Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Specialized says it's killed off endurance and all-weather tires with its new S-Works Mondo
Created as an 'endurance race' model, the 700c Mondo is offered in 28, 32 and 35mm widths
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How to get your fuelling right for rides of every length
From your morning commute to a multi-day adventure ensuring that you've put the right fuel in your body is the (not so) secret to success
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Scott says new Plasma TT bike is 'the fastest it's ever made' and it's no longer just for triathletes
The new Plasma RC, ridden by Team DSM, features enhanced aerodynamics and improved levels of adjustability
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EF Education's Giro d'Italia Cannondales are decorated with leftover paint - and look brilliant
The US-based team will use handpainted bikes that use excess paint to limit waste. And yes, we'd hang them on our wall!
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Factor's wine inspired Giro edition Ostro is no vin ordinaire
Israel-Premier Tech will celebrate sponsor and winemaker Vini Fantini with bike and matching jersey
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Fulcrum's new Speed wheelsets are 'wider, lighter and more aero'
The Speed 42 and 57 wheels are 2mm deeper than outgoing models and are designed around 28mm width tires
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This gold leaf covered Colnago C68 can be yours for €22,000
Named the Gioiello, the Giro d'Italia special edition is limited to 50 'pieces' with an equally exclusive price tag to match
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Boardman HYB 8.6 review - a well specced hybrid that delivers good value with a performance to match
A durable, reliable bike that is at home both on city streets and on longer, more relaxed rides
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Garmin's new Varia rearview light and radar plugs into your e-bike
The Varia eRTLg15 plus directly into compatible e-bikes delivering approaching vehicle alerts to smartphones and cycling computers
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Santini celebrates the 2023 Tour de France races with special edition kits detailing key stages
The Col du Tourmalet, the Puy de Dôme and the Bilbao Grand Depart are all featured in the clothing collection
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Mark Cavendish's new Oakley Kato shades are inspired by Greek myths
The special edition shades include Prizm 24K lenses and detailing inspired by Cav's 'passion for Greek mythology'
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Wahoo's Summit Freeride update means you can now get real-time stats on any climb
Highlights include route-less climb detection and an 'always on' elevation preview for latest Elemnt GPS computers
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British 'click-on, click-off' e-bike drive system championed by Sir Chris Hoy receives additional £4m of funding
Latest investment brings funding of Skarper's DiskDrive, which turns any disc brake bike into an e-bike, to £8 million
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Komoot launches faster-than-ever 'Send to Device' feature for Garmin users
Navigating Komoot Tours on a Garmin GPS computer or smartwtach is now possible with the tap of a button
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Mavic reveals lightweight motor that could lead to sub-10kg electric bikes
French brand's prototype mid-mounted electric drive is designed for road and gravel bikes
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Cycling's best free and paid apps: There's a lot more than just Strava
We round up the most useful free and paid mobile apps for cyclists to assist with route planning, tracking your fitness, sharing your rides and much more
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Specialized's radical frame design breaks cover and it's not on the bike we expected
The distinctive 'compliance junction' feature is matched with FutureShock suspension and generous tire clearances on the Sirrus Carbon flat-bar bike
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Bryton takes on Garmin again with new Gardia R300L radar tail light
The Taiwan-based company's new light alerts cyclists of approaching vehicles and undercuts its rivals on price
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What is a tubeless tire? Everything you need to know about tubeless tech for road and gravel bikes
Thinking about 'going tubeless'? Here's a short guide to the tire and rim technology
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Campagnolo's redesigned Hyperon wheels promise you the 'magic ratio of performance'
The Italian climbing hoops return as a disc-brake all-rounder that at a little over 1,200g are still plenty light
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Pinarello's redesigned e-road bike is 'lightest in class' and looks like a beefed up Dogma F
The updated Nytro E line-up includes three road and three gravel models, with the flagship offering weighing just 11.4kg
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Hunt Wheels becomes the latest brand to lace Classified Powershift into its range
The Anglo-Belgian partnership commences with two wheelsets, the race-ready 48 Limitless Aero Disc and the lightweight 40 Carbon Gravel Disc
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Colnago enters the 'groad' market with the C68 Allroad and it looks lovely
Made in Italy, the C68 Allroad features more upright geometry than its road counterpart with clearance for 35mm wide tires
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New SRAM Force AXS is lighter, includes a power meter and has new hood shapes
Updated second-tier wireless groupset includes redesigned shifters, chainrings and graphics...and we took it for a spin
