Latest articles by Joe Baker
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You can now own a new Pinarello race bike for just £3000 - so what's the catch?
Pinarello's new F1 retails for just £3000/$3500 - has the Italian superbike manufacturer just become a value brand?
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I used to hate winter cycling - here are five ways I made it bearable
As someone who feels the cold and hates daylight saving, I have learned a thing or two about keeping morale high when the sun is low
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Modern day aero bikes are looking 'less aero' - are they really faster, or is marketing just getting better?
We talk to brands and experts to establish why slender frame tubes are suddenly de rigueur
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Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS review: does the price reduction keep it competitive in 2024?
The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS has dropped in price, but ride quality remains excellent
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'An ode to AliExpress' - the hill climb bike optimised by 'unscientific testing'
4th place finisher at the 2024National Hill Climb, Andy Nichols shares some insights into his truly wild hill climb bike build
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The 16-year-old bike that's just won the Men's British National Hill Climb championships
Rim brakes, no paint, tiny seat stays and a decade-old groupset are still plenty fast enough to help champion Harry Macfarlane see off some serious competition
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How do I keep cool when using a smart bike or trainer?
Over-heating can drastically diminish your ability on the bike, a common issue when training indoors
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Lapierre Xelius DRS is 14 watts faster than the Aircode as the brand moves towards a single race bike setup
The French brand's latest bike is a blend of the Xelius SL3 and the Aircode, replacing both of them for 2025
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What is a UCI approved frameset, are they safer, and who even tests them anyway?
After a British Continental team faces sanctions over falsifying UCI frame stickers, we take a look at what the rules are, which bikes they apply to and who ensures your bike is safe
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Tech of the Week: Rapha's Shakedry alternative, Lapierre's carbon Crosshill gravel muncher, Bianchi Oltre gets colourful and Spesh's supernaturally powered Vado
Lots for you this week, from Rapha's environmentally-friendly laminate rain jacket, to a super-lightweight Vado e-bike from Specialized
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Kask Protone Icon review: why it's still one of the most reliable helmets out there
Kask's Protone Icon helmet is the latest in the lid's near 10 year history, and it still performs well across all metrics
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My favourite Le Creuset coffee mugs are now 27% off for Amazon Prime Day
Everyone knows coffee tastes better when it's in a nice mug and why wouldn't you want them in rainbow colours?
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'I would like to go to America and experience it': Conor Swift talks gravel racing tactics and bike tech ahead of the UCI Gravel World Championships
The Brit hopes to score a result at World Champs today, but hinted that racing further afield could be a possibility in future
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Revealed: Mathieu van der Poel's Gravel World Championship winning bike setup
Mathieu van der Poel opted for a gravel-specific bike to tackle the single track roads around Leuven
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Is Lotte Kopecky's bog-standard Specialized Crux proof that you don't need wide tires and fancy suspension systems for gravel racing?
Kopecky finished second at Gravel Worlds on a bike with minimal modifications
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Marianne Vos rides self-inflating tyre system to UCI Gravel World Championship victory
Vos used a €3.898,00 wheelset with a kinetic compressor to win her first mixed surface rainbow jersey
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Tadej Pogačar became World Champion on a £17,000 Colnago - here's a closer look at his limited edition bike
To commemorate his otherworldly achievements this season, his Italian bike sponsor came up with something truly special
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Canyon Aeroad CFR Review: all the aero, none of the hassle
A superb performer on the flat, the Canyon Aeroad CFR was born for fast sprints. It's not bad on the climbs either, and surprisingly biddable in the workshop.
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Tempted by titanium? The new 3D printed titanium Ribble Allroad may be the bike for you.
The British brand is using new technology to improve aerodynamics and comfort
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Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on?
With stiff competition released in 2024, how does the Tarmac stack up now...
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Don't make the same mistake I did riding in the mountains – how to pack for altitude
The Dolomites are potentially the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen by bike - but don't ride in the mountains without these items...
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Argon 18 Sum Pro review: one of the best race bikes that's not in the WorldTour
Lightweight, incredibly supple, and engaging on twisty roads, the Argon 18 has impressed me from start to finish
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We rode over 2000 kilometres in order to crown our Race Bike of the Year
We test race machines from Specialized, Giant, Canyon, Enve and more...but which superbike came out on top?
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Does Campagnolo's new $4299 groupset really serve 'cyclists of all levels'?
The Italian component manufacturer has shaved $1,000 off its range-topping groupset, but it's still far from petty cash...
