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On Test: Entry-Level Mountain Bikes
By on 11/01/2010 16:49:33
The TW team go down to the woods to test some stylish entry-level machines from Giant, Focus, On-One, Specialized and Merida
The term ‘mountain’ bike covers a multitude: cross country (XC), free ride, downhill, and then there’s hardtail suspension (just like it sounds), full suspension, even rigid-fork bikes. As for wheels, the 26-inch variety are the most popular but 29
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Tested: Four Time-Trial Bikes
By on 06/09/2011 16:00:00
Beat the clock - as well as the competition - next time you race with these wind-cheating speed machines
If your goal is to set a new triathlon personal best, consider purchasing a time-trial bike. These midrange models mix value and performance, and are all but guaranteed to improve your bike split. They offer aerodynamic carbon-fibre frames, reliable
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #4
By Dominique Brady on 11/07/2011 09:00:26
My cycling enthusiasm reaches a new peak with the arrival of a special delivery...
The cycling gods via Genesis Bikes have answered my prayers. This week I took delivery of my new and frankly beautiful Genesis Equilibrium 10.The Equilibrum 10 was Genesis' top-of-the-range road bike in 2010. This great all-rounder proves steel
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #5
By on 21/07/2011 17:01:32
Even thunder, lightning and rain won't stop an over-distance training session...
sessions, two road sessions and ran in two 5K races (the Boutique Run and The Standard Chartered Great City Race). Plus, I was one of the lucky few journalists to test out the PowerBIKE just a week after its launch in the shops. More on that to follow
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #7
By Dominique Brady on 12/08/2011 10:02:07
Did all the training pay off on race day?
on some of the sharp bends of the course and how could I possibly compare to some of the keen triathletes racking up around me?Fortunately pre-race nerves don't last too long. As soon as I was running with the bike into the transition zone, I felt the rush
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #2
By Dominique Brady on 17/06/2011 14:48:22
Triathletesworld.co.uk Editorial Assistant Dominique Brady heads to Manchester Velodrome for an elite cycling experience
while later, freshly attired in a branded jersey and suitably hydrated, I was nervously clicking my way across the pit of the track towards my brakeless (gulp) fixed-gear bike.Joining me on the mission were a handful of journalists along
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #3
By Dominique Brady on 24/06/2011 17:27:10
Triathletesworld.co.uk Editorial Assistant Dominique Brady goes for a check up
-Marathon in March, I've suffered from unrelenting tightness and pain in my lower left calf.After the race, I rested up for a month (a whole month!) but then, refusing to admit defeat, I was back pounding the pavements. On days off from the gym bike, I've been
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #6
By Dominique Brady on 05/08/2011 17:58:51
With just a day to go, the TW Web Team are ready to race
I can't quite believe I'm writing this but there's only one day to go until our sprint relay challenge, the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series London.We have printed off the event details, my outfit is planned and I have persuaded friends to watch me sweat it o...
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Q+A: What's the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike?
By on 11/05/2011 12:00:00
Q. What exactly is the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike?A. There are several visible and important differences between a purpose-built tri bike and a road bike. These differences allow a triathlete to function in the most
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Q+A: What are the risks of buying a bike from abroad?
By on 18/07/2011 10:00:00
Q. I've seen the perfect bike but the company is based overseas - what do I need to be aware of when buying from abroad?A. The first thing to consider is the setup of the bike. Depending on the country of origin, the brakes may be connected in a way
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