Story of my (new MTB) bike – Focus Jam 8.9
In an unusual twist, we take a look at the unboxing of a new mountain bike… RIDE Media’s owner, Rob Arnold has treated himself to some off-road joy.&nbs...
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Bike review: 2019 Cervélo S5 – part 4, the first ride
The first minutes on a new bike are often when you notice the biggest differences. RIDE Media continues the series of YouTube video reviews of the Cervélo S...
Bike review: 2019 Cervélo S5 – part 3, gears and brakes
We are almost ready to ride the new Cervélo S5, but first we need to get the brakes and gears fine tuned by the mechanic, Chris Barlin from Park Bikes... ...
Bike review: 2019 Cervélo S5 – part 1, the unboxing
It has been a while since RIDE Media last reviewed a bike but it’s time to get ready to ride the new Cervélo S5. This is ‘The Unboxing’, the first of a seri...
Bike Test: Focus Izalco Max Disc (2016) RIDE71
When this bike was reviewed for our magazine, it was at a time when the uptake of disc brakes was really just beginning. A lot has changed since – and the I...
Bike Test: Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod (2016) RIDE71
Lightweight, fantastic handling, classic styling, quality finish, and clever technology all in a bike that’s as relevant in 2018 as it was when launched sev...
Bike Test: Trek Madone 9.9 (2015) RIDE70
The Trek Madone was completely reinvented in 2015. You can find the full review and build report online now as it appeared in the magazine...RIDE Me...
Bike Test: Specialized S-Works ViAS Venge (2015) RIDE70
One of the more funky bike designs in recent years, the ViAS Venge certainly got people talking... and it continues its evolution in 2018 – although, these ...
Bike Test: Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 (2015) RIDE70
RIDE Media has a vast archive of bike tests. We are posting reviews from recent years online. This is the fifth test from #RIDE70, published in November 201...
Bike test – Lapierre Xelius SL 500
Great frame, considered ride qualities, clever spec... good price. There is much to like about the Lapierre Xelius.Review introduction
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