Biketest alternative trail rides

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

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

Founded in Milan in 1947, Cinelli is one of the world’s oldest surviving bike brands. It is perhaps best known for its Hour record-setting Supercorsa Pista bike and more recently the Vigorelli track/c

Weight 8.3kg (58cm with SmartSense, 2x bottle cages, StashPort storage bags) Frame and fork LAB71 Hi-Mod carbon fibre Groupset SRAM Red XPLR AXS with power meter (44t, 10-46t) Wheels Reserve 42|49 TA

The new wave of smaller-capacity bikes look great and are amazing value. But are they really an option for experienced riders? We take three of the most popular to answer the question

Entry-level road bikes are better value than ever ...