Tech Features

The Turbine: backed by science or a simple placebo?

After the stage 1 team time trial at this year’s Vuelta a Espana Chris Froome tweeted that he had just used the Turbine breathing aid for the first time, saying that it made a “noticeable difference” and that he’d definitely use it again. So what is the Turbine? What do the creators claim it can […]

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In the wild: SRAM Wireless Electronic Groupset

Back at the Tour of California the SRAM electronic groupset was spotted on some of the Bissell Development Team’s Trek Madones but it was up for debate whether or not it was true wireless as anticipated, or if indeed there were cables. The prototypes we saw in California had wires coming from the front and […]

Rubber side down: the function of road tyre tread patterns

Our intuition tells us that tyres with a patterned tread are less likely to be slippery in wet conditions, but is that really the case? In this article, CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom looks at the factors that influence the grip of road tyres.

Colnago C60 review

Colnago is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an update to the company’s flagship frameset. The C60 replaces the C59 with a revised tubeset and a few other refinements. The result continues Colnago’s reputation for a beautiful bike that offers a classic ride. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom put the Colnago C60 to the test and wrote […]

Scott Contessa Solace 15 review

The Scott Solace exists in both women’s and men’s models. It’s a model designed to be fast, with comfort elements, allowing the infrequent weekend rider to progress into the occasional weekday morning, and even through to riding every morning. CyclingTips’ Caz Whitehead put the Scott Contessa Solace through its paces and wrote this review.

Beyond the big ring: understanding gear ratios and why they matter

There is more to the gearing on your bike than simply the size of your big ring. To get the most out of your gears, it serves to pay attention to the gear ratios produced by the combination of the chainrings with the rear cassette and tailoring them to suit your riding needs. In this […]

Campagnolo Bora Ultra 35 wheelset review

Campagnolo’s Bora wheelset is well known as a high-end (and high-priced) racing wheelset. Where once there was a single 50mm profile on offer, now there are now three to choose from (35, 50, and 80mm). In this review, CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom rides and reviews the Ultra 35mm version.

Scott Week 2014: new bikes, helmets and the people behind them

It’s easy to dismiss a brand’s catalogue launch as a press junket, especially when it involves flying the media to a classy ski resort in Utah. However, as CTech Editor Matt Wikstrom writes, Scott’s 2015 catalogue launch provided a unique opportunity to learn more about the company’s culture and the way it designs and develops […]

Bikes of Le Tour: what the ProContinental teams are riding

In this instalment of Bikes of Le Tour, CyclingTips reporter Dave Everett takes a look at the bikes being ridden by the four ProContinental wild card teams at this year’s Tour de France: Bretagne-Seche, IAM Cycling, NetApp-Endura and Cofidis.

Bikes of Le Tour: Langeveld’s Dutch national champ Cervelo

Earlier this week Cervelo announced that they would be leaving Garmin-Sharp next year and heading over to sponsor the South African ProContinental team MTN-Qhubeka. As Dave Everett reports, this hasn’t stopped them from coming up trumps with a great looking paint job for current Dutch champion Sebastian Langeveld.