Bespoke Blog
Posts by Iain Roberts
Bicycle Film Festival is back in London - virtually!
The brilliant Bicycle Film Festival returns this year, but as a virtual event. Check out the programme and book your tickets.
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Specialized Voluntary Recall: Tarmac SL7
Specialized have issued a voluntary recall for Tarmac SL7 bikes and framesets. Check here to see if your bike is affected and what to do.
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Wilier launch the RAVE SLR - gravel versatility and all-road performance
Wilier's new top of the line bike, the RAVE SLR is designed to be a full-on performance road machine, or a highly capable gravel racer...
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Specialized redefine their Crux gravel range
The new Crux is here, and it may have the same name, but it's a very different - and exciting - new bike. Taking lessons learned from the awesome Aethos, and built for...
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Specialized S-Works Aethos
A classic lightweight road race bike, reimagined. The Aethos is a skunk-works project come to life, ultralight and totally focused on the ride.
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eBikes - Try Before You Buy
You will have seen and heard a lot about e-Bikes in recent months, and whether you're keen to see what all the fuss is about or already considering your options there's no...
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Specialized Tarmac SL7; aero meets light weight
Specialized have unveiled the eagerly awaited Tarmac SL7, and it's quite something. Just 800g for the S-Works frameset and around 45 seconds faster than the SL6 over a 40km...
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More stunning Project One options from Trek
Trek have refreshed their Project One options list with some smart new Artist Series paint schemes and updated equipment choices.
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The new Madone SLR - aero, and more
Trek's new Madone SLR is lighter, just as aero as ever, and still puts a welcome emphasis on all-round ability without compromising on aero-road performance. We take a look...
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OPEN WI.DE. AXS Edition
OPEN have released another batch of their special AXS edition WIDE complete builds - this time available in both 27.5 and 29in form. Superb value and brilliantly equipped.
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New Project One ICON paint schemes
Trek's Project One programme offers a world of custom colour options. They've marked the launch of the new Émonda with some very special editions in their ICON series.
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Ultralight and Aero - the new Trek Émonda
Trek have unveiled their new generation Émonda, bringing all the climb-focused light weight you'd expect (sub-700g for the SLR frame) together with new aero benefits. We've...
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