Garneau Course Air Lite II shoe review: One shoe, multiple widths
French-Canadian brand Louis Garneau might not immediately spring to mind when you think about top-tier road shoes. However, they’re no newcomer to the space, having catered to the market since the late...
View ArticleBikes of the Bunch: Mooro Cycles Wagyl
In this edition of Bikes of the Bunch, we take a closer look at a bike that was on show at the recent Handmade Bicycle Show Australia with insight from both the bike’s owner, Paul Black, and its...
View ArticleMasterclass: How to polish aluminium parts, with CycloRetro
Welcome to Masterclass, the latest new series on CyclingTips. In it, we’ll take you behind the scenes with renowned artisans to share the tips and tricks which help make them masters of their craft. In...
View ArticleCT Recommends: Best road bike pedals
Supported by What good is a pair of road cycling shoes without pedals to go with them? In this third round of CT Recommends, we take a look at what CT staffers are using for road pedals. Ultimately,...
View ArticleHJC helmet review: Ibex versus Furion
HJC is not a brand that many cyclists will recognise, but in the world of motorcycling, it is a giant, producing over one million helmets per annum. Now the company has turned its attention to cycling,...
View ArticleYour bikes are gone. What now?
Here’s a little thought experiment: You come home one day and all of your bikes are gone. Stolen, burned — the specifics of their horrible fate is less relevant than the fact of their absence. You have...
View ArticleBikes of the Bunch: A fresh Cherubim
“Sydney is getting gnarly with custom bikes. On any given day, you’ll see half a dozen Baums, a few Speedvagens and even Parlees. I always thought: when you look at custom bikes these days, everyone...
View ArticleThe VengeCast: meet the design team behind the new Specialized Venge
Login to VeloClub|Not a member? Sign up now. 18 New Articles August 25, 2018 NEWS Dario Pegoretti, remembered; a new Cannondale gravel bike: Daily News Digest August 25, 2018 NEWS Dario Pegoretti, a...
View ArticleDario Pegoretti, a fingertip away from God
Supported by Italian frame builder Dario Pegoretti passed away yesterday at the age of 62. Pegoretti was perhaps best known professionally for the intricate paint jobs that decorated his framesets,...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Blur long-term review: A sharper focus, but more limited appeal
After a short hiatus, the iconic Blur nameplate is back in the Santa Cruz lineup, this time as a dedicated XC racing machine designed for chasing finishing lines rather than laughs and grins. Without a...
View ArticleFox Live Valve electronically controlled suspension: the future is now
Fox’s Live Valve electronically controlled suspension system has long been rumoured and seen in testing by many of its professional riders, and now it’s finally official. Instead of relying on manual...
View ArticlePrime BlackEdition 38 and 50 carbon clinchers review
It has been two years since Chain Reaction Cycles launched its in-house wheel brand, Prime, to sell low-cost wheelsets to the mainstream market. Prime’s first offerings included a suite of carbon...
View ArticleRedshift Sports ShockStop stem review: It’s good to be wrong sometimes
I’ve been riding bikes long enough to vividly remember the heyday of suspension stems. Back then, the stage was dominated by Girvin and Allsop/Softride — and both actors were terrible. But that was...
View ArticleBikes of the Bunch: Llewellyn Custom Bicycles lugged Colossus
In this edition of Bikes of the Bunch, Wayne Abel and Darrell McCulloch tell us the story behind the custom road bike that was a centrepiece for Llewellyn Custom Bicycles at the Handmade Bicycle Show...
View ArticleHow to set up road bike drop handlebars — tips and guidelines
One of the most entertaining things about the bikes we ride is how easily they can be customized to our liking. Components can be changed at will, there’s ample opportunity to dress things up with a...
View ArticleShimano Ultegra R8000 mechanical groupset long-term review
Shifting is pretty damn good these days. When everything is properly set up and well maintained, you’re able to shift without having to think or worry about it. And that brilliant shifting isn’t...
View ArticleIndustry Nine i9.65 road disc wheelset review
Industry Nine is best known for its mountain bike wheelsets that feature brightly anodised hubs and spokes with a loud freehub and rapid engagement. Their wheels also have a robust reputation,...
View ArticleBikes of the Bunch: Allied Cycle Works Alfa Allroad
Dr. Allen Lim has worn several different hats during his career in the cycling industry: as a consultant for PowerTap, as a physiologist for various top-tier road teams, and his current role as a...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about tyre pressure, rim width and the limits of safety
Take a look at the sidewall of any bicycle tyre and you’ll find a collection of numbers. One set pertains to the dimensions of the tyre, while the other is concerned with inflation pressure. Both are...
View ArticleCT Recommends: Best indoor bike storage solutions
Let’s face it, bikes are an awkward item to store. They’re prone to toppling over, require space and there’s often more than one to worry about. In this installment of CT Recommends, we’ll be looking...
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