Review: Scott Scale 960
16th June 2016
Turn up to watch any MTB race and you’re guaranteed to see more than your fair share of Scott bikes. But what impresses is how much fast fun the Scale 960 can be Price: £949 FRAME AND FORKS Scott’s crazy…
Bike equipment
The pick of road cycling bibtights
13th June 2016
Keep the chill and drizzle at bay with a new pair of bibtights
See the light: Pick of the best bike lights
8th April 2016
Ride in safety by illuminating the road ahead and alerting drivers to your presence.
Riders in the storm
16th December 2015
Beat the breeze, the chill and the damp with a new cycling jacket to see you through autumn and winter. 1 Endura FS260-Pro Jestream III, £72.99, endurasport.com Striking a mid ground between a flyweight summer jacket and a heavily insulated winter jacket, the FS260-Pro is ideal for…
Travelling light
7th December 2015
So what exactly should you pack for an epic 20,000km bike tour from London to Cape Town?
Cyclo-cross bikes
25th November 2015
Cyclo-cross is the answer to getting your winter bike fix. But which of our three bikes on test offers the best introduction to fast and furious off-road action over the darker months? As the nights draw in and the weather turns, perhaps it’s natural that many…
Sort saddle sores
9th October 2015
Pain in private places is rarely discussed, but trying to ignore saddle sores can have serious consequences. Symptoms of saddle soreness range from bruises to blisters to boils, and all demand treatment. They’re caused through skin abrasions and irritation to skin follicles, and exacerbated by the hot, sweaty conditions…
Stanforth Bikes launches new all-terrain expedition bike
18th September 2015
British bike manufacturer, Stanforth Bikes launches its second model, the Kibo+, after the success of the Kibo launched last summer. The Kibo+ is an all-terrain touring bike specifically designed for go-anywhere long distance cycling. The frame and forks are hand…
Bargain road bikes
7th September 2015
Inspired by the Tour de France? A “proper” road bike makes a massive difference to how far you can get, and how much fun you’ll have doing it. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune either as our sub £500 quartet proves. To be…
Direct buy bikes: Dolan Ares SL
28th January 2015
The Ares SL frame is a classic example of a contemporary all rounder. Semi aero design reduces drag without adding weight or compromising comfort and it’s ready for electric shifting if you upgrade later. Dolan Ares SL, £2500 dolan-bikes.com Overview Terry…