Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Tech of the Week: Rapha goes 'the extra mile' to celebrate its 20th anniversary, new threads from Universal Colours and Assos plus hybrid e-bikes from Cannondale
Iconic clothing brand marks time with a weighty tome, winter kit from Assos and Universal Colours plus Cannondale refreshes its electric hybrid line
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 1415 review
A visually intimidating, heavy lock that may or not be impractical depending on your requirements
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TrainingPeaks acquires virtual cycling platform indieVelo, aims to add ‘credible racing and realistic riding’ to its training offerings
Called TrainingPeaks Virtual it will be offered as part of TrainingPeaks Premium in March 2025, with a beta version available now
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Small but perfectly formed? Seatylock Foldylock Compact review
An admirable size-to-strength ratio makes this a compelling offering for weight-conscious commuters
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Tech of the Week: Bkool's Giro d'Italia Virtual gets underway, Santini magics up a sustainable rain jacket, FSA wows with K-Force gravel bars and Rule 28 suits up for aero gains
Bkool app will enable users to race all 21 stages of the 2024 edition of the race plus an environmentally-friendly rain jacket from Santini and more...
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2013 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX restomod climbs like a rocket
Once the owner's 'Sunday best' the rim-brake carbon Canyon is now enjoying a second life on the hill climb circuit
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Subtly modded Factor Ostro VAM is proof that a modern aero bike can climb
A few tweaks are all it took to transform Adam Pinder's Factor into a competitive hill-climbing machine
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Body Rocket AI-powered, real-time wind tunnel substitute available for pre-order
Bike-mounted, aero drag measurement system surpasses its Kickstarter target and offers packages that include coaching from Alex Dowsett
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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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At just 5.5kg for under £1,000, this hill climb special proves you can save the pennies and the pounds
Weighing just 5.5kg, and costing less than a grand, light and cheap can co-exist if you know where to look
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We rated the Theragun massage gun highly and now the Relief model is reduced for Prime Day
The easy-to-use massage gun now has 20% off on Amazon
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Magicshine won our bike light group test and now its RN 1200 front light is reduced for Amazon Prime Day
We rate Magicshine lights highly and this 1200 lumens front light is no different - and now its reduced by 20%
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Rapha x Palace 3.0 is here - the two iconic clothing brands reunite with collection inspired by '90s pro cycling style
The latest collaboration with the streetwear brand sees jerseys and accessories featuring designs that draw from one of cycling's most colourful and controversial eras.
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Giant's new Defy and Avail e-bikes pioneer a rear-hub motor and improved battery technology
The all-new Defy Advanced and Liv Avail E+ line-ups include an integrated power system that weighs just 2.3kg
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Tech of the Week: Money no object BMC Teammachine R Mpc, Look E-765 e-bikes, Pog's Pop Art Colnago and the DJI Osmo Action 5 camera
We've got some very special bikes for you this week but, be warned, they're not cheap. Plus a new action camera to capture your adventures.
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This collapsible helmet fits in your bag
The Newlane's design enables it to flip inside itself when not in use, plus new winter kit from Van Rysel, new coaching features from Garmin, a limited-edition vest from Rapha and more
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$1,000 fenders?! Titanium protection that comes at a price
We look at No.22's beautifully made but ruinously expensive mudguards, plus other eye-catching tech that will test your bank balance to the limit
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What's the optimum pressure for my gravel tyres?
Tyre pressure impacts comfort, grip and speed on gravel - here's how to get it right
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Van Rysel releases RCR Pro in abysmal new paint job that's nothing short of stunning
'Affordable' WorldTour bike now offered in Abyss Green plus Santini's Eroica collection, a cunning bike rack and more
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Your next road bike needn't be carbon: could steel, titanium or aluminum be a better choice?
Carbon is often seen as the default option - but a metal bike brings with it a lot of benefits
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Cube's 2025 line-up sees updates to the popular Attain road series
The German brands latest range also features a new carbon gravel bike equipped with SRAM Red AXS
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Is the UK cycling industry doing enough about e-Bike battery safety?
E-bike battery fires have been making headlines but are the bikes inherently dangerous? We look at the various approaches being taken to improve safety and restore consumer confidence
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'World's first' 3D printed titanium aero bike reaches prototype stage
No.22 Bicycle Company unveils the pioneering Reactor Aero, plus we look at a new boutique aluminium race bike from Berlin, and some quirky bikepacking footwear
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Suffering with clunky bike gears? Follow our simple guide to diagnose problems and fix your shifting
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to adjust your bike gears
