Road BikesRoad bikes need to handle with agility in a wide variety of situations including climbing, cornering and descending. The seat tube angle is generally 73 degrees and the rider's position is often quite upright. Hands must have a variety
.The powerBIKE™, the new baby of Power Plate, claims to be 'the only mechanical stationary bike with integrated vibration technology'. When I arrive at the studio at Power Plate HQ, I expect a colossus of a machine covered in electrical cables. Instead a
Abus Tec-Tical HelmetThis helmet is good value for money, with great-quality moulding and assembly. At 302g it's not the lightest helmet on the market, but it fits well straight from the box and ventilation is excellent. A great option if you're looking for no-nonsense performanc...
When it comes to triathlon kit, the bike is likely to be your biggest single purchase. Don't be surprised if your eye is drawn toward top-of-the-range time-trial bikes with exquisitely sculpted carbon frames, swooping aero bars and deep
You don’t have to endure your bike’s squeaks, clicks, rasps and groans. Former Garmin-Slipstream mechanic Daimeon Shanks offers tips for a quiet rideSpokes and valve stemTest: Check for loose spokes and valve stems. Otherwise, spokes may be rubbing
Boardman Road RaceThis entry-level race bike looks better than it has a right to at this price. Standout features are the Shimano Sora shifter/brake units, while the 18-speed gearing delivers reliable shifting performance and complements the FSA
Easy-as-pie psi - Top Dog St Deluxe pump, £46.99Tyre pressure affects your bike's comfort, speed, handling and even your safety. And although your road tyres may have a maximum pressure of 125 psi, that might not be the pressure you should use; most
that I should get a proper bike fitting first in case the problem was one of posture. My rationale was that if my position on the bike was wrong, the injury would recur regardless of anything a physio could do for me.So step forward Richard Melik
Regular checksTrain all you like, but if you have a problem with your bike in a race it's going to put a serious dent in your time. All bikes pick up wear and tear - so all triathletes need to be aware of how to make repairs quickly. Follow
bottle. On the bike, it didn't perform as well as the Zefal. There's no give in the cage so you have to shove the bottle in to force it home and pulling it out again requires just as much effort. Things did loosen up a little with use and the bottle does
