How to replace a crankset - video
If you have bent a crank or just want to upgrade your crankset, knowing how to replace it yourself can be pretty useful.In the video below we demonstrate the procedure using a Shimano Hollowtech...
View ArticlePro bike: Katie Compton's Trek Boone 9 and Boone 9 Disc
Katie Compton is without doubt the most successful American cyclocross racer ever with nearly two dozen World Cup wins, three World Championship medals, two overall World Cup titles, and a dominating...
View ArticleColnago CX Zero Disc review
The standard CX Zero is designed for gran fondos (sportives) and the Classics, with Thomas Voeckler and his Team Europcar colleagues using it for this year’s races. Although the UCI hasn’t yet...
View ArticleBeginner mountain bike setup and maintenance tips
Budget mountain bikes are better than ever these days, but there are a number of setup adjustments that you can make to ensure you're getting the most out of your entry-level steed. It’s easy to buy a...
View ArticleAzonic Riot stem review
Azonic’s heavy-duty Riot stem (featured in our round-up of short MTB stems a few months back) provoked a fair bit of comment out on the trails. We grew to like the bright blue edition, but it comes in...
View ArticleHalfords is looking to light up your cycling – sponsored post
With the end of the summer on its way, and the evenings drawing in, daylight will soon be at a premium. And if you're a cyclist, that's not good news. Whether you commute to work or enjoy a good spin...
View ArticleRudy Project Wing-57 aero helmet - in brief review
For a brand new helmet that claims to be the fastest in the world, the Wing-57’s poor results in the tunnel in both positions are disappointing. Pros: Light, airy, comfortableCons: Not that fast,...
View ArticleDanny MacAskill becomes official ambassador for KTM Freeride Electric...
Scottish trials legend Danny MacAskill has become an official ambassador for KTM's new Freeride E line of electric motorcycles.The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer – not to be confused with the bicycle...
View ArticleBryton Rider 60T cycle computer review
Bryton’s fully loaded 60 offers comprehensive, off-road friendly, computer-linked ride data and navigation. It uses a universal mount, and the included ANT+ cadence meter and HR belt connect easily....
View ArticleElite Real Turbo Muin – video
Last year Elite launched its first direct drive turbo trainer with fluid resistance to give a smooth, quiet indoor ride. For 2015, the turbo specialist has launched a new flagship machine – the Elite...
View ArticleFSA revamps mountain bike wheel range for 2015
FSA has always had a healthy collection of mountain bike wheels in its range but the component giant is making a bigger push for 2015 with a completely revamped range that includes wider rims, tubeless...
View ArticleRose Granite Chief 1 review
Rose offers bikes with all three wheel sizes, and unlike Vitus and Canyon, it gives each size a distinct model name – so on the trail/all-mountain side of things there’s the Jabba Wood (26in), Granite...
View ArticleThe Cycle Show this weekend
The Cycle Show begins this Friday, 26 September, at the NEC in Birmingham, and will run throughout the weekend, giving cyclists the chance to check out the newest bikes and tech for 2015.The Cycle Show...
View ArticleMio Link Heart Rate Wristband review
Mio was founded in 1999 by mother of three Liz Dickinson, who created a strapless heart rate (HR) monitor sports watch. (It’s not to be confused with the GPS manufacturer Mio, which has a similar...
View ArticleDVO Emerald inverted downhill fork review
Since DVO announced the Emerald downhill fork at the end of 2012, the latest offering from the US-based suspension company has been surrounded by hype. The Emerald is firmly marketed towards riders...
View ArticleRussian cyclist makes miraculous escape – video
A CCTV camera has caught the spectacularly lucky escape of a Russian cyclist last weekend. The video shows a man cycling across the road at junction, just as a car and a truck collide on the main road....
View ArticleEmma Pooley to attend Breeze Challenge women’s cycling event
Olympic silver medallist, British time trial champion and current long distance duathlon world champion, Emma Pooley, is to attend the first British Cycling Breeze Challenge event in Lancashire on...
View ArticleVDO M5 WL bike computer review
VDO's M5 is a top quality, easy to use and expandable bike dashboard – not to mention one of the neatest and most modern looking computers we've tested. But it’s certainly not cheap. The clear...
View ArticleChris Boardman to attend The Cycle Show this Friday
A last-minute addition to The Cycle Show, Chris Boardman MBE has just announced his attendance at the NEC on Friday. Boardman will be on hand at the Boardman Performance Series stand (D11) between 12pm...
View ArticleDiamondback teases Serios TT bike
Diamondback has released a teaser for its brand new Serios TT bike, which will debut in Kona, Hawaii, on 7 October, ahead of this year’s Ironman World Championships.The American brand started out in...
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