product reviews

Housekeeping - A Word About Product Reviews

Since the early beginnings of this site I’ve enjoyed writing product reviews. Whenever I go back and look at the monthly stats I always find that product reviews rate the highest of all articles. There’s lots more to cycling than product reviews, but they are something I enjoy and the stats indicate that you find […]

SMART ENVE 3.4 Tubular Review

Enve have done away with their traditional aerodynamic rim profile for a new design that reduces aerodynamic drag with gresater stability in the wind. Buyers also have a choice of hubs, allowing them to tailor this new wheelset according to their needs and tastes, but this is far from a budget wheelset.

Boardman CX Pro Review

The cyclocross market offers buyers a lot of options in the $2000-$3000 territory, however Boardman’s CX Pro distinguishes itself by featuring quality race componentry while keeping pace with current frame design trends, including disk brakes.

Carrera Erakle TS Review

The Carrera brand may not immediately spring to mind when thinking of fine Italian racing bikes, but their Erakle TS is a classy, versatile frameset that rivals the finest offerings of Pinarello, Wilier and Bianchi.

Scott Foil Review

The Foil is Scott’s dedicated race chassis that continues the company’s reputation for producing lightweight frames however the new model also promises the benefits of aerodynamic tubing.

Oakley Radarlock Review

Oakley’s Radars have redesigned with an hinge mechanism that easily releases its interchangeable lens in seconds. Oakley sent me some of their new Radarlock sunglasses the other day to try out and here are my thoughts.

CTech April Product Picks

Our product picks for April include shoes that promise a perfect fit, cables that improve shifting and braking, a stack of food, a seat post, and what may be the world’s most expensive tail light.

Corima Aero Plus Wheelset Review

This wheelset ticks all the boxes: full carbon clincher or tubular rims, low count j-bend spokes, a choice of Shimano or Campagnolo freehubs, and a stunning carbon weave. So how do they ride?

A Fair Review

While many lucky members of the cycling media are enjoying a trip on a beautiful beach resort in Sicily for the Campy Electronic Groupset launch I’ve been sitting at home (mildly jealous) following Twitter conversations about the sentiment of product reviews.