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Nove Race GTS review

A nice-handling bike with the option to customise colours to suit your tastes and the spec to suit your needs

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  Wilier Cento10 Air review

  The new Wilier Cento10 Air is more aerodynamic than the Cento1 and features plenty of neat integration. We rode it in Italy's Dolomites at the launch event.

  By Paul Norman • Published 8 February 17

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  Canyon Ultimate CFR review

  Does Canyon's feathery disc brake bike give away any stiffness to achieve its goal weight?

  By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published 20 March 20

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  Specialized Dolce review

  The good-looking, women's-specific Specialized Dolce is a great entry-level option for riders looking to embark on their love affair with road cycling

  By Hannah Bussey • Published 31 March 17

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  Islabikes Rothan balance bike review

  If you're looking for a kids' bike then you certainly should consider options from Islabikes

  By Hannah Bussey • Published 8 December 16

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  BMC Granfondo GF02 105 review

  Carbon may be king, but BMC’s Granfondo GF02 proves there’s still life in good old aluminium

  By Nigel Wynn • Published 26 July 13

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  Condor Leggero review

  Condor Leggero - We test Condor's revamped 2010 Leggero, £1,799 frameset

  By Mike Hawkins • Published 6 October 10

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  Colnago AC-R 105 review

  The Colnago AC-R has stunning looks and an undeniable pedigree, but look at the spec sheet and you may wonder if a great frame is enough

  By Nigel Wynn • Published 21 May 15

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  Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 road bike review

  Canyon Ultimate CF SL 9.0 road bike costing £1,899 is the perfect bike for the aspiring racer

  By Cycling Active • Published 9 September 14

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  Kuota Khan Pro Team Edition review

  We test Nacer Bouhanni's favourite ride

  By Paul Norman • Published 14 June 18

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  Kyklos Featherweight: First ride review

  We ride Kyklos's mid-range carbon-fibre bike - does it live up to its name?

  By Hannah Bussey • Published 3 January 12

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  TI-Raleigh 40th anniversary road bike review

  Raleigh harks back to its glory days with this evocative, limited-edition replica of the bike Joop Zoetemelk rode to victory in the 1980 Tour de France – and it's a real blast (from the past)

  By Simon Smythe • Last updated 21 May 21

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  GT Grade Carbon Ultegra review

  GT's Grade is a bike designed for gravel or adventure road riding. We’ve tested the range topping Carbon Ultegra version

  By Paul Norman • Published 13 January 16

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  Canyon Infinite AL 8.0S road bike review

  Canyon Infinite AL 8.0S road bike £1,149

  By Cycling Weekly • Published 23 January 14

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  Kuota Kharma Ultra review

  Review of the carbon-frame Kharma Ultra

  By Cycling Weekly • Published 19 March 09

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  Parlee ESX-R Custom review

  For those unfamiliar with the Massachusetts-based brand, Parlee has a reputation for producing superb quality carbon-fibre bikes with a large emphasis on customisation. New for 2015 is the ESX-R, which is a slightly more affordable version of Parlee's ESX (£3.999). We put it through its paces to see how good it is.

  By Oliver Bridgewood • Published 29 September 15

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  Pinnacle Evaporite Two first ride review

  Pinnacle has taken an existing frame to create its Evaporite range, but in kitting it out, has it managed to make a rig that breaks the mould?

  By Nigel Wynn • Published 11 January 12

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  B'twin Ultra AF GF review

  The latest endurance focused, disc-equipped model from Decathlon’s in-house brand works well as a reliable winter bike or a sportive buster.

  By Rupert Radley • Published 2 January 18

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  Kinesis Racelight GF_TIV2: First Ride review

  The magic metal casts a spell on Simon Smythe — but will there be a fairytale ending?

  By Nigel Wynn • Published 27 September 13

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  Fuji Team 1.0 review

  Fuji Team 1.0 £999.99 - £1000 bike grouptest - We ride and rate four bikes that come in at the government?s Cycle to Work maximum price point of £1,000

  By Cycling Weekly • Published 23 February 11

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  Cervélo Caledonia-5 Ultegra Di2 Disc review

  The Cervélo Caledonia-5 bridges the gap between performance and endurance superbly

  By Rupert Radley • Last updated 21 May 21

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  Vitus Razor review

  The Vitus Razor is the entry-level road bike from the in-house brand of Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle. It's a machine with a lot to offer the novice rider

  By Paul Norman • Published 13 July 17

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  Forme Axe Edge 1.0 road bike review

  Forme Axe Edge 1.0 road bike

  By Cycling Weekly • Published 7 July 14

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  Trek Madone Race Shop Ltd (video) review

  The Trek Madone Race Shop Ltd frame is the highest spec offered by Trek and is fabricated from 700 Series OCLV carbon – which Trek claims is the lightest and the strongest in the cycling world

  By Oliver Bridgewood • Published 12 May 17

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  Lynskey Heix review

  Lynskey Helix Titanium frameset tested by Tech Editor Mike Hawkins £2,299.99

  By Mike Hawkins • Published 12 June 13

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  Bianchi Vertigo 105: First ride review

  Bianchi is the oldest bike brand in the world. Unsurprisingly, it knows how to design a mid-priced road bike

  By Nigel Wynn • Published 3 May 13

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  Cervelo R5 2014 road bike review

  Cervelo R5 2014 road bike £5,299

  By Mike Hawkins • Published 13 December 13

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  group test: BeOne Blizzard v Verenti Millook - Verdict review

  14th June 2010 "BeOne Blizzard has a lot going for it. As an overall package, the aluminium frame, Shimano 105 transmission, triple chainset and Easton wheels are hard to fault. But.."

  By jclarkson • Published 14 June 10

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  Sensa Giulia Custom Road Bike review

  Sensa Giulia Custom Road Bike 2013 £3,497.99

  By Symon Lewis • Published 20 January 14

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  Specialized Allez Sprint Comp review

  The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is the US brand's aluminium criterium bike that proved itself adept when ridden hard, fast or long

  By Rupert Radley • Published 26 April 18