Bespoke Blog
Posts by David Arthur
Evolution of the Trek Madone: Part one - the early years
Trek is one of the most recognisable bike brands and the Madone has been one of the most successful race bikes of the last two decades. In this two-part series we’ll explore...
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Tech Randoms from the 2017 Tour de France
14 interesting tech observations from the Tour de France, from power meters to wheels and wide tyres.
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First Look: Cannondale Synapse 2018
Cannondale just whipped the covers off the brand new Synapse, here’s everything you need to know. The Synapse has been a popular bike since it was last updated in 2014, and...
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Five things you need to know about Trek’s new Emonda
Trek used the Tour de France to unveil its brand new Emonda, an update on the lightweight climbing and all-round bike it first released a few years ago. Here are five key...
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Orbea’s Orca gets the aerodynamic treatment
We take a look at the all new Orbea Orca Aero, the latest challenger in the aero road bike market.
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First Look: Brand New Specialized Tarmac
Specialized has unveiled a new version of its long-running Tarmac, and the headline news is a radically redesigned frame that weighs just 733g and is more aero and...
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Specialized S-Works 6 Shoes Review
The S-Works 6 shoes are Specialized’s latest, lightest and stiffest shoes, and because of these attributes, plus the comfort, easy adjustability and a wide range of sizes,...
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The New Colnago V2-r
The V1-r was launched a few years ago and replaced the M10 in the Italian company’s road bike lineup, a monocoque alternative to the more traditional C60 with its...
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ENVE 3.4 Wheelset Review
There are few products that turn heads like a set of Enve wheels, and a look through our build gallery reveals they’re a very popular choice...
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The Bespoke Bikes of the Tour de France 2017
The Tour de France is a showcase for the latest bikes and equipment and of huge importance to the many brands that choose to sponsor the 22 teams taking part in this year’s...
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Specialized's Diverge gets a makeover
Specialized’s Diverge adventure bikes gets more capable. Adventure bikes are the hot right now...
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Shimano Dura-Ace Past and Present
How a Japanese company has come to dominate the cycling market is a story of precision engineering, supreme functionality and tireless attention to detail. Bespoke Cycling...
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