Is carbon really the best bike material?

Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish

They say it’s the height of vanity to go reading through your old bike reviews, but I couldn’t help but go searching for the last time I rode a Wilier, and it was a whole nine years ago. And what a di

The standard custom framebuilder script reads: enigmatic artisan craftsperson (often with beard) hones skills over many years, working with dusty tools and traditional materials (usually steel) and fa

A specialist explains why aero is for everyone

The latest 12-speed electronic road bike groupsets are excellent – but I reckon the eight year-old, 11-speed Shimano Ultegra R8000 is a better choice. Why? Firstly, Ultegra R8000 offers rim brakes or

What happened to good old steel? It’s been at the core of mainstream cars since the early 20th century, and the Ford Model T was a key catalyst in its industry takeover by the 1930s. Aluminium and car