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Posts by David Arthur
Enve SES 5.6 rim brake carbon wheels - First Look
Enve shows support for rim brake cyclists with the launch of its new SES 5.6 carbon wheels
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Specialized Venge Pro Disc Ultegra Di2 - First Look
Specialized has added the Venge Pro to its 2019 range, a Shimano Ultegra Di2-equipped bike that joins the range-topping S-Works model launched a couple of months ago.
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Bianchi Oltre XR4 Disc - First Look
Bianchi's flagship Oltre XR4 is now available with disc brakes. We were fans of the rim brake version, lets take a first look at this new variant...
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Last-minute tips and advice for RideLondon
The sixth Prudential RideLondon is nearly here. We have some last minute words of advice if you're riding the 100 mile loop around the Surrey Hills, or indeed any sportive...
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Custom painted beauties
Custom painted bikes are increasingly popular and, at Eurobike, Parlee was showcasing some beautiful bikes from its Paint Lab Premier paint shop.
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Three major Aero Road bike launches in one week!
This week has seen the unveiling of new top of the range aero road machines from Trek, Specialized and Cannondale. Quite the selection! Let's take a closer look...
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Brand New Trek Madone SLR and SL - First Look
The new Trek Madone SLR and SL have been announced, with disc brakes and adjustable IsoSpeed. We take a closer look at the highlights...
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All-new Specialized Venge - faster and lighter and better looking
Specialized has redesigned its Venge aero bike from the ground up with a disc brake only bike that is faster, lighter and better handling than the bike it replaces
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Cannondale SystemSix - First Look
Cannondale launches the new SystemSix aero disc brake road bike with the claim of being the "world's fastest road bike"
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Last-minute upgrades for the 2018 Prudential RideLondon
With the Prudential RideLondon sportive rapidly approaching we've picked some of our favourite last-minute upgrades for you and your bike to ensure you have a great ride -...
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The new Specialized Tarmac Disc SL6 range
Specialized have announced their updated Tarmac Disc range, bringing many of the innovations from the S-Works range to a more widely accessible price point
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Are disc brakes the best choice for your next road bike?
Barry's recent experience with the Tarmac SL6 has left him in no doubt about the benefits of disc brakes. David Arthur has also been putting in the miles, on a Trek Emonda -...
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