Selle San Marco Mantra Carbon FX saddle – in brief review
The Mantra is almost as long as Fizik's Arione, but the San Marco saddle's curved shape is more suited to endurance riding than flat-backed racing.The slab sided wings and deep, flat sided nose provide...
View ArticleSee some top cyclocross action at the Cycle Show
Visitors to the Cycle Show, being held at Birmingham's NEC between September the 25th and 28th, will be treated to some top cyclocross (CX) action this year. Elite CX riders will battle it out on a...
View ArticleVandeyk VDX – first look
High-end German bike designhouse Vandeyk has revealed its first cyclocross machine – the VDX.The striking frame is the fruit of a partnership with Crema Cycles’ ex-pro ’crosser and mountain biker Ken...
View ArticleTimex Ironman One GPS+ announced
The Timex Ironman One GPS+ features stand-alone wireless connectivity, giving the unit one-up on Garmin’s 810, 510 and 1000, which require a smartphone connection.The Timex Ironman One GPS+ uses...
View ArticleGT Grade 2015 builds and pricing
BikeRadarrecently reported on GT’s answer to the gravel/adventure road bike movement. Known as the Grade, it’s a disc-only road bike with a thru-axle fork and room for 35c rubber. After a visit to GT’s...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: Missy Giove's 1993 Yeti ARC ASLT
There was an eatery in Durango, Colorado, called Stonehouse Subs where the 1993 Yeti ARC ASLT frame of famed downhiller Missy Giove hung on the wall for more than 10 years. When the restaurant closed...
View ArticleDiamondback Mission Enduro – first ride review
Diamondback’s Mission has been a sturdy, top-value hardcore bike for several years – and this entry-level 2014 version is the best yet.Frame and equipment: some impressive choices… and some so-so...
View ArticleBuyer's guide to summer cycling gear – video
When the weather gets warmer, your cycling wardrobe needs to adapt accordingly. The video below covers everything you need to consider for summer cycling, from clothing choices to hydration options,...
View ArticleRecycled bicycle tyre sculptures by Mick Davis
Your old tyres might be worn out but they're still useful in the right hands – particularly those of Irish sculptor and keen cyclist Mick Davis, who's latest work brings a new lease of life to...
View ArticleOTE Energy Drink review
This energy drink from British brand OTE is designed to be functional, tasty and without artificial nasties. Available in orange, vanilla and blackcurrant varieties, the drink comes in either a 1.2kg...
View ArticleLapierre Aircode Ultimate custom build – first ride review
Back in January BikeRadar reported on Lapierre's unveiling of a fresh aero frameset– the Aircode. We've now had a chance to ride the French manufacturer's new machine for a a few hours in the hills...
View ArticleCannondale 2015 road and CX bike range revealed
Cannondale's 2015 road range is expanding across the board, generally offering more bike for less money and incorporating many disc models with both mechanical and hydraulic braking systems. Pricing...
View ArticleRocky Mountain announces Thunderbolt MSL
Rocky Mountain has just announced a carbon MSL edition of its 650b Thunderbolt model, an XC racer with added trail spiritthat was first introduced for its 2014 line. The revamped Thunderbolt MLS is...
View ArticleWiggins confirmed for RideLondon - Surrey Classic
This article was originally published on Cyclingnews.com.Following his silver medal on the track at the Commonwealth Games,Bradley Wiggins returns to the road on Sunday when he lines up for Sky at the...
View ArticleHow to body position
The attack position is fundamental aspect of mountain biking. So getting it right will reward the rider with a more comfortable and controlled ride. Get it wrong and you run the risk a chiropractor...
View ArticleMTB tips – body position
The attack position is fundamental aspect of mountain biking. So getting it right will reward the rider with a more comfortable and controlled ride. Get it wrong and you run the risk a chiropractor...
View ArticleHow to position your body while on a MTB
The attack position is fundamental aspect of mountain biking. So getting it right will reward the rider with a more comfortable and controlled ride. Get it wrong and you run the risk a chiropractor...
View ArticlePro bike: Emily Batty's Trek Superfly
Trek's factory cross-country racers have long been 29er evangelists, so it's no surprise to find Canadian Emily Batty on one at the UCI World Cup round in Windham, New York. Her Trek Superfly isn't...
View Article2015 Specialized S-Works Demo – more details emerge
Specialized recently released a few teaser images of its new 2015 S-Works Demo downhill machine and most people have been fixated on the move to 27.5in wheels and the visually dramatic asymmetric...
View ArticleTrek 2015 mountain bikes – part I
Trek has already rolled out a plethora of new mountain bike products and technologies this summer. We rode the all-new Fuel EX 27.5 9.8, delved into the RE:aktiv shock technology Trek co-developed with...
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