CycleShow favourites 2016
At the recent Cycle Show, I spent a day and a half wandering around, talking to people, taking photos and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The show had over 300 exhibitors and whilst I didn’t manage to see everything there were quite a few things that stood out and I thought I’d share my list […]
Genesis launch the Vapour Carbon CX Cyclocross range
The biggest surprise to me at the launch of the Genesis Bikes 2017 range was the unveiling of the new Vapour Carbon CX Cyclocross bike. Not only is it a ‘cross bike but Genesis told me that it’s absolutely designed as a race bike rather than any other kind of off-road riding. The new bike […]
Genesis extend the Datum range for 2017
One of the most enjoyable bikes I’ve had the opportunity to review on this site is the Genesis Datum. I thoroughly enjoyed the bike and was genuinely sad to send it back at the end of the review period. It seems like I wasn’t the only to feel this way as the Datum sold like […]
NeilPryde Zephyr Review
Since my first look review of NeilPryde’s Zephyr I’ve spent another couple of hundred kilometres on the bike to get to know it better. From the first ride, I liked the bike and more time in the saddle has only strengthened that view. The NeilPryde Zephyr is a fine endurance bike. The slight tweaks to […]
First ride review: Hunt Race Aero Wheelset
In years gone by I had a default recommendation for anyone who asked me what’s a great all round alloy wheel set that rides well, lasts well, climbs well but doesn’t cost the earth – the Mavic Kysrium Elite. These were about 1500 grams a pair, tough, stiff but comfortable for around about £500 a […]
Shimano Dura Ace R9100: the best just got better!
I was fortunate enough to wangle an invitation to the launch of the 10th iteration of Shimano’s premium Dura Ace groupset in Normandy recently. It was a fascinating gathering of the great and the good of the media for what is undoubtedly a big deal in the world of road cycling. It’s taken me a […]
Shimano RP9 road cycling shoes review
Shimano’s RP9 shoes are a terrific option for recreational riders with excellent comfort levels. A few months ago I wrote an introductory post on Shimano’s RP9 shoes, which are the top of the new Shimano range of shoes for high performance recreational riders – rather than racers. After hundreds of miles riding in them my […]
BMC TeamMachine SLR02 First ride review
I’ve recently been sent a BMC TeamMachine SLR02 and this is the first ride review. To cut to the chase, this striking bike has made a very positive first impression and is already proving fun and fast to ride. To find out more read on…. BMC’s TeamMachine line is the Swiss company’s race bike range. […]
Girodilento Hall of Fame: Reynolds 58 Aero Wheelset review
Back in June 2014, I posted a first ride review on the fantastic Reynolds 58 Aero wheelset. To be honest, it was a little more than a first ride and in reading it back before writing this post, I have to say that 2 years on and many thousands of kilometres riding these wheels on […]
Sportful R&D bib tights review
Earlier in the winter I wrote an introductory story on the Sportful R&D jacket and bib tights I’ve had on review. For much of the winter and through the Spring, these have been my first choice for any ride. To cut to the chase, the Sportful R&D bib tights are one of the best bib […]