Latest articles by Chris Hovenden
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Hoy Vulpine Men’s Roubaix bib tights review
Sir Chris Hoy and Vulpine have collaborated to create some stylish cycling apparel. We put the Hoy Vulpine Men's Roubaix bib tights to the test
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R90 mattress by Sport Sleep Coach review
Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales has supplied Bradley Wiggins et al with Elite R90 sleep kits, including the R90 mattress. We put it to the test
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Specialized Audax Shoes review
The Specialized Audax shoes are designed to be worn on long rides. We see whether they can last the distance
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Magicshine Eagle 600 front bike light review
The Magicshine Eagle 600 has dropped in price but retains its many impressive features
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How are titanium bikes made? (video)
Titanium bikes are experiencing a renaissance. There is something about the look of a bare titanium frame - but they come with a premium price
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Too much force Harrison! Ford sent replacement Genesis frame after 'mishap'
Hollywood actor and cycling fan Harrison Ford chooses UK brand Genesis as his bike of choice
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Which climbs faster – an aero bike or lightweight bike? (video)
Our experiment sets out to discover how much the weight penalty of an aero bike will hold you back on a typical UK climb
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Lazer Genesis LifeBEAM review
With an integrated heart rate sensor the Lazer Genesis LifeBEAM could be the answer for those that do not like wearing a chest strap
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Rotor INpower power meter review
We put the Rotor INpower power meter through its paces in a whole winter worth of testing, seeing if its single-sided design can match up to the big boys.
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Giro Gauge HV Mountain Bike Shoes review
The Giro Gauge Mountain Bike shoes are said to provide race-worthy performance and off-road comfort. We put these bold claims to the test
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The KOM Club: See how you compare to Strava royalty
The place for everyone hunting a segment title
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GoPro Hero4 Session review
With more and more people filming their rides action cameras are becoming very popular. I tested the latest offering from one of the leading action camera brands: the GoPro Hero4 Session
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Movistar use Endura skinsuits with a watt saving number pocket
Movistar uses a cutting edge Endura skinsuit, with a transparent number pocket, to gain an aero advantage at the Tour de San Luis
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Road racing could receive new influx following triathlon rule change
You could see some new faces at your next road race, now that a rule change has forced triathletes to practise their bunch riding
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Chris Boardman gets planning permission for 'revolutionary wind tunnel'
Boardman Bikes gain planning permission to build a 'revolutionary' new cycling centre, equipped with both wind tunnel and physiology testing site.
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Sealskinz Performance Thermal gloves review
You want a pair of winter gloves to be waterproof, windproof and breathable. Sealskinz says the Performance Thermal gloves tick all the boxes. We put this claim to the test
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Selle Italia SLR Tekno Flow Saddle review
Selle Italia says this is the "dream saddle of any athlete." We decided to find out whether this bold statement can be substantiated
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Rapha Leg Warmers review
The Rapha Leg Warmers are designed for hard winter training rides. We put them to the test
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Rotor adds a lightweight carbon and a single chainring to its Q-Ring range
At Eurobike Rotor revealed its new hydraulic groupset. For many this meant Rotor's two new Q-Rings went under the radar
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Brooks Cambium C13 Saddle review
Brooks recently unveiled its lightest saddle to date, the Brooks Cambium C13. After multiple rides here are our thoughts
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Use your phone as a cycling computer with the latest Strava update
You can now convert your smart phone into a GPS cycling computer
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Bont Vaypor S shoes review
The Bont Vaypor S are the Australian company’s latest top of the range shoes and are designed for both speed and comfort
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Turbine nasal dilator review
The Turbine is a nasal dilator that is claimed to increase the airflow through your nose by an average of 38%. Used by Chris Froome at the Tour de France and Jack Bobridge in his Hour Record attempt, I decided to find out what all the fuss is about
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Oakley Jawbreaker sunglasses review
When it comes to sunglasses, Oakley is hard to beat. Its most recent and divisive pair of specs is the Oakley Jawbreaker. We decided to find out what all the fuss is about
