After a strong showing on yesterday’s summit finish to La Planche des Belles Filles, in which he took 7th place, we’re today focusing on Columbian climber Rigoberto Uran’s team issue Super Six Evo Hi-Mod. At just 770g, the Super Six Evo Hi-Mod is one of the lightest frames in the peloton and with Mavic’s Cosmic……
Year: 2017
BIKES OF THE PRO PELOTON: Louis Meintjes Colnago V2-R
Today features the first mountain-top finish of this year’s Tour de France and is likely to see some of the GC favourites flex their climbing legs. We think Louis Meintjes of team UAE will be among the contenders and have chosen his Colnago V2-R for a closer look. The V2-R features as Colnago’s top-of-the-line carbon……
Lakeland Lanequest – Week 4
EVENT 4 REPORT - THE STRICKLAND ARMS SIZERGH- TUESDAY 27th JUNE Would it rain, or wouldn't it rain? Lanequesters turn out whatever the weather, and with the highest turnout of the series so far, 105 riders clearly felt it wouldn't. And it didn't, just a few spots- which in Lakeland terminology is a fine evening.……
BIKES OF THE PRO PELOTON: Frederik Backaert’s Cube Litening C:68
After spending much of yesterday on display in the break, we’re taking a look at the Cube Litening C:68 of Wanty-Groupe Gobert’s Frederik Backaert. The ultralight and super stiff Litening excelled on yesterday’s lumpy stage, with Wanty’s Guillaume Martin bagging a top-20 finish as well as Backaert’s aggressive 160km ride off the front. The Litening……
Bikes of the Pro Peloton: Alberto Contador’s Trek Emonda
Throughout the first week of the Tour de France we’ll be taking a look at some of the bikes of the pro peloton. First up is Alberto Contador’s team issue Trek Emonda - the second iteration of Trek’s super-lightweight climbing bike. New for 2018, the Emonda version 2 includes a disc brake option and comes……
Focus PROJECT Y
Introducing: PROJECT Y from Focus - ‘The Future of Racing Bikes’. Focus have become one of the first brands to bring powered pedal assistance to the road with their collection of PROJECT Y bikes. The German bike manufacturer has introduced three carbon models - a disc-brake road bike, an adventure/gravel bike and a cyclocross model.……
Zipp 302 Carbon Clincher
Designed as an all-round, high performance clincher wheelset, the new Zipp 302 comes from a new approach to the manufacturing process. With almost 50,000 kilometres of on-road testing Zipp’s new offering has been refined by the engineers with guidance from test riders. Key Features: Optimal 45mm rim depth for all-round riding, as proven in the……
2017 Beaumont Trophy
Scorching weather and relentless attacking was the order of the day at the Beaumont Trophy in Northumberland yesterday. Pete Williams of One Pro Cycling took in the victory in what was an exciting and brutal race, with attacking riding from the 1st kilometre. After several small groups broke away but failed to establish a lead……
Cannondale Jekyll
Cannondale's mountain bike offering has been given a massive boost with the launch of the all new Jekyll. This is a 170/165 enduro machine with dream spec and we have been lucky enough to have one of the first test rides in the UK. We took the Jekyll around the classic Lakeland trails of Iron Keld,……
The Gathering
Sunday 23rd July Wheelbase North East would like to invite you to a professionally guided mountain bike ride and BBQ in the awesome Hamsterley Forest. We have teamed up with the guys at Oakhouse Grill and Rocket Town Brewery to bring you a day of bikes, burgers and beer. We have planned 3 rides for the……