Worth the weight

Almost four years after the launch of its fiercely aero-focussed Ultra-Aero SLR, Ribble has released the Ultra-Race, a lightweight all-round race bike that is said to take learnings from its aero sibl

Canyon’s carved out a reputation for high-performance bikes at a good price, driven by both German precision and know-how and a direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail model that cuts out the middleman to kee

Weight 9.70kg (56cm) Frame Carbon fibre Fork 3T Fango Extrema Integrale, carbon fibre Groupset SRAM Rival eTap AXS/GX Eagle AXS Transmission (10-52t) Brakes SRAM Rival eTap AXS Wheels Zipp 303 S Tyres

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

Weight 11.42kg (L) Frame Aluminium alloy Fork Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed Wheels WTB ST i23 TCS rims on Novatec hubs Tyres WTB Riddler, 700c x 45mm Finishing kit Focus alloy hand

Weight 9.75kg (58cm) Frame Specialized E5 Premium Aluminium with D’Aluisio Smartweld Technology Fork S-Works FACT Carbon Groupset SRAM Apex XPLR, 12-speed Wheels DT Swiss G540 Tyres Specialized Pathfi