Boardman Performance Series Pro C SLR review
Boardman’s Performance Series bikes are exclusive to Halfords, and the way that Boardman has set up this part of their business with Halfords' warehousing, ordering and delivery, the brand can compete...
View ArticleiceBike* 2014 show - big tech gallery
iceBike* 2014 is a chance to peruse some of the er, cool brands in the portfolio of Madison, one of the UK’s main bike kit distributors. Now in its eighth year, the show attracts hundreds of dealers...
View ArticleFrostbike 2014 mega gallery
Frostbike, for the uninitiated, is the annual tradeshow held by North America’s largest bicycle parts and accessories distributor, Quality Bicycle Products. Held every winter at QBP’s headquarters in...
View ArticleCube Axial WLS GTC Pro review
The Axial GTC Pro sits in Cube’s ‘Woman Like Series’ and is aimed at women who want to up their speed and buy their first race bike. Its agenda is clear from the off – the lightweight carbon frame’s...
View ArticleSR Suntour Epicon TR L-OR suspension fork review
Suntour has been building its own (and others’) budget forks for years, and the well-evolved Epicon series is available in 100mm, 120mm and 140mm travel for 2014. The hollow crown keeps it light and...
View ArticleBest mountain bikes under £500
If you're after a cheap bike and want to find the best mountain bikes for under £500 available now then look no further. But first, be aware that what you're getting might not be suitable for all types...
View ArticleFFWD launch new carbon clincher disc and performance aluminium clincher
Dutch hand built carbon wheel specialist Fast Forward (FFWD) has added two new wheels to its range: a full carbon clincher disc wheel and an aluminium low profile clincher, which is the company's first...
View ArticleAbrasion resistant fabric to debut in cycle jerseys and shorts to reduce road...
Lightweight abrasion resistant fabrics that could reduce road rash will soon be incorporated into new cycling jerseys and shorts.Swiss fabric maker Schoeller Textiles said it developed the method of...
View ArticlePolaris Summit waterproof jacket review
The Summit jacket from Polaris is a solidly winter/early spring piece of kit, built more for warding off deluges of rain than meandering through light showers. The 2.5-layer material and sealing around...
View ArticleThe UK's toughest sportives
Sportives– there are lots of them out there claiming to be the toughest. Here is BikeRadar’s selection of 2014 events so tough they'll even make Chuck Norris cry for mercy Wiggle Dragon Ride8 June...
View ArticleB’Twin Mach 740 review
The B'Twin Mach 740 comes from European sports megastore Decathlon, which has a reputation for competitive prices. It sells a massive range of sports goods, from darts to weight-lifting equipment, so...
View ArticleSportsCrafters Omnium stationary trainer review
The SportCrafters Omnium's unique form factor makes it a great companion for race warm-ups. It fits easily in any vehicle, is easy to set up, offers a reasonable amount of resistance, and is...
View ArticleBuying a road bike – how to choose the best one for you
So you've chosen the best bike for you and decided upon a road bike – and now it's time to buy it. But don't do anything until you've read our essential tips to help you get the best possible deal. 1....
View ArticleSwiftyONE – the perfect folding commuter scooter?
Want to get out on two wheels but don’t fancy a daily battle with the traffic? Well, a posh scooter might offer just the alternative for design-aware commuters who want safe and stable city transport....
View ArticleCastelli SanRemo Thermosuit review
Castelli has adapted its novel SanRemo one-piece top-and-bottom concept for wintertime use to produce the SanRemo Thermosuit. The overall fit is fantastic. It's admirably warm, and the all-in-one...
View ArticleRapha launch Spring/Summer 2014 catalogue
Spring can't be far away when Rapha launches its big set-piece summer catalogue. On Wednesday, the Team Sky apparel sponsor launched its Spring/Summer Lookbook, shot in Cévennes on the south east...
View ArticleFox F100 275 CTD ADJ FIT 275 suspension fork review
Fox uses the same lower legs across all its 32mm stanchion 650b forks, and the F100 is no exception. The asymmetrical, ribbed dropouts drop a full 40mm below the end of the leg reinforced by the...
View ArticleGenesis Equilibrium road bikes to be fitted with 28C tyres as standard
UK steel bike specialist Genesis will fit its entire range of all-rounder bikes with larger volume 28C tyres from mid-2014. Genesis product manager Albert Steward told BikeRadar that the 2015 line-up...
View ArticleReynolds overhauls Assault tubular wheelset, CTG brake pads
For 2014, Reynolds Cycling redesigned its Assault tubular wheelset around the wider rim profile that is currently en vogue. The updated wheelset has a 24.5mm external/17mm internal rim width. The depth...
View ArticleGU’s special edition energy gel here to stay
When GU Energy unveiled its new range of energy gel flavours, it had no idea the feeding frenzy it would create with the launch of ‘Salted Caramel’. Its mid-winter special edition outsold other new...
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