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This version of the Rave SLR has been designed with racing at its core – not that the original model was a slouch when it came to going fast. However, while it’s an excellent racer, there’s more to th

As gravel riding evolves and diverges, the off-road racing scene has been no exception. That means the bikes have been changing at quite a pace too. We’ve assembled three great examples of cutting-edg

These new carbon wheels feature a modernised rim profile designed to make riding faster and easier. The V-shaped outer rim has a bend halfway up the rim wall, designed to create a boundary layer of ai

‘A murderous climber, always the same sustained rhythm, a little machine with a lower gear than the rest, turning his legs at a speed that would break your heart, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.’ So

Pinarello’s F-series range of road bikes is born from Grand Tour success, taking inspiration from the Italian brand’s legendary Dogma race bike but at more accessible price points. This year, the F-se

‘I used to be in this club called Nine to Five Racing,’ says Graham Shrive, Factor’s director of engineering. ‘As you can imagine, it was for racers who also had a normal job. With the Monza, that’s w