New Boyd Cycling Eternity hubset announced at NAHBS
South Carolina-based wheelset company Boyd Cycling has announced at this year's North American Handmade Bicycle Show its own range of lightweight road hubsets called Eternity. The clever design...
View ArticlePrototype Enve disc-brake dirt road fork and seatpost spotted at NAHBS
Enve Composites tucked a pair of Easter eggs amongst the treasure trove of titanium bikes at the Moots booth at this yearâs North American Handmade Bicycle Show: a prototype carbon road disc fork...
View ArticleTrek Domane 5.2
Ever since its introduction, we've found Trekâs unique Domane to be one of the best-ever rides for bad surfaces. Thatâs all thanks to the âIsospeedâ decoupler, which is essentially a rotational...
View ArticlePro bike: Stefano Pirazzi's Cipollini RB800 – video
Pro race team Bardiani-CSF might have had a fairly quiet start to this season, but their bikes and kit are anything but quiet.Stefano Pirazzi's Cipollini RB800 frame boasts a black and green colourway...
View ArticleKenda Nevegal Pro DTC SCT tyre
Kendaâs evergreen Nevegal has received a welcome upgrade to bring it right up to date. The biggest difference for riders who see Kenda and think âpinch punctureâ is the new SCT (Sealant...
View ArticleIbis Cycles - interview with the iconic bike brand's key players
In 1980, an impressionable young hippie by the name of Scot Nicol went on a roadtrip to Crested Butte, Colorado with some of mountain bikingâs pioneers, including Joe Breeze and Charlie Cunningham....
View ArticleCeramicSpeed debuts US$1,000 derailleur pulleys at NAHBS
Just when you thought boutique bicycle components couldnât get any pricier, Danish company CeramicSpeed has gone and utterly shattered the glass ceiling with a pair of outrageously expensive titanium...
View ArticleSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Elite Disc
As with Giantâs Defy, the disc brake chassis of the latest generation SL4 Roubaix isnât just an adaptation but a reworking from the ground up. The rear disc is mounted inboard between the chain and...
View ArticleSetting up your road and mountain bikes together
Commonly, those who compete in cross-country and marathon mountain biking will ride on road just as much as they do off-road. How well the bikes are set up may affect how well their training crosses...
View ArticleRose X-Lite CRS 3100 Di2
The new race chassis from Rose is a complete departure from the old X-LIte. Out go the massively oversized round tubes and in comes a selection of squared-off profiles developed on from the CGF...
View ArticleCoombe Millenium II road pedals now available
After a hiatus of more than 10 years, Coombe Engineering is back in the highly competitive road bike pedal game with the Millenium II. Itâs quite light, apparently very secure, and elegantly designed...
View ArticleLeatt 3DF AirFlex knee pads
These minimal, pedalling-friendly Leatt 3DF AirFlex knee pads are aimed squarely at those who want a bit of extra protection without the bulk of normal knee pads.The stretchy Lycra mesh sleeve is...
View ArticleCeramicSpeed debuts £660 derailleur pulleys at NAHBS
Just when you thought boutique bicycle components couldnât get any pricier, Danish company CeramicSpeed has gone and utterly shattered the glass ceiling with a pair of outrageously expensive titanium...
View ArticleApple Watch Sport launches today
The Apple Watch is due for a big launch later today with full features and worldwide retail prices to be confirmed. While the Apple Watch Sport, the company's sweat-friendly edition of its new...
View ArticleHow to bleed a RockShox Reverb
Bleeding the system of your RockShox Reverb dropper seatpost will help keep it working in optimal condition.Itâs a fairly simple task that can be done at home with a simple bleed kit, so have a look...
View ArticleApple Watch Strava app launched
In conjunction with Apple's 'Spring Forward' event in San Francisco today, Apple is giving a peek at the new Strava app for Apple Watch. Strava has had apps for iOS and Android for some time, but the...
View ArticleBikeRadar Deals of the Week – Mountain Bikes
BikeRadar's weekly round-up of great online deals from our recommended retailers could save you both time and money. If you just want to get to the bargains, skip to the end of the article to see the...
View ArticleBikeRadar Deals of the Week – Road Bikes
BikeRadar's weekly round-up of great online deals from our recommended retailers could save you both time and money. If you just want to get to the bargains, skip to the end of the article to see the...
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Bottom brackets
Got a problem with your bottom bracket? Want to know how you can stop that squeak? Interested in the different bottom bracket standards? Come join our 'Ask the Expert' Q+A with our technical editor and...
View ArticleNukeproof Mega TR Comp
With slab sided hydroformed tubes, chunky linkage and cut-and-shut pivot mounting sections, Nukeproofâs Mega TR wears its heart on its structural sleeve.As the name suggests this 130mm travel frame...
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