Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Best cheap road bikes 2024
Our pick of the best cheap road bikes available and guide to how to choose
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Why am I so tired? New AI tool promises to answer this and more from your wrist - tech round up
From a coach on your wrist to no-sealant in your tires: tech news that piqued our interest this week
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You can now ride a bike just like Mathieu van der Poel's Worlds winning cyclocross machine
If, of course, you can stomach the price tag
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Is Liv's updated Devote gravel bike now more versatile?
The 2nd gen women-specific gravel bike features geometric tweaks and an array of models for varied budgets
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Commuting to work by bike? What to wear throughout the year
Riding to work in all seasons requires willpower and the right clothing. You've got to stay dry, warm or cool to stop you looking for your car keys or railcard
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Best bike racks for cars and trucks 2024: tow bar and roof rack models reviewed
Load 'em up and roll 'em out. We test the best bike racks for cars to see which you can rely on and those that will drive you crazy
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This is what Bear Grylls's dream bike would look like, up close with Pogačar's Colnago and other tech stories of the week...
From adventure-ready folding bikes to top-end racers and new wheels from Fulcrum, here's our picks of this week in tech
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New Giant Defy is 'lighter and smoother' without resorting to 'gimmicks'
Redesigned frameset also features wider tire clearance while new seatpost and bars are also created with comfort in mind
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The updated Liv Avail is ‘built for endurance’
Women's specific all-rounder features a re-engineered frame with 38mm tire clearance and a range of models to match most budgets
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Duct tape wins for Ineos mechanics, GRX 12-speed first thoughts and more in this week's tech round up
Low-cost hacks at the Vuelta, a promising ebike conversion kit, snazzy gravel shoes and insights from our Italian adventure
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Blacked out tires and 11-speed over 12: tech takeaways from Tour of Britain Pro bikes
Not every rider wants the newest tech - or the tires supplied by their approved sponsor, it seems
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Tech Question: How long will brands continue to make rim brake wheels?
With disc brake road bikes omnipresent and the popularity of gravel showing no signs of slowing down, is rim brake wheel production in its last throes?
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Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 review - gimmick or great?
A radical new frame design is the headline act but does it result in an award winning performance?
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Could Zwift's turbo trainer patent make indoor cycling cheaper and easier?
Patent looks to remove barriers for beginners, experienced riders with multiple bikes, and households sharing one trainer
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Fizik Vento Argo R3 saddle review - more versatile than expected
Designed for racing but an intelligent design and palatable price point broadens its scope
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Would you ride a bike made of carbon infused plywood?
Beautiful though they are, these bikes are designed to ride, with the choice of wood and fiber differing in line with rider weight
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Tan walls and colour coordinated pedals: Lizzie Deignan's Trek Émonda SLR
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Are these Team GB's new Olympic skinsuits?
Patented technology is helping to reduce drag, whilst paper thin material keeps riders cool
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DMR V12 Magnesium pedal review - appealing design delivers ample grip and support
Lightweight and serviceable full-metal pedals that won't break the bank
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3D printed inserts and a custom chain catcher: Fred Wright's Merida Reacto
From a distance, the aero race bike looks like a standard affair, but up close and personal, we found it was anything but
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Tucked in shifters and a Tricolore colour scheme: Simone Velasco’s Wilier Filante SLR
Italian team colours reign supreme on the Bolognese's World Championships road race bike
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Does voice operated gear shifting solve an invented problem or break down barriers to cycling?
Probably not an innovation suited to tightly packed pelotons, but perhaps a simple 'shift down' command could help more beginners feel comfortable on the bike
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YouTuber who created square-wheeled bike is now looking to do away with hubs
Airless tyres, hub-less wheels, wheel-less bikes - this is lateral thinking at its finest
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Apple and 4iiii integrate ‘Find My’ technology into a power meter
4iiii now also has an Apple Watch app which links up with power meters and heart rate monitors from all brands
