BikeRadar published a review of the new Giant Escape Disc, a versatile flat-handlebar bike made for commuters and recreational riders. Editors were impressed with its comfort, lively handling and rugged durability, giving it a strong 4-star rating.
Despite being designed for a niche discipline within cycling, Cyclocross bikes are nearly always at the top of the list when people ask for recommendations on a single, do it all bike. Below, we look at what cyclocross racing involves, and how it influenced the bike design to create one of the best all-rounders for any cyclist to have in their garage/shed/living room.
The new Contend SL road bike has once again caught the attention of BikeRadar’s gear editors, scoring a near-perfect 4.5-star ranking (out of 5) and emerging as an affordable favourite in its Bike of the Year Awards for the second straight year.
Tester David Arthur found the Revolt, with an ALUXX aluminum frame and composite fork, makes a great all-rounder for gravel, dirt or commuting on rough roads: “The Revolt 0 gravel bike offers very impressive performance on the road and in the woods, with an easy agility that makes it fun to carve through the corners,” he wrote. “And there’s nothing to hold you back on your commute or weekend road ride either.”
Bicycling Magazine posted a review of the Talon 29 mountain bike, claiming it “might be the best £599.00 mountain bike you can buy.” Editors praised its lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame, 100mm suspension fork and tubeless-ready wheels, calling it “a great all-terrain commuter and fitness bike, as well as an ideal bike for riders looking to experiment with racing.”
A bike is great for children of any age, as it helps to encourage exercise and provides them with the freedom to explore wherever their pedals may take them. Most people can vividly recall having their first bike and the sense of adventure it brought out in them, and some of their fondest memories in the future will be created on two wheels.
Cycling Plus magazine named the Defy Advanced Pro the overall winner of an endurance bike group test feature in its February issue. With its lightweight composite frame, the Defy Advanced Pro scored a perfect 5-star ranking and beat out competitor bikes from Cannondale, Trek and Specialized.
Buying an electric bike doesn’t have to signal the end of your riding career – in fact, it can do completely the opposite, helping you to return to previous levels of fitness and galvanise your enjoyment for the two-wheeled activity.
The new series of Recon lights offers a more consistent lumen output and longer run times, with some featuring a smart function that adjusts light output depending on a rider’s speed. Engel tested four models—the HL1600, HL900, HL700 and HL500. Each is named according to maximum lumen output, with the 1600 being the most powerful.
