Bike saddles: how to set yours up properly
We explain how to set up your bike saddle properly for maximum comfort
Bikes
Behind the scenes of Alistair Brownlee TT bike fit
As Alistair Brownlee plots his path to Ironman 70.3 domination, we gain an exclusive insight into the bike fit process of the two-time Olympic Games champion
Women’s road bikes for triathlon: 3 of the best reviewed
With bike brands devoting more energy into female-specific road bikes, it was time for us to take three aero endurance bikes, at two different price points, on the roads to discover the best racers for tri. And an impressive bunch they are, too
What are the different parts of a triathlon bike?
Here’s a quick guide to the different components that make up a tri bike…
Up close with Jonny Brownlee’s bike; the Scott Foil
2017 saw a switch to Scott for the Brownlee brothers. Here’s why Jonny believes Foil gives him the edge
Should I put my triathlon bike away for winter?
Spent the season racing your first tri bike but wondering whether you should put it in hibernation for the winter or if there’s a safe way to ride it during the winter, without damaging it? Mat Brett weighs up the pros and cons
Diamondback to release new aerodynamic, ‘wickedly-fast’, road bike early 2018
Diamondback are to release a new road bike that, they say, combines the advantages of both a road bike and a triathlon bike, solving the dilemma many triathletes face of having to choose between the two
Dassi’s revolutionary graphene-induced Interceptor test ride
Dassi are aiming to revolutionise the bike industry with their graphene-infused Interceptor frame. We took it out for a very exclusive test ride to see how it performed
Up close with Holly Lawrence’s new bike, the Trek Speed Concept 9.9
2016 Ironman 70.3 world champ Lawrence plans to destroy many a 90km bike leg this season on her new ride
Up close with Flora Duffy’s bike – the Scott Foil
Bike supremo Flora Duffy is the reigning ITU champ and looks set to go even faster in 2017 on her new ride. Over to Fluffy
Liv Langma Advanced SL 0 road bike first ride review
Liv Cycling has just unveiled the new Langma women’s road bike, ahead of its racing debut at the Giro Rosa, which is designed to be the new queen of the mountains
3 entry-level triathlon bikes, under £2,500, reviewed
Buying your first dedicated triathlon bike is a big step – so it has to be right. We test three entry-level triathlon bikes, all under £2,500, from BMC, Boardman and Ribble on the road and in the wind tunnel
What’s the difference between a triathlon bike and a time trial bike?
Are there any differences between a TT bike and a tri bike? Yes says Jack Sexty but they’re quite subtle
The Liv Avow Advanced Pro women-specific triathlon bike: first look
A women’s specific tri bike designed for speed; pure and simple
Meet Sebastian Kienle’s tri bike, the Scott Plasma 5
The German űber-biker and 2014 Ironman World Champ Sebastian Kienle pays tribute to his wind-cheating Scott
Ribble CGR road bike review
Renowned for their build-your-own direct sales model, Ribble are touting the new CGR as their most versatile bike yet. So is it the ultimate budget do-it-all?
How much time does a triathlon bike save?
A triathlon bike could make a difference to your run by as much as 51 seconds over 5km, say experts
Bianchi Oltre XR4 road bike review
They have road bike heritage, prestige and elegance in spades. But how will Bianchi’s latest serve as a triathlon-worthy bike? We mount the Oltre XR4 to find out…
The Cervélo P5X triathlon bike gets a test ride
Cervélo has proclaimed the P5X as the ‘ultimate triathlon bike’, taking over three years to perfect it. We took the Cervélo P5X for a first ride at the Euro launch in Andalusia…
Planet X Exo 3 triathlon bike review
Planet X have a huge UK triathlon heritage and are used to winning on value. And with the release of the long-awaited Exo3, they’re
aiming to take on the best and win on speed, too. Jamie Wilkins took it for a test ride to find out if they achieved it…
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 9.0 triathlon bike review
With Jan Frodeno taking the Ironman world titles in 2015 and 2016, and the iron-distance record, aboard it, Canyon have had a dream start for their new Speedmax CF SLX tri machine. And now it’s available to us mere mortals. We got the exclusive first UK test…
Boardman Air 9.9 (Brownlee Signature Edition) bike review
The Boardman Air 9.9 is the Brownlee brothers’ bike of choice – and we got our hands on an exclusive test model. Jack Sexty took it for a test ride to see if it delivered a Brownlee performance
Eastway Emitter R4 bike review
Eastway has returned, backed by Wiggle. So what can the partnership offer in the training and race-day stakes? We ride their sub-£1k offering to find out
Orbea Ordu Ltd M201 triathlon bike review
Orbea’s new aero racer, the Ordu Lts M201, promises both more user friendliness for tri and more speed – is it too good to be true? Jamie Wilkins takes it for a test ride
