Enigma bikes (reborn from the old Omega brand). Essentially, the bike company specialises in producing bikes with steel and titanium frames. It is a British firm specialising in hand built cycles using steel and titanium tubing. All bikes are handbuilt at a workshop in England. Titanium has a small, but enthusiastic following amongst cycle users. […]
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Ridgeback Rapide Meteor
The Ridgeback Rapide Meteor is part of Ridgeback’s popular Hybrid / Commuting Rapide series. For commuting this kind of bike is the best all rounder. It offers practicality, good value and reliability. Ridgeback’s Rapide range is a competitive option for a very competitive market. The Meteor is in the sub £400 range and comes equipped […]
Chris Boardman Air TT 9.4
The Air time trial frame includes the following features: Wind tunnel tested to gain maximum benefit from aerodynamics. Boardman bikes say it has undergone Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) In words of Chris Boardman: “FEA, CFD, Pro Team testing and 20 years of experience have all been distilled in this totally performance-focused product. There isn’t a […]
Orbana Energy Drink
I was sent some free samples for Orbana energy drink through the post and have been testing last week during training and at the weekend during a 25 mile time trial. Firstly, it is the only product Orbana has. The energy powder is based upon Maltodextrin 61% Fructose 24% Dextrose 6% Amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine, and […]
Best Commuting Bike under £500
For £500, you can get a pretty decent commuting bike. Personally, I wouldn’t be keen to spend much more than £500 for a commuting bike. If you lock the bike up in town, there is an increased chance of theft, so with just a £500 you get more peace of mind than you would if […]
Best Road Bikes Under £500
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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