Viva Bellissimo bikes are a combination of European classic design with practical features to make an eye catching commuting bike. They are produced by a Danish firm who have 20+ years experience in creating beautiful bikes for discerning bike riders. I was inspired to write a review of Viva Bellissimo because they are genuinely eye […]
Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tyres
Continental Grand Prix 4000 are the successor to the highly popular Grand Prix 3000 series. The new tyre boosts increased performance with lower rolling resistance combined with improved puncture protection. Continental have made use of Vectran technology to offer the best rolling resistance and puncture protection. I bought a pair for my road bike and […]
Schwalbe Durano Plus Tyre
The Schwalbe Durano Tyre, claims to offer the best puncture proof protection of any tyre. Although they are a bit slower than other road tyres, I have found them very effective in avoiding punctures. If you want a puncture free commute, these are an excellent choice. I’ve yet to find someone dissappointed with riding Schwable […]
Chris Boardman Bikes
Chris Boardman was not just a great cyclist (and of the greatest time triallist ever) he was also keenly involved in developing bike technology and pushing the boundaries of what was possible to do with a road bike. The Team Carbon Chris Boardman An excellent example of this was the Lotus Bike, which helped propel […]
Charge Plug Bike
Only established in 2006, Charge Bikes have carved a niche in the growing market of ‘cool’ single speed. With sleek minimalistic designs, they have proved quite popular, especially in London. For those expecting minimalistic single speed to be cheaper, charge will disappoint as they target the £400 to £500 price range. But, this is still […]
Trek Madone 6.9
I’ve ridden a 1000 miles on my Trek Madone 6.9, and am so far very happy. In the tough 25% hills of Yorkshire, the bike performed well, it is light and rigid, which gives an extra power up the climbs. I have been doing some of the local hill climbs and timing myself. Overall, I […]
Assos F1 Cycling Shorts
Assos offer some of the best cycling shorts on the market. If you want to get the best possible comfort, it is worth looking at the popular F1 Range. I have tested the Assos F1 Mile shorts. They are very comfortable and give a unique experience in the saddle. The dimpled ergonomic padding, helps to […]
Abus City Chain X Plus
At just under 100, the Abus City Chain lock is certainly an expensive way of protecting your bike. But, if follow the principle of spending 10-15% of bike’s worth on a bike lock, it may well be justifiable. On a security setting this lock gets a security rating of 15/15. Bike thieves will give this […]
Vittoria Randonneur City Tyre
For a city commuting tyre, the main criteria in order would be – puncture resistence, good value, good rolling speed, good grip in all weather. The first thing about these tyres is you notice how nobbly they look. They look more like mountain bike tyres than road tyres. There is also an image about aqua […]
Best Carbon Road Forks
A carbon road fork is another great upgrade that is worth adding to a cheap road bike. A carbon fibre fork helps to offer a more comfortable ride, absorbing some of the bumps. It is also the best material for providing strength, high tension and lightweight. Easton EC90 SL The Easton EC90 SL Straight Road […]
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