Product Reviews

Book review: ‘Cycle of Lies - The Fall of Lance Armstrong’

May 14, 2014

Cycle of Lies is New York Times reporter Juliet Macur’s addition to the long line of biographies about seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. It represents, for Macur, the culmination of many years of reporting on the Texan. Jono Lovelock read the book and put together this review.

Trek 5 Series Madone and Domane comparison review

May 1, 2014

With the Madone and Domane, Trek offers riders a choice of two very different road bikes. The former is fashioned for performance, while the latter is devoted to endurance. In this review, CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom rides both models in Trek’s 5 Series to see what they have to offer.

Magellan Cyclo 505HC review

April 29, 2014

It’s fair to say that Garmin has become the dominant force in the cyclo-computer market in recent years with their range of GPS-enabled Edge units. But with the Cyclo 505HC, Magellan is hoping to challenge the top dog and provide riders with a viable (if not preferable) alternative. CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom put the Magellan […]

Scott Foil Team Issue Review

April 16, 2014

It has been nearly two years since we first reviewed Scott’s Foil. On that occasion, we only had one day to ride the bike before it had to leave town, but on this occasion, we were able to hold on to the bike for much longer. In this review CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom puts the […]

CTech April Product Picks

April 9, 2014

In the April edition of CTech Product Picks we feature nine cool products which you may not have seen before. As ever, if you’ve used any of the products featured and have some constructive feedback, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Cliiiimb Pro review

March 27, 2014

The trend towards wearable devices is set to change many aspects of our day-to-day life, and it would seem cycling is no different. One device that has attracted media attention in recent months is the Cliiiimb Pro, a sunglasses-mounted audio/visual system that claims to help you improve your personal best times (and beat your friends) […]

Avanti Corsa SL Team review

March 25, 2014

Avanti has taken the aero design of its Corsa DR and refined it, reportedly with a fresh emphasis on weight and stiffness. The new bike is called the Corsa SL and while its marketing may appeal to climbers, the bike’s strengths lie elsewhere. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom put the Corsa SL through its paces and […]

Fly6 camera and rear light review

March 18, 2014

The Fly6 tail-light doubles as a rear-facing camera to watch your back. The device has enjoyed a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $250,000, and the first production units will be ready to ship by the end of May. In this review, CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom takes a closer look at the fifth-generation prototype.

BH G6 Review

March 4, 2014

The G6 is the next iteration of BH’s aero road bike design, updating the G5 to improve its weight, stiffness and aerodynamics - says BH. As CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom writes, the result is a finely honed race bike that loves to be ridden agressively.

CTech February Product Picks

February 26, 2014

In the February edition of CTech Product Picks we feature cycling kit from Fyxo and Morvelo, the Fly6 tail-light and HD camera, Baller’s Ride NFS chain lube, some casual apparel and other items from Fyxo, the Easy Bike Repair app for iOS and Android and some odds and ends from Bicycle Age. Enjoy!