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It perhaps goes without saying, but gravity is always trying to pull you down when you’re riding uphill. Therefore, a lightweight bike helps a lot if you want to climb faster, or simply make the hills

What is the definition of an all-road bike? We can all agree that an all-road bike isn’t a gravel bike. Nor is it a traditional endurance bike. Nor just a road bike with fat tyres. Although, hang abou

Look’s 785 Huez is the French brand’s dedicated lightweight climbing bike. It’s available to Team Cofidis’s WorldTour riders, although it’s more often the 795 Blade RS aero bike that’s raced on. Never

Orbea’s Orca M20i Team is a consummate lightweight bike, perfectly suited to hilly and mountainous terrain. Its handling and responsiveness are particular highlights, and the customisable specificatio

A groupset, often shortened to ‘group’, is a collection of parts that makes up a bicycle’s brakes and drivetrain, all from the same manufacturer and targeted at a specific price bracket. On road bikes

Getting fitter or splashing out on the latest superbike are both pretty much guaranteed to improve your riding fun, but few of us have the time or money. Thankfully, there are some things you can spen