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Road bike time trialling – does it work?

Rider numbers in time trials are falling rapidly. Could road bike only competitions be the answer?

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This week on the web: 10th August 2018

A collection of news, articles, and video from the previous week that I think are worth seeing.

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Apple AirPods review

Ease of use, no wires, and a tiny form factor are all very attractive, but should you consider Apple AirPods for cycling?

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Shimano XTR 1×12: rumours and speculation

Shimano has been teasing the launch of a 12 speed mountain bike groupset tomorrow. There are already some rumours and leaks flying around online…

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Lifeline Shock Pump Review

With an RRP of £14.99, Wiggle’s house-brand shock pump is a lot cheaper than the competition. Is it any good? Let’s find out.

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Brooks Cascadia 12 Trail Shoe Review

  The Cascadia has been a stalwart of Brooks’ line for a while now, in spite of the appearance of new models. Let’s see if it has been worth keeping around for so long.

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UPSO Potters Pannier

A statement in upcycling, these pannier bags are made from used lorry tarpaulins, making every one unique.

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2007 S-Works Tarmac

‘I put this one together as well – thought you might be interested in it.’

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Craddock Track Bike

Based in Worcestershire, Filament Bikes (formerly Craddock Bikes) is a custom carbon framebuilder – one of very few in the country.

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Nopinz Cyclocross Skinsuit

Since their start less than two years ago, Nopinz has very quickly grown to become a regular sight in the UK time trialling scene. What’s more, their products have also been used in UCI World Tours as well as the Olympics.

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