Story of my bike: Focus Izalco (2019) – Rob Arnold
Early in 2019, the Focus Izalco Max was relaunched with a complete design overhaul.
Rob Arnold got one of the new frames and built it up with SRAM’s new Force...
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Adam Hansen column: First Ride with LEOMO TYPE-R
Earlier this year Adam Hansen asked RIDE Media long to a function to explain a training tool created by LEOMO. We documented his presentation, and now he ha...
SRAM AXS review (pt3): unboxing frame and parts for the bike build
In part three of RIDE Media’s review of the SRAM AXS wireless electronic 12-speed groupset, Rob Arnold unboxes the frame and parts to be used for the bike t...
Getting to know the SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset
RIDE Media got a new groupset to review last week. Launched on Thursday, we built it to a bike by Friday afternoon. Watch the YouTube clips to find out more...
New ‘Gold X1’ knicks by Cuore: no more gripper
Another overview of a product that deserves attention for its innovation: the latest ‘Gold X1’ knicks by Cuore offer a different kind of feel when riding… ...
Continental GP 5000: famous tyres, good to better
As we ride towards the end of the year, let’s take a look at some cycling paraphernalia that will help you make the most of your time on the bike. ...
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...
Metier Beacon Gilet – keep warm, be bright!
Be seen, be safe. That’s the theory at least. As daylight hours get shorter and the weather cooler, we take a look at a fabulous new riding vest by Métier C...
40 years of cycling photography – by Graham Watson
If you photographed the pro peloton for 40 years, the logical next step after retirement is to publish a book about the experience. That’s just what Graham ...