OSB Events are pleased to confirm Giant as their new bike partner for all events, including triathlons, duathlons and all three Outlaw events. The new sponsorship will be delivered through long-term friends, Giant Lincoln at Doddington Hall, who will be…
Buying online can be daunting but there are some savvy purchases to be made. Words: Guy Kesteven Photos: Mick Kirkman.
Can this short-course specialist impress us with its speed and mettle?
We put the Focus Izalco through its paces First Ride The biggest surprise was how friendly and easy to ride the Focus was. The slammed bar height needs a limber rider and the excellent Fizik saddle needs tipping nose down so not to anaesthetise your nethers. However if your…
The second of our mid range ride reviews. Words: Guy Kesteven, Photos: Mick Kirkman Ordu M20I LTD £5,899 orbea.com A custom bike built to any taste, but will it satisfy our demanding testers? Designed and then built to customer order in the northern Spanish mountains, Orbea’s Ordu is a proven top-level…
There’s no shortage of top machines to lust over at Kona. We test four mid range rides that could easily go the distance. Words: Guy Kesteven, Photos: Mick Kirkman Cube Aerium Super SL £3,499 cube.eu/uk A machine for riders brave enough to hang on and get…
We test the Cervelo S5 1) First Ride Cervelo’s intention with the new S5 is to save watts. Carbon aero handlebars with integrated cabling, cleverly designed headtube and forks, HED Jet 6 Plus SCT wheels with a 60mm profile, plus a redesigned frame all contribute. Our first ride was one of…
The aggressive ride is great for speed, but will it last the distance? BMC TMR01 Ultegra Di2 £4,000 evanscycles.com BMC’S time Machine Road is a well proven champion on the pro road circuit. Does the literally cutting edge technology translate as well to real life riding?…
Floaty and sensitive…Could this be the sub £500 ride we’ve all been waiting for? Fuji Sportif 2.5 £400 evancycles.com The 14 speed spec of the Fuji looks poor on paper but the outstanding ride quality of the frame and forks plus some really neat design…
Can the new kid on the bargain carbon block offer real aero advantages? 13 Intuition Alpha £999.99 halfords.com Halford’s own brand 13 bikes were launched last year and stand out for their extensive aero efficient design elements as well as low weight. But does the actual performance of…