Road bike reviews
Shopping for a new road bike? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Charge Grater 3 review
We test the single chain-ringed Charge Grater 3
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Forme Thorpe Comp 1.0 review
The Forme Thorpe Comp is built and tested in the UK, but can it offer an exciting ride?
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 review
Launched back in 2013, the Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 has been around a while but it remains a top-spec aero bike and is used by the Giant Sunweb team. How does it stack up against more modern alternatives?
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Cipollini NK1K review
The Cipollini NK1K is an Italian-made premium aero road bike from the brand of the flamboyant sprinter Mario Cipollini
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Swift Carbon Ultravox Ti review
We put the Swift Carbon Ultravox Ti through months of testing, and here's what we found
By Richard Windsor Published
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Chapter2 Tere review
The Chapter2 Tere comes from the former designer of NeilPryde bikes. It has an aero frame profile which has been wind tunnel tested in New Zealand
By Paul Norman Published
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group test: Kona Jake review
12th November 2010 "You’re probably thinking, what on earth are we doing pitching the humble Kona Jake up against a couple of bikes that sell for hundreds of pounds more?"
By jclarkson Published
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Trek Domane SL 6 review
The versatile and comfortable Trek Domane SL 6 put to the test
By Richard Windsor Published
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Pinarello Gan K Disc review
The Pinarello Gan is the entry-level Dogma-shaped Pinarello but it's more than just a carbon copy of the Tour-winning Team Sky bike
By Simon Smythe Published
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Cervelo S3 Disc review
The Cervélo S3 Disc is the first aero disc-brake road bike the Canadian company has produced, and is claimed to be better in every way than the old model
By Rupert Radley Published
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Stevens Izoard review
The Izoard is a race-oriented carbon road bike with a full Shimano 105 groupset, which Stevens says is aimed at the beginning racer. We've put it through its paces.
By Paul Norman Published
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Wilier Cento 1 NDR Ultegra review
Wilier’s latest endurance bike hits a lower price point than the Cento 10 NDR
By Paul Norman Published
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Planet X London Road review
The Planet X London Road is a very versatile commuting bike that gives a comfortable ride, a good groupset, and hydraulic disc brakes for less than a grand.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Merida Scultura Disc Team Edition (video) review
We put the new Merida Scultura Disc through its paces over the cobbles, seeing if it is up to the standards of the excellent standard rim brake Scultura
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Vitus Venon VR Disc - First Ride review
The Vitus Venon VR Disc packs a lot of bike into a competitively priced package. We travelled to Calpe with test the bike with cycling legend Sean Kelly.
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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NeilPryde Nazaré SL road bike review
The Nazaré is the aero frame from the Scottish-based bike division of the Hong Kong brand that started out making carbon-fibre windsurfing equipment
By Simon Smythe Published
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Kinesis Racelight T2 review
The Kinesis Racelight T2 is an aluminium all-rounder that specialises as a winter trainer has been resprayed and up-specced for 2015, but is still priced at a penny under £1,000.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Ritchey Road Logic 2.0 review
Mike Hawkins tests the latest steel offering from Ritchey, the Road Logic 2.0
By Mike Hawkins Published
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Vitus Zenium SL PRO review
Full Shimano Ultegra groupset makes this alloy-framed model from Vitus stand out
By Nigel Wynn Published
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KTM Strada 1000 CD review
KTM might be better known for being the top-end orange motorcycle people but this Team Sky-coloured bargain Strada 1000 shows they know about pedal rather than petrol power, too
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Cervélo R5 Disc SRAM e-Tap AXS review
The classic road bike from Cervélo, now with SRAM e-tap AXS
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Specialized Allez review
The Specialized Allez is a versatile entry-level bike with a great ride quality and the potential to be upgraded
By Rupert Radley Published
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BMC Granfondo GF01 Disc Ultegra review
Can a bike really be good for both racing and sportives? BMC thinks so
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Merida Reacto Team E review
The Merida Reacto Team E is same frame as used by the Lampre Pro Team. Cycling Weekly has put it through its paces to see how it stacks up against the competition
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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BMC Teammachine SLR02 review
BMC Teammachine SLR02: A high spec machine of unquestionable standard, and all for a competitive price
By Cycle Sport Published
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Parlee Altum-R review
Massachusetts-based Parlee has a reputation for high-end custom-made carbon-fibre frames, but in recent years the company has developed several Asian-built frames to reach a wider market. The Parlee Altum is one of those and seeks to combine light weight, stiffness and comfort
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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Pedal Force QS3 review
Carbon-framed, SRAM Rival equipped bike for £1700 from web-based company
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Daccordi Noah review
This Daccordi Noah not only has a frame that's handmade in Italy but it’s also adorned with a full Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Bora WTO wheels and rolls on Italian Vittoria Corsa tyres – it's an Italophile's dream bike.
By Simon Smythe Published
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Pinnacle Dolomite 4 review
The 2018 Pinnacle Dolomite 4 is now Ultegra equipped, lighter and more expensive: can it compete in the £1.5K category?
By Simon Smythe Published