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British bike brand WyndyMilla creates a range of custom bikes from its home in Surrey, but this summer it will not only be launching two new bikes but will also host two takeover programmes as well. >>> Five-quality custom kit options to consider Recently Cycling Weekly went over to see the team at WyndyMilla whilst former professional and […]
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Deals French brand Mavic has been producing some great wheelsets for over 100 years with some of its most recent examples scoring highly in our tests, with many even securing places in our 2018 Editor’s Choice awards. >>> Best road wheels reviewed in 2019: rim and disc brake Because of that, we feel well placed to help you […]
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VAM. It’s an acronym for the Italian term “velocità ascensionale media”. Translated to English it’s “average ascent speed”. Coined by disgraced cycling doctor Michele Ferrari, VAM is a term commonly thrown around by committed hill climbers. Ferrari is famous for pulling unnatural performances from riders as gradients increase, and so it’s a fitting name for […]
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Pascal Ackermann’s (Bora-Hansgrohe) maglia ciclamino was only secured late in this year’s Giro d’Italia. Swathed in bandages from a heavy crash on stage ten, it was a Ackermann’s second place on stage 18 that saw the German pull ahead of Arnaud Démare (Grouapama-FDJ) in the points classification and reclaim the cyclamen jersey. The next day, he […]
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Score 9/10 Pros Very comfortable Quality construction Easy to walk/run it without losing pedalling efficiency Cons Laces can’t easily be adjusted when riding Price as reviewed: £220 The Rapha Explore shoes follow the usual route of surrounding a carbon sole unit with a grippy rubber sole. In their case, the carbon is almost completely enclosed […]
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It has been a month of new product and so the tech team takes a closer look at a few of them including the controversial new helmet from Trek and Bontrager. It caused a bit of a stir with MIPS, a safety technology company, disputing its claims. James Bracey went to see how Vittoria tyres are […]
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Picking tires for gravel racing and riding is complicated. There isn’t one right answer. Sometimes there isn’t any right answer. Tire selection is a game of overlapping variables and endless options. We attempt to match a course, surface type, rider skill, rider size, and rider intention to a tire’s qualities, its strengths and weaknesses. The […]
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The light yet robust Sportful Stevlio was developed with professional road team Team Tinkoff for racing and fast training in the rain, ice and snow. As such, it comes with a tailored race fit so most of us mortals will probably need to size up. Highs: Waterproofing, breathability, fit, weight, comfort Lows: The initial outlay is high […]
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The most Comfortable, lightweight frame with good value Shimano kit but a sturdy ride” 3.5/5 stars Highs: Light, smooth ride with full Shimano 105 stop and go kit Lows: Heavy-duty tyres and frame is damped rather than dynamic in feel Buy if: You want a lightweight, well-specced, all-rounder with extra robust tyres The MF carbon construction might be […]
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Canyon has today launched the Grail, the German direct-sale brand’s first gravel bike. The bike features SL and SLX build options, 700c wheels (650b on the smaller size frames), custom frame bags, mudguard mounts and a very unusual looking handlebar set up. A dedicated gravel bike The Hoverbar gives the Grail a totally unique stance […]
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