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Are all bikes gravel bikes? Testing a theory in the Pyrenees
Marketing drivel, we all love it. Brands like to pitch their products as the ultimate in a set category. Be it the fastest, comfiest, the...

Park Tool's new universal brake bleed kits allow you to free up a hand
Hydraulic disc brakes are fast becoming the norm across all forms of bikes, and while they’re typically low maintenance, the hydraulic fl...

Nerd Alert Podcast: How to make the perfect disc brake
This week, James chats with brake engineer John Thomas about the difficulties in perfecting disc brakes, and how the very nature of the w...

Hope’s gorgeous new RX machined aluminum crankset brings color to gravel
British company Hope is best known for its diverse range of CNC-machined (and very colorful) aluminum mountain bike components, but the b...

Scott Addict RC 2020 first-ride review: Now aero’ized
It was 2007 when Scott first revealed its 790g ultra-light Addict platform. With it, Scott set a new benchmark for light and stiff racing...

Lighter than Lightweight? Partington’s 1,150g disc brake tubeless wheels
German brand Lightweight has long claimed the lightest and stiffest (and most expensive!) aero-inspired road bike wheels. However, it may...

Industry 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 ...

Basso Diamante SV Disc review
The Diamante has been the premier carbon road frame in Basso’s catalogue for several years, however it has always been a largely traditio...

Trial over: UCI authorises disc brake usage in road racing
The UCI has ruled that, from July 1 2018, the use of disc brakes in road racing (and BMX) is authorised. This announcement comes after ne...

Vitus ZX-1 CR1 Aero Disc bike review: A classic name reborn
The ZX-1 is Vitus's new flagship race bike built around an aero road disc chassis. Like the brand’s other models, it is only available th...

An endless FAQ to road disc brakes
Love it or hate it, disc brakes on drop-bar bikes are here to stay. With all major drivetrain manufacturers now committed to the cause, a...

Trek 2018 Émonda SL 6 Disc review
Trek recently updated its lightweight racing chassis, the Émonda, with a variety of refinements for 2018, including the addition of a dis...