Upgrade: November 2011

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

National Trophy Rd 4 – Derby

Sundays race was another tough one. I wasn’t expecting any great results because my legs were so tired from the World Cup the day before but I was lying 2nd in the series, 12 points off the leader so I knew I had to do something good if there was any hope of me getting the yellow jersey this season. The course suited me well and was where I won the National Championships last season so I was ready to give it everything i’d got.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Event Report: 2011 DMR Bikes Pump Track Challenge by Chris Roberts

I hope they turn that into a production model

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Big impact into world of bike tools and accessories

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Monday, 28 November 2011

2011-12 National Trophy Round 4 - Senior Men's race

Congratulations to Louise Robinson, Hannah Payton and Isla Rowntree yesterday. Our very own Liam Cave built their custom Reynolds wheels and earned a 1,2,3 on the podium.

Edventure by Whitenosugar Productions

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

X-Fusion Vengeance HLR fork review

"Geared towards heavier riders, but otherwise a great value and high control performer"

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Tuesday, 22 November 2011

DMR Pumptrack Challenge, Bristol

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Kinesis Crosslight Pro6 - Cycle Show

“Kinesis have a proud cyclo cross pedigree and once more they have presented a well thought out frameset featuring UCI legal disc brakes.
For some cross die-hards disc brakes are a change too far, but few can argue that they offer some great benefits - quality stopping no matter the conditions, lack of wheel rim wear and the subsequent use of lighter rims. Designer Dom Mason has put together a bike fit for purpose with hand-grip sized frameset tubes and as ever a great attention to detail such as cable bosses.”

Review - Cross Crazy by CC/PR on Tuesday, 04 October 2011

James Ioannou and Ray Samson section in Nico Turners film, Being free. Its pretty rad :)

Mtbr Lights testing

Monday, 21 November 2011

Lezyne Super Drive LED light – review

A smartly designed light good for those who want a commuting light powerful enough for occasional off-road night riding.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Ray Samson Autumn Ride at Lym

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X-fusion Vengeance HLR - VALUE

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Pivot 5.7 Carbon First Ride

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Monday, 14 November 2011

Kinesis Maxlight KM220 L frame – First ride review

The KM220 L is a well designed frame for female cross-country and trail riders. So, if you like the women's-specific idea, but prefer custom specification to buying a complete bike, it's seriously worth considering.

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Friday, 11 November 2011

Reynolds XC 29er carbon wheels – first look and interview

Latest carbon fibre wheels for 29ers arrive from Reynolds. Plus we pick Aaron Packard’s brain on the development process of the new wheels

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X-Fusion 2012 suspension forks – first look

While down at Sussex-based distributor Upgrade Bikes last week (who look after Kinesis, DMR, Lezyne and Reynolds) we had a nose around a huge pile of boxes containing the latest suspension forks from X-Fusion.

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Thursday, 10 November 2011

Race or Escape

Jo Burt escapes the city and gets in some cyclocross training, riding his Crosslight Pro6 in preparation for the Alexandria Palace 'Rapha Supercross' event.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Kinesis Racelight TK2 review

Kinesis's Racelight TK2 combines a cleverly designed frame with a highly competent spec. We'd be more than happy to use this bike through winter for training and commuting. And come the finer seasons, it’s the perfect tourer to get away and enjoy better weather.

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