For an entry-level bicycle, the Phocus 1600 comes loaded with desirable features that are quite unusual for a starter bike and that too in this price range. For example, Schwinn has equipped it with acarbon fiber road forkfor responsive handling and quick, agile riding – impressive as not ...
Sixthreezero’s EVRYjourney is a well-rounded,high-quality bicyclethat has a lot going for it. But most of all, it was designed from the ground up with women in mind. So, let’s take a closer look at the features that make this bike so attractive. ...
The Basso Palta Ekar is firmly in the go-fast gravel camp, with aero-optimised tubes and a slender fork. The frameset, which is made in Italy, is also lightweight. Our XL-sized test bike tipped the scales at 8.67kg. The bike is suited to all-road style riding. The geometry is simi...
Head tubes are generally taller as well, placing the rider in a more relaxed, upright position. Bottom brackets are often lower, which gives the rider the sensation of riding in, rather than on the bicycle. The end result of these geometry differences is a more comfortable, confidence-inspirin...
Pirelli made quite a splash with its re-entry into bicycle tyres with the P Zero range, and the Velo 4S served as the brand's all-season tyre optimised for wet and cold conditions. The Velo 4s Has now been succeded by the Race 4S the next evolution of the all-season tyre ...
Regardless of what the industry would have you believe and/or which wheel size is trendy this week, the most important criteria for bicycle wheel size choice isactuallythat it matches the size and geometry of the frame – which, of course, should be chosen to match the rider’s anatomy. ...
Dropping the seat stays for improved comfort and aerodynamics is now a bike-design must-have, but the BMC commitment to progressive bicycle design is such that it debuted this feature back in 2010 on the Teammachine. The latest generation Teammachine SLR inherits that bike's DNA but with an ...
I am a huge fan of my Terra Nova Solar, which has travelled the world with me over the years, on the back of my motorbike and bicycle.A bit pricey but well made, its a roomy one person tent ( you can store your panniers inside), or a cosy 2 person tent with your luggage in ...
The bicycle is designed to deliver maximum speed and comfort. If you plan to purchase the Royce Union Gravel Bike, you will have to choose between two models. The first comes with 700c tires and 18 speeds. The second has a 19-inch frame with 27.5-inch tires and 16 speeds. The Royce ...
When it comes to 26 inch vs 700c wheels, you can find bicycle tires and inner tubes for 26 wheels in most places if you look hard enough. There will also be plenty of people riding old bikes with wheels of this size you might be able to scavenge from!