Bianchi Infinito Ultegra 10sp Compact Review
Written by drbob on December 9, 2011 – 2:27 pm -Bianchi is a legendary Italian brand that has been making bikes since 1885. Many were the names that associated with it, like Marco Pantani, Felice Gimondi or Fausto Coppi, and since its inception Biachi has won 12 Giros d’Italia, 3 Tours de France, 2 Vueltas de España, 2 Tours of Switzerland, 2 Tours of Germany, 7 Paris-Roubaix, 4 Road World Championships and 6 Track World Championships. Such a rich history really shows in the quality of the Bianchi bikes and it is felt when riding the Infinito Ultegra. Bianchi’s Infinito Ultegra is a road bike which features the Infinito carbon frame, which is pretty light and includes Kevlar shock and vibration absorbing technology which works very well and soothes the ride, increasing comfort and performance... more
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SRAM Red Group Set Review
Written by drbob on December 9, 2011 – 2:15 pm -Now SRAM has released the Red group set, it was first used at the very top of the sport by the Saunier Duval pro team on their Scott bikes and now the new Astana team will be using the Red group on their Trek Madone frames for the 2008 season. We managed to get a sneak preview and a short ride on a team bike recently when they were in Spain for a training camp First of all it’s great to have an extra choice other than Campagnolo and Shimano and the SRAM Red is a group that is as competitive as Record or Dura-Ace, it’s light, it looks good and it works a dream, once you get used to it. Unlike their competitors the SRAM shifters only use one lever to change gear, Shimano use the brake lever and an extra lever behind the brake lever, where... more
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Women’s Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra Review
Written by drbob on December 7, 2011 – 12:01 pm -With Cannondale’s Synapse line catering for the near entry-level end of the women’s market, the SuperSix is a step up with a decent spec, but it’s the man-size frame that will really get your attention. It's a satisfyingly butch bike that’s perfect for more powerful riders, yet remains charming despite incredible stiffness. Ride & handling: A shockingly smooth ride for a bike that looks like a beast Powerful riders should consider strapping themselves in before putting their foot down on the SuperSix. Every ounce of oomph you put into the pedals translates into a leap of forward momentum thanks to the super-sturdy bottom bracket and boxy chainstays; it’s a really satisfying feeling if you’ve got the power to put into it (and... more
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Bianchi 928 C2C 105 review
Written by drbob on July 23, 2011 – 12:52 pm -By Mat Brett "Extremely comfortable mile-eater that doesn't sacrifice speed" The £1300 price point is one of the most popular among bike buyers and consequently the manufacturers all want a big slice of the action. Bianchi is no exception and makes a play for your unlucky ton with the 928 C2C 105. Frame: the Lurpak effect Bianchi's carbon monocoque frame is supremely comfortable, dissipating road vibration almost completely to produce a butter-smooth ride. With its curved down-tube, another slight arc in the top-tube and barely a round profile in sight, it's one that passers-by like to stop and look when you break for a mid-ride cuppa. Bianchi makes much of the 928's high head-tube and the relaxed ride position it has produced, but the front... more
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Time RX Instinct Black review
Written by drbob on July 23, 2011 – 12:48 pm -Time RX Instinct Black The RX Instinct is Time’s sportive-focused variant within its RX range. With Time giving the range a complete revamp over the last two years, we had concerns that one of our favourite all-round race machines could be compromised by complex carbon shapes and new tube designs. Happily, our doubts have proved unfounded as the Instinct is simply better in all situations than the outgoing Time frames. What sets the Time apart from all other carbon frames we’ve ridden is the sheer comfort. The Specialized Roubaix is a brilliantly balanced blend of comfort and ride, but the Instinct reigns supreme. We found ourselves looking for poor surfaces to test the RX’s mettle and we never found it wanting. Its ability to smooth... more
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Specialized Secteur review
Written by drbob on July 23, 2011 – 12:42 pm -Specialized have a habit of creating new bike niches, like the comfort-inspired Roubaix road bike and the TriCross with its Roubaix, cyclo-cross and tourer DNA. The Secteur range is named after Paris-Roubaix’s cobbled sections and is the budget-orientated, aluminium-framed take on the Roubaix theme, with the same emphasis on comfort over all-out racing performance and identical geometry. Far from being just a cheaper ‘also-ran’, the Secteur is a fine bike in its own right. Its aluminium frame and carbon fibre fork are as good as you’ll find at this price, with the fork boasting Specialized’s trademark Zertz elastomer insert. The kit is predominantly Shimano 2300, an eight-speed Sora-like setup, and the triple 52/42/30T chainset is... more
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Cannondale SuperSix 105 Review
Written by drbob on July 22, 2011 – 2:44 pm -"Quality setup, beautiful ride – all at a reasonable price" Last year’s Cycling Plus Bike of the Year was the Cannondale Six, so it should come as no surprise that its successor is another top quality performer with a refined ride. While £1,799 isn’t exactly cheap, you're getting an awful lot of bike for your dosh. A jack-of-all-trades? Perhaps, but the SuperSix has managed to master most of them. Super? We certainly think so. As usual with Cannondale, stiffness and efficiency are the watchwords, from the SuperSix’s oversized ‘BeatBox’ BB30 bottom bracket to its tapered head tube and super-size down tube. This might make it sound like a ruthless race bike that’ll beat you up on the road, but the stiffness is tempered by the fairly... more
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Cannondale Synapse 105 Carbon CD Road Bike 2010
Written by drbob on April 9, 2011 – 12:05 pm -Cannondale Synapse 105 Carbon CD Road Bike 2010 The Cannondale Synapse STD 105 CD Road Bike 2010 is a performance road bike constructed using high Modulus carbon fiber layup technique for a stronger, lighter weight process than lugged designs offered by other manufacturers. This process creates greater freedom of sizing. Ultimately, it means the Synapse will perform exactly the way you need it to, when you want it to. This Cannondale road bike benefits from Synapse Active Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E) technology that places vertical compliance into the optimum zones for road surface absorption (the fork and chain stays) while simultaneously enhancing lateral stiffness. This means you get a smooth ride that’s still very efficient. Yet another... more
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2010 Trek Madone 6 Series Video Review
Written by drbob on March 9, 2011 – 7:11 pm -2010 Trek Madone 6 Series US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions GB Auctions Best Match Items Ending First Newly-Listed Items First Price + Shipping: Lowest First Price + Shipping: Highest First 2011 Trek Project One Madone 6 Series 52 cm H1 $4,200.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-5-2012 18:03:27 PST Bid now Trek Project One Madone 69 SSL 56cm Brand New $8,700.00 End Date: Monday Mar-5-2012 16:32:48 PST Buy It Now for only: $8,700.00 Buy It Now Brand new 56cm Trek Madone 62 Pro carbon road bike RRP 369999 never ridden $3,476.00 End... more
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Bianchi 2011 Oltre Pro Team Road Bike Review
Written by drbob on February 19, 2011 – 8:58 pm -Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi, together with the Androni Giocattoli team, is gearing up for the road racing season for 2011 in a bid for total domination. The Androni team’s riders will be joining the competition equipped with their special 2011 Bianchi Oltre Pro, starting with the Tour de San Luis in Argentina set for January 17 to 23. The Argentinian race will also become the stage for the official debut of the Oltre model. The riding team has given its thumbs up on the performance of the Oltre, citing in particular the frames capability for ease in riding and rigidity as well as the Oltre’s dynamic new aero shape design, which spells efficiency for the new bike model. Placing 17th overall for the 2010 UCI World Ranking, the Gianni... more
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