A look at the best value road bike around £500. At this price, there isn’t a huge range of choice with many entry level bikes starting at just over £500. I’ve included some of these bikes costing just above £500 because you can often see them on discount from their RRP bringing them under £500. […]
Disc Wheels for Time Trials
MDT Disc wheel. Cost £500. Quite light. Good Value Buying a disc wheel is one of the best ways to improve the aerodynamic performance of your time trial bike. They are expensive – you can easily pay £500 (and much more). But, they do make a difference. Also, the faster you go, the more aerodynamic […]
Best Turbo Trainers
Turbo trainers and rollers allow you to train whatever the weather. They are also great for warming up for a race. A few quick advantages of turbo trainers Safe – protected from cars Allow you to do interval sessions uninterrupted by traffic lights e.t.c. Make it easier to measure performance (you can isolate more factors […]
Best Sportif Bikes
Cyclo Sportives are increasingly popular offering cyclists a great one day challenge from anything from a 50 mile to 200 mile ride. Mostly cyclo sportives are held on roads, so you will want to choose a bike designed for speed on the road. Some models are built specifically for the sportive markets. These will typically […]
Cycling Leg Warmers Review
In the UK, I wear leg warmers during most months of the year. When training it is better to be too hot than too cold. In practice good leg warmers will not overheat that much, as they are very breathable. Leg warmers are also good for warming up for a race. Also, for some early […]
Lightest Saddles
My Current saddle is a Bontrager saddle weighing 185 grams. For the hill climb season, I’m seeking to aim for the lightest possible road bike. A saddle is an easy way to save 100grams. Because hill climbs are quite short, comfort isn’t an issue. There is enough pain in the legs to worry about a […]
Entry Level Road Bikes
Entry level road bikes are targetted at those who want a good all round road bike without breaking the bank. Generally, an entry level road bike will be less than £1,000. These are a few general tips for buying an entry level road bike. Afterwards there are some suggested models. For me an entry level […]
Best Road Bikes Under £1,000
A review of some of the best road bikes for under £1,000. For £1,000 you can get some very good quality bikes. Typically, you might be able to get a good quality aluminium frame, carbon fork and groupset, such as Shimano 105. If you look really hard, you might be able to get a full […]
Best Touring Bikes
Touring bikes need to be versatile, comfortable and at the same time offering a good performance on the road. Most touring bikes are suitable for the odd off-road / badly made road. However, if you want to do a lot of off-road riding, you may be better off looking to a converted mountain bike with […]
Best Road Bike Under £2,000
£2,000 gives a generous budget for a bike which will be close to the top pro standard level. Typically, you will be able to get a top of the range frameset with a groupset one or two below the best. The difference between a £2,000 bike and a £5,000 is not that big and you […]
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