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Columbia Omni-Heat Jacket Rating by Mark Taylor: 3.5 stars Omni-Heat Electric Ski Jacket Here at bikes.org.uk we know you guys love bikes, but we also know that many of you love messing about in the snow, either skiing or boarding. So, with the ski season fast approaching, we thought we’d bring you news of this [...]
Trail Name: Llandegla Trail Location: Llandegla Forest, North Wales Distance (green): 5km – 3 miles Distance (blue): 12km – 7.5 miles Distance (red): 18km – 11 miles Distance (black): 21km – 13 miles Time: 1 hr – 4hrs, depending on route Bike Trail Grade: – Something for everyone; green, blue red, black Suitable For: Beginners [...]
GoPro HD Camera Review Have you ever watched any of those amazing videos on YouTube from the riders viewpoint? They are filmed using head-cams, cameras fitted to bike helmets. Well you will shortly be able to buy HD cameras from UK stockists thanks to distributor Madison. US brand GoPro are bringing their Hero HD Camera [...]
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon Rating by ukbikes: 4.0 stars Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon Mountain Bike Review The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon lets you get a taste of the super light carbon frame action which is available on the range-topping full-sus Stumpies, while cutting down the costs in other areas with more modest [...]
Specialized Tricross Sport Road Bike Review The Specialized Tricross Sport is the most affordable edition of this multipurpose hybrid road bike. It is intended to offer users an alternative to the all-out cyclocross bikes, letting you enjoy swift, fast rolling riding on the tarmac while giving you the kind of grip and comfort features which [...]
Adequate lighting on a bike is essential if intending to ride after dark or if likely to be caught in rain or fog. Bicycle riders need to be clearly visible to both car drivers and pedestrians to ensure safe travel through town centres and country lanes alike. For the majority of casual cyclists, a basic [...]
Specialized Epic FSR Marathon Carbon Mountain Bike The Specialized Epic FSR Marathon Carbon can be thrown around a course incredibly quickly. Its full suspension is set up to give you extra cushioning without sapping the stiffness from the frame and the carbon components whittle away at the total weight to great effect. With 100mm of [...]
The Specialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon will help serious riders own any trail, whether taking it on competitively or when in training. The carbon frame and full suspension on the front and rear are uncompromising in all the right ways, so you do not have to trade stiffness for shock absorption. A subtle red and [...]
Scott Gambler 10 Overview Weighing in at approximately 1kg lighter than the cheaper bikes in this range the Scott Gambler 10 2011 mountain bike makes no bones about its pretensions to championship standards. It is set up to rip through downhill courses and ready to take on hairpin turns before exploding into a burst of [...]
After yesterday’s Snowdon Penmachno Mountain Bike Trail, today was all about the Llanberis route. The weather was favourable for us on the Saturday and as we looked up at Snowdon from our bunk house the top 1/3rd was covered in cloud. Breakfast. Coffee. Quickly pack and were off to the start of the Llanberis path. [...]
After talking about it for the last 6 months, it was finally time to head up to Snowdon for what we were sure would be an epic weekend of riding. We headed of on a rain soaked Friday morning which had already caused the Ryder cup to be halted as the greens were flooded .. [...]
The Trek Lexa S Compact is a road bike, which is built to last and despite its impressive credentials, it is priced within the reach of most people who are starting to take cycling seriously. It will be a good racing companion but it is also flexible enough to be used for training or simply [...]
The Trek 1.2 Compact is impressive for a number of reasons but the standout feature is definitely its price point, which puts it into a category that most people will consider to be affordable when you look at its vital statistics. An advanced aluminium frame with racer-friendly set up, a carbon fork and components from [...]
The Trek 1.2 Triple is a road bike with an arsenal of abilities that is well stocked with speed and stability. This makes it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to stand a chance in a competitive race. Despite its racing pedigree it will not cost the earth and still brings plenty to the [...]
Trek 8000 2011 Overview The Trek 8000 is a mountain bike that is built specifically with female riders in mind, providing a perfect platform for competitive success for women who want to get the edge over their rivals. The aluminium frame has been set up to take advantage of any situation, with a hardtail design [...]
