Luke Friend
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Hunt Wheels becomes the latest brand to lace Classified Powershift into its range
Hunt has announced the addition of two ‘Classified-ready’ wheelsets to its line-up.The British wheel company has partnered with the Belgian drive chain disruptors to offer the Classified → Read More
Colnago enters the gravel market with the C68 Allroad and it looks lovely
Colnago has announced its first foray into the all-road category with the release of the C68 Allroad.As the name suggests it’s a version of one of the current best road bikes, the Colnago C68 r → Read More
Revamped SRAM Force AXS is lighter with new hood shapes...plus first ride impressions
SRAM has launched an updated version of its popular road and gravel groupset, Force AXS.Changes to the wireless 12-speed system include redesigned shifters and chainrings alongside a new logo and fini → Read More
Porsche takes total ownership of Greyp e-bikes
Iconic German sports car giant adds Croatian brand to its expanding e-bike Performance Group → Read More
Hutchinson's gravel tyres go large with new 50mm sizes
The French brand has scaled up its Tundra, Touareg and Overide tyres → Read More
Brompton releases fourth edition of its CHPT3 collaborative bike
Brompton has released the fourth edition of its collaboration with cycling clothing brand CHPT3.Like the previous three releases Brompton has developed the bike with CHPT3 owner and ex-WorldTour profe → Read More
Is your bike race ready? Here's how to get your rig running perfectly ahead of any big event
We talk you though a pre-race check up as well as offer a few tips on how to fine-tune your bike for race conditions → Read More
The Specialized Sale - we pick our four favorite deals in the US and UK
A Specialized sale is always worth shouting about.Not only does the US giant make bikes in every category, from road to gravel and hybrid to e-bike, it also offers a full range of clothing and accesso → Read More
What is the best tire size and tread pattern for gravel bikes?
We take you through how to (quickly!) determine which gravel tires will suit you best → Read More
Best commuter bike pedals 2023
From flats to clipless SPDs, we've sorted through the best pedals for your daily commute so you don't have to → Read More
Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike
Available through 300 car dealerships, the bike can carry loads of up to 100kg with a stated range of 60 miles → Read More
Zwift launches Scotland, the new world designed specifically for the 2023 Esports World Championships
Zwift Scotland features five new routes for training and racing including a crit circuit in Glasgow, which will also host the real-life 2023 UCI World Championships → Read More
Parcours teams up with Classified to offer Powershift options across all its spoked wheelsets
Innovative British wheel brand unites with disruptor Belgian hub manufacturer → Read More
Redesigned DT Swiss 350 hubs are lighter but just as 'dependable'
Legendary road hubs updated to include 36t ratchet and redesigned hub shell and axle → Read More
Brooks teams up with artist Jeremy Collins on a limited-edition B17 saddle
Brooks have released the latest in its series of limited-edition saddles, this time teaming up with American artist Jeremy Collins with a creation “inspired by big adventures in the great outdo → Read More
What is the secret new bike tech behind LAB71, Project Black and 795RS? We go codebreaking...
What we know so far about the unreleased bikes and components from Cannondale, Specialized and Look... → Read More
Strava aquires FATMAP mountain adventure mapping platform
3D mapping technology will be enabled in all Strava services giving its subscribers the 'full FATMAP offering' → Read More
New POC Propel sunglasses 'introduce aerodynamic gains to eyewear'
Worn by the EF Education teams, the Propel is designed to smooth airflow to improve a rider's aerodynamic profile → Read More
Bastion unveils limited-edition ArchAngel road bike: 'the most highly specified production bike ever released'
The Australian brand's ArchAngel road bike is limited to 88 pieces and uses 3D-printed lugs → Read More
Cycling holidays in the UK: Britain’s best road and gravel destinations for a low-cost break
A cycling holiday in the UK can be many things. It can start at your doorstep, with your bike your only mode of transport. Equally you can travel to your destination by car or train. But however you g → Read More