Product Reviews

Focus Cayo Evo LTD Review

I’ve had extensive experience with various Focus bikes and I’m a big fan. They’ve managed to hold on to their higly regarded brand perception while keeping their prices extremely competitive in a crowded market. In this bike review I look closely at the super lightweight Focus Cayo Evo Limited edition that tips the scales at […]

CTech June Product Picks

In this month’s collection of products you’ll find aftermarket mounting brackets for Garmin devices, Bontrager and Challenge tyres, Kabuto helmets, synthetic brake and derailleur cables and more. If you’ve used any of these items extensively, please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Shimano Dura Ace C35 Clincher Wheel Review

A mid-depth carbon wheel isn’t something I would normally consider purchasing. I’ve always been someone to use a shallow profile wheel (~25mm), or a ~60mm deep profile wheelset. I’m not what you’d call a “light” rider, so I never have problems with getting blown around in the wind and always considered a mid-depth wheel somewhat […]

Basso Diamante Review

The folks at Basso Bikes have been making racing bikes for more than 35 years in their Italian factory near Vicenza. Their catalogue was once devoted to steel though in recent years steel has been replaced by carbon. The Diamante is their premium frameset.

CTech May Product Picks

In this month’s swag of products you’ll find new lights from Knog, Echelon Sports, and Moon, t-shirts from Apres Velo, customised team Sky kit from Rapha, Castelli Fawesome Vest and Nano Flex armwarmers, kit from Attaquer and Babici, socks from Capo and Bontrager, tyres from Specialized, chainrings from Praxis and shoes from Shimano. Have you […]

BH Ultralight 9.7 Review

BH Bicycles (Beistegui Hermanos) began as a gun manufacturer in 1909 in the Basque region of Spain. Following the First World War, BH took a 180 degree turn and began making a different type of weapon, this one in the cycling arena. Last month I tested their newest model, the BH Ultralight, and here are […]

Biknd Helium Bike Case Review

A purpose-built case makes travelling with a bike much, much easier, especially if you’re planning to fly. Biknd have created a bike case that is simple to use, light and easy to move around, while promising plenty of protection for your bike.

Zipp Firecrest 202 Clincher Review

Zipp introduced their Firecrest shape a few years ago while developing full carbon clinchers and have slowly been updating their entire wheel range with the new design. The company’s 202 wheels are the last to receive the Firecrest facelift and they are being marketed as a “do-it-all classic wheelset”.

Dura-Ace 9000 C50 Carbon Clincher Review

Shimano has typically been known for its outstanding groupsets which continue to raise the bar, but it’s the company’s wheel story that is its best kept secret. I’ve spent more than two months on the new Dura-Ace 9000 C50 carbon clinchers and I’ll be sad to give them back now that this review period is […]

Garmin Edge 810 Review

The Garmin Edge 810 is the successor to the Edge 800 which was hugely popular and an excellent upgrade from previous models. With so many features and improvements, it’s taken me many weeks to get entirely comfortable with it. But after some heavy use I think I can finally add something constructive to discussions about […]