Temple Adventure Road review

We've tested the Temple Adventure Road. It's a steel framed machine from the small Bristol based bike maker. How does it shape up against the mainstream competition?

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Temple Cycles has delivered a nice package with the Adventure Road. It’s easy to live with and has a classy retro look. If you’re looking for a machine with classic looks and a sensible spec at a sub-£1000 price, it’s a good option. It feels very durable and, with a few extras like mudguards, should see you through Uni or daily commuting whatever the weather. Kitted out with wider tyres you could tackle towpaths and light off road too, while kit it out with racks and the Adventure Road is ready for longer multi-day adventures.

Reasons to buy
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    Bombproof steel frame

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    Stable ride

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    Adaptability

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    Quality finishing touches

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    Retro chic

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Reasons to avoid
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    Slightly lower spec than mainstream competition

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Matt Mears was an engineering student at Bristol University when he started to refurbish old bikes. His interest grew into Temple Cycles. Still based in Bristol, it sells vintage style bikes with modern builds which it assembles in its own workshop - like our test model the Temple Adventure Road.

The core Temple range includes straight bar hybrids and fixies for men and women. Temple also makes the Temple Adventure Road dropped bar bike we’ve tested and the more expensive Adventure Cross machine. It also has a range of “Specials” and you can specify your own custom build too.

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