Latest articles by Joe Baker
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New Merida Silex sees World Champion trialed geometry and a refreshed aesthetic
The New Merida Silex was ridden to victory by Matej Mohorič in the UCI Gravel World Championships - but you can take it bike packing
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Unmatched value for the money: Decathlon's Triban RC 520 reviewed
The Triban RC520 is undoubtedly one of the best value for money road bikes on the market.
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BMC Teammachine R: what five years of Formula One collaboration looks like
The new race bike has been co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and focuses on aerodynamics and stiffness
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Shimano at risk of lawsuits over cranks after UK government report
Recalled cranks do not comply with General Product Safety Regulations 2005
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Is this the lightest disc brake road bike in the UK?
We take a look at some of the wildest climbing bike builds from the 93rd Monsal Hill Climb
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Tech of the month October: Shimano's financial headache, Pinarello Dogma X first thoughts and what exactly is an endurance bike in 2023?
We explore the Shimano fiasco, and the state of the endurance bike road market as well as sharing our first thoughts on the Pinarello Dogma X
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5 Kickstarter products to help your commute
We take a look at some of the most backed products from the Kickstarter program and beyond
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Shimano crank inspection a 'very unusual approach to corrective action' - legal expert
Who takes the flack for the 2.8 million affected cranks produced?
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New Pinarello Dogma X - the Dogma for almost everyone
Pinarello bolsters endurance bike range with Dogma X and X-series bikes boasting new 'X-STAYS' vibration damping technology
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Is the Pinarello Dogma X an all-road bike? Our thoughts after 50km of road and gravel riding
A softer Dogma F with space for 35mm tyres
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Tech Question: We're used to racers on narrow bars - but are they more comfortable, too?
We ask the experts what to look for in determining the optimal handlebar width
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Does helmet testing need to be brought into the 21st century? - UK researchers think so
With legal testing requirements last updated in the 90s, researchers at this Imperal College London lab are aiming to bring an independent rating system to the consumer
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New Wilier Adlar first ride thoughts after 150kms of technical Italian gravel
Capable geometry and stellar tire clearance make the Wilier Adlar a great choice for rough riding and bikepacking
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New Bianchi Specialissima says 'no to compromise' with an aero makeover
Bianchi's climbing bike receives aero remodelling, but can still tip the scales at an impressive 6.6kg
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Indoor training that moves - Wahoo launches new Kickr Move trainer and Bike Shift
The Kickr Move seeks to improve comfort and ride feel, and the Kickr Bike now has a smaller brother
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The Factor O2 VAM is light and stiff - though we had to check some QC concerns
The Factor O2 VAM is 6.3kg of pure superbike
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Abus Gamechanger 2.0 helmet review - why is Mathieu van der Poel still wearing the old model?
It may have already won four Tour de France stages with Jasper Philipsen, but what is it really like to ride?
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The Hill Climb SL - a sub-kilo disc brake wheelset for the weight weenie in all of us
Hunt weighs in with a new set of ultra-light disc brake wheels which (barely) tip the scales at just 963 grams
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Canyon wants you to leave the saddlebag at home: in-frame storage added to new Endurace models
Eight new models have been added to the Endurace lineup, including new range-topping CFR iterations
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British Cycling could take legal action to prevent Japanese and French Federations from using new track bikes
Wide forks and seat stays which bear a resemblance to the Hope x Lotus bike could prove problematic
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike review: a true all-terrain vehicle
Trek's 'Adventure focused' lives up to bikepacking expectations, with stable geometry and practicality
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2023 UCI World Championship Pro bikes - the fast, the wacky and the wonderful
Our guide to the latest and greatest race bike tech from this years UCI World Championships in Glasgow
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Custom grips for sprint prowess: Matteo Trentin's Colnago V4Rs
Clever tech helps the Italian master the perfect hand position
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'We knew the 'Speed Sniffer' would be polarizing, so we decided to own it' - five Specialized Tarmac SL8 facts the brand isn't shouting about
After talking with Specialized's head engineers, we've picked out five taking points on the new Tarmac SL8
