Luke Friend
Luke Friend has worked as a writer, editor and copywriter for twenty five years. Across books, magazines and websites, he's covered a broad range of topics for a range of clients including Major League Baseball, the National Trust and the NHS. He has an MA in Professional Writing from Falmouth University and is a qualified bicycle mechanic. He has been a cycling enthusiast from an early age, partly due to watching the Tour de France on TV. He's a keen follower of bike racing to this day as well as a regular road and gravel rider.
Latest articles by Luke Friend
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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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
By Luke Friend Published
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Want an electric Porsche but can't stretch to a Taycan? Iconic car brand takes control of e-bike firm
Iconic German sports car giant adds Croatian brand to its expanding e-bike Performance Group
By Luke Friend Published
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Hutchinson's gravel tyres go large with new 50mm sizes - and an eye on the e-bike market
The French brand has scaled up its Tundra, Touareg and Overide tyres
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Brompton releases fourth edition of its CHPT3 collaborative bike
Latest version, designed alongside CHPT3 owner David Millar, features titanium elements and weighs 20.9lbs/9.5kg
By Luke Friend Published
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Is your bike race ready? Here's how to get your rig running perfectly ahead of any big event
We talk you through a pre-race check up as well as offer a few tips on how to fine-tune your bike for race conditions
By Luke Friend Published
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Tech of the Month February: Airless tires, Campagnolo's place in the World Tour plus new tech from Specialized
We get under the skin of the new WorldTour season, discussing unreleased tech, team kits and the possible demise of Campag
By Luke Friend Published
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What is the best tire size and tread pattern for gravel bikes?
We take you through how to (quickly!) determine which gravel tires will suit you best
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Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike - but it’s only available in France
Available through 300 car dealerships, the bike can carry loads of up to 100kg with a stated range of 60 miles
By Luke Friend Published
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Zwift launches Scotland, the new world designed specifically for the 2023 Esports World Championships
Zwift Scotland features five new routes for training and racing including a crit circuit in Glasgow, which will also host the real-life 2023 UCI World Championships
By Luke Friend Published
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Parcours teams up with Classified to offer Powershift options across all its spoked wheelsets
Innovative British wheel brand unites with disruptor Belgian hub manufacturer
By Luke Friend Published
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Redesigned DT Swiss 350 hubs are lighter but just as 'dependable' - and still come in a rim-brake version
Legendary road hubs updated to include 36t ratchet and redesigned hub shell and axle
By Luke Friend Published
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Brooks teams up with artist Jeremy Collins on a limited-edition B17 saddle
The iconic saddle features a laser-etched design inspired by the US artists' bikepacking trip across the Italian Dolomites
By Luke Friend Published
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What is the secret new bike tech behind LAB71, Project Black and 795RS? We go codebreaking...
What we know so far about the unreleased bikes and components from Cannondale, Specialized and Look...
By Luke Friend Published
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Strava aquires FATMAP mountain adventure mapping platform
3D mapping technology will be enabled in all Strava services giving its subscribers the 'full FATMAP offering'
By Luke Friend Published
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New POC Propel sunglasses 'introduce aerodynamic gains to eyewear'
Worn by the EF Education teams, the Propel is designed to smooth airflow to improve a rider's aerodynamic profile
By Luke Friend Published
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Bastion unveils limited-edition ArchAngel road bike: 'the most highly specified production bike ever released'
The Australian brand's ArchAngel road bike is limited to 88 pieces and uses 3D-printed lugs
By Luke Friend Published
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Fabian Cancellara and Assos rejoin forces: four-time world champion's Tudor Pro Cycling team announces multi-year clothing deal
Iconic Swiss clothing brand teams up with legendary Swiss rider's team for the 2023 season and beyond
By Luke Friend Published
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Cycling holidays in the UK: Britain’s best road and gravel destinations for a low-cost break
Taking your bike abroad is expensive but with miles of great riding on your doorstep staying close to home can be just as rewarding
By Luke Friend Published
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New Orbea Gain e-road bike boasts "massive" battery range and a "natural ride" feel
The Gain claims to deliver a synergy between the rider's efforts and the motor assistance to make you "forget you're riding an e-bike"
By Luke Friend Published