CS Elite
By Symon Lewis • Published
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3T Accelero 40 Team review
3T’s Accelero 40 Team wheelset looks perfect for those wishing to use their ‘best’ wheels throughout the summer months and not just for events...
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Dymag 38mm carbon review
Rob Hoyles tests a well established motorcycle brand Dymag, but is disappointed with the outcome...
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Hope Hoops Stans Alpha Pro 2 Evo review
When you think Hope, you think good quality and that's what we got with the Hope Hoops Stans Alpha Pro 2 Evo...
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Rolf Prima Alpha review
As a set for all year race and training hoops, you can't get better than the Rolf Prima Alpha wheelset suggests Dan Baines...
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Swiss Side Gotthard review
Being robust and lightweight doesn't tend to come in the same package, but Swiss Side with the Gotthard wheelset has done a pretty good job ...
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Cole Rollen Lite review
As budget wheels go, you can't go wrong with the Cole Rollen wheelset, especially as they've fallen in price since the test... what more could you ask for?
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