GO Outdoors stripped of “bargain of the year” budget mountain bike
Bargain-hunting mountain bike buyers have stripped one of the UK’s biggest outdoor equipment shops of its new high-performing mountain bike. Go Outdoors’ well-equipped Calibre Two.Two and Point.50...
View ArticleTeam Sky to use Wahoo Kickr power trainers
Wahoo Fitness, best known for its iPhone-related cycling and running products, is now the official turbo trainer sponsor of Team Sky. Team Sky riders will use the direct-drive trainers with built-in...
View ArticlePro bike: Richie Porte’s Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2
The bikes of Team Sky haven’t received many changes for 2014, with most component sponsors carrying-over. A recently announced move to Stages Cycling power meters represents the largest change,...
View ArticleSpecialized Status 1 review
Specialized has always done a good line in affordable hard-hitting bikes, and the Status range is no exception. The Demo downhill bike might be Specialized's gravity headline, but the simpler and...
View ArticleBont Zero+ cycling shoes review
The Bont Zero Plus shoes, which we first took a look at last January, are a reworked version of the original Zero shoes. The 'Plus' version has the same full fastener cover design as the original, but...
View ArticleBerghaus Active Thermal long sleeve crew neck T-shirt base layer review
This is one of the heavier-weight base layers that we've tested, and as such it makes a good extra warming as well as wicking layer for when the worst of the winter weather kicks in. The greater...
View ArticleOscar Periero adds weight to Festival of Cycling
Spanish 2006 Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro has visited Yorkshire to make a promo film for Harewood House’s Dare 2b Festival of Cycling, which takes place over the July grand départ weekend. And...
View ArticleMovistar opt for Power2Max power meters in 2014
Spanish pro team Movistar are moving to German power meter provider Power2Max in 2014. Riders such as Tour de France runner up Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde will now use Power2Max's new Type S...
View ArticleCycle Vision show 2014: mountain bike picks
Yesterday BikeRadar attended Cycle Vision, a trade show held by UK distributor Zyro. We got a glimpse into what's to come from Zyro's portfolio of brands in 2014. PanaracerJapanese tyre manufacturer...
View ArticleDomane Classics Edition — Just in
Trek now has four race geometries in its line-up: the taller H2 on the Madone, the more aggressive H1 on the Madone, the endurance geometry on the standard Domane, and now the pro endurance geometry on...
View ArticleTrek Domane Classics Edition — Just in
Trek now has four race geometries in its line-up: the taller H2 on the Madone, the more aggressive H1 on the Madone, the endurance geometry on the standard Domane, and now the pro endurance geometry on...
View ArticleLapierre Aircode aero bike unveiled
Lapierre, bike sponsor to the Française des Jeux pro squad, released details of a new aero frameset the team will be using in 2014: the Aircode.Lapierre pulled the covers off the Aircode at the team...
View ArticleOscar Periero adds weight to Dare2B Yorkshire Festival of Cycling
Spanish 2006 Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro has visited Yorkshire to make a promo film for Harewood House’s Dare 2b Yorkshire Festival of Cycling, which takes place over the July grand départ...
View ArticlePro bike: Jonathan Cantwell’s Swift Ultravox Ti
Drapac Professional Cycling only recently became Australia’s only Pro-Continental team. With this, they earned themselves a wildcard entry into the 2014 Santos Tour Down Under and have been...
View Article6,000 online cycling shoppers' credit card details stolen in cyber attack
Up to 6,000 online shoppers buying Easton, Giro, Blackburn and Bell products have had their personal details – including credit card numbers and security codes - stolen in a cyber attack. The company...
View ArticleCharge Plug 4 review
The Charge Plug 4 cuts an attractive dash around town with its pearlescent-painted slim Tange Infinity steel tubes, Shimano 105 gearing and mechanical disc brakes.HIGHS: Relaxing, robust ride LOWS: Not...
View ArticleMudhugger front mudguard review
There are already a lot of decent front mudguard options to choose from, but this new model from UK company Mudhugger is a welcome addition to that list. It’s compatible with all three major wheel...
View ArticleLondon boroughs granted £17m for bike parking and safety training
London’s 32 boroughs will share £17.3m to build more cycle parking, provide cycle training and awareness courses for motorists and HGV drivers. London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL)...
View ArticleGiro Saros helmet - in brief review
The Giro Saros helmet uses the Roc Loc system, which Giro has been using for years - it's easy to see why. It makes adjustment easy, despite the small dial, thanks to its positive clicky action....
View ArticleCasco SPEEDster helmet - first look
The Casco SPEEDster is a new addition to the upmarket German brand’s portfolio of cycling helmets. Despite its billing as the company's entry level cycling helmet, the SPEEDster boasts some interesting...
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