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Matthew Allen

Senior Technical Writer, UK

Former bike mechanic, builder of wheels, hub fetishist and lover of shiny things. Likes climbing a lot, but not as good at it as he looks.

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Genesis CGR One fork is a rare beast indeed

Why this boring carbon fork will make your old bike great again

February 22, 2019 2:45pm GMT

This prototype dropper remote is designed specifically for drop bars

This prototype drop bar dropper remote could be coming to your next gravel bike

February 21, 2019 12:30pm GMT

The Lauf Anywhere is a versatile gravel bike with a conventional fork

Lauf Anywhere review

4

February 20, 2019 4:00pm GMT

Speedy gravel machine with a conventional fork

Attention Ducatisti your bicycle has arrived

Ducati's latest bike has a motor but no, it's not a motorbike

January 31, 2019 12:00pm GMT

I regret to inform you that motorbikes are incredible

Motorbikes make bicycles look terribly overpriced

December 30, 2018 12:01am GMT

Matthew Allen’s gear of the year 2018

The JetWet Sport Power Washer is a self contained machine

JetWet's portable pressure washer could finally end your muddy misery

December 21, 2018 12:01am GMT

No one needs carbon hubs but we definitely want them

Enve’s new Carbon Road Hubs are the subtlest way to burn $1,000

December 06, 2018 3:00pm GMT

Drivers don t usually want to run you over but their brains may have other ideas

How drivers’ brains will try to kill you

November 30, 2018 12:01am GMT

The dreaded SMIDSY explained

This week s best new bikes and gear

11spd: this week's best new bikes and gear

November 23, 2018 12:10pm GMT

Bird Zero 29er, Velo Orange kit, S-Works shoes, Coros SafeSound and more...

Flying is cool MTBs are cool Flying MTBs are positively Arctic

This paragliding MTB video is trippy as hell

November 21, 2018 11:10am GMT

Watch the ultimate uplift in action

Would you transport your bike on a bike

A 125 motorbike is the best worst vehicle for an MTB holiday

October 01, 2018 11:01pm GMT

The Devinci Spartan 29 will do roost yes

The Devinci Spartan 29 promises "bottomless stoke" and we would like some of that

September 28, 2018 12:00pm GMT

The Kona Electric Ute is a cargo bike with a built in helper

The Kona Electric Ute promises pleasant portage of people, produce and possessions

September 27, 2018 10:00am GMT

The Yakima Highroad is a premium roof rack which doesn t touch your frame

Yakima Highroad roof rack review

$349.00

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September 26, 2018 11:01pm GMT

Better than the Thule UpRide

The new Triban RC500 is remarkably inexpensive and comes in a very fetching shade of blue

Triban’s new RC500 and RC520 are UK-friendly and surprisingly cheap

September 24, 2018 9:45am GMT

The GoPro Hero 7 Black is an all new flagship action camera

The GoPro Hero 7 is here and it's the best one yet for cyclists

September 20, 2018 1:00pm GMT

The popular Datum has been updated to include a thru axle at the rear and bosses underneath the down tube

Genesis and Saracen 2019 gallery: updated Datum, lighter Zero, brighter Traverse

September 20, 2018 9:00am GMT

There are lots of different bike types we can help you find the right one for your needs

Best bike: our buyer's guide to which bicycle type you should buy in 2019

January 02, 2019 3:00pm GMT

Direct mount brakes still offer a viable alternative to discs

Why direct-mount brakes are awesome

September 19, 2018 11:01pm GMT

If this is rim brakes’ swansong, I’m listening

Specialized s latest ads are enjoyable whether you care about the bike or not

Even if you hate e-bikes you will want one after watching this

September 19, 2018 1:33pm GMT

Is the Saracen Levarg OR the future of gravel bikes

The Saracen Levarg is “gravel” backwards and we are triggered by this

September 17, 2018 9:40am GMT

This week s best new bikes and gear

11spd: This week's best new bikes and gear

September 14, 2018 12:00pm GMT

Rose Backroad, Scott Ransom, SRM pedals and more

A gorgeous alloy frameset

I want to build the world’s nicest Trek Emonda ALR

September 07, 2018 11:00am GMT

How do you feel about the future of road cycling

Road bikes 2019: the future of road cycling

August 31, 2018 12:30pm GMT

Is new tech making bikes better, and where are things headed?

Give the gift of cycling swag for less

10 cheap Christmas gifts for cyclists

December 16, 2018 12:01am GMT

Christmas presents for bike folk on a budget

The Giant Revolt Advanced is designed to go the distance

The new Giant Revolt Advanced will D-Fuse your gravel bomb

August 17, 2018 10:00am GMT

Aero bikes with discs are taking over the world

Top 5 aero road bikes

August 16, 2018 1:00pm GMT

Lighter, comfier and faster than ever before

The Abus 770A SmartX lock doesn t need no stinking key

The Abus 770A SmartX lock says bye-bye to keys

August 15, 2018 12:00pm GMT

Keyless tech, plus AirBreaker and Scraper helmets

The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc is new for 2019

The Specialized Allez Sprint goes disc for 2019

August 15, 2018 4:00am GMT

Plus lairy new colours, updated CruX ‘cross range

The Raleigh Aero Pro Burner will party like it s 1983

Right the wrongs of your deprived childhood with Raleigh's Aero Pro Burner BMX

August 14, 2018 1:00pm GMT

Pirelli goes tubeless and tough with the Cinturato

Pirelli 2019 tyres: tough Cinturato tubeless, Cycl-e for e-bikes

August 10, 2018 12:00pm GMT

The Road Bike Manual covers every aspect of bike repair

Fix your bike with our Road Bike Manual app

August 07, 2018 8:30am GMT

New tutorials added to the ultimate repair guide from Haynes and BikeRadar

The 2019 Specialized Venge Pro

The 2019 Specialized Venge Pro is an S-Works in disguise

August 07, 2018 4:00am GMT

XTR M9100 features numerous tweaks and improvements not to mention that extra cog at the back

Shimano 2019: new 12-speed XTR is refined in every detail

August 06, 2018 3:00pm GMT

Take of a tour of RH s latest clothing and accessories range

RH+ 2019: pro team developed kit and wild patterns

August 03, 2018 7:00pm GMT

We re here to save you money

Top 5 road bike upgrades you don’t actually need

August 01, 2018 12:00pm GMT

Whyte has overhauled the T 130 range for 2019

Whyte is making one of our favourite trail bikes even better

July 31, 2018 11:01pm GMT

The Stan s Grail CB7 gravel wheelset weighs less than 1 300g

The Stan's NoTubes Grail CB7 Pro is a sub-1,300g gravel wheelset

July 31, 2018 12:00pm GMT

Trek has refreshed its already excellent Emonda ALR range

Trek’s new Emonda ALR Disc is lighter than its SL carbon counterpart

July 26, 2018 3:00pm GMT

MET s 2019 range includes advanced aero and TT options alongside conventional performance all rounders

MET 2019 road and TT helmets

July 24, 2018 12:00pm GMT

Manta, Trenta 3K carbon and Codatronca highlights

Groupama FDJ s chef Sean Fowler hard at work in the team food truck

Feeding the pros on a Grand Tour sounds like incredibly hard work

July 19, 2018 1:00pm GMT

Selle Italia s 2019 range has something for everyone

Selle Italia has something for everyone in 2019

July 18, 2018 12:00pm GMT

New road, MTB and e-bike saddles

Road Grand Tours aims to provide an immersive virtual world in which to train and race

Zwift rival Road Grand Tours is free and open to everyone

July 12, 2018 12:00pm GMT

This 10 speed 11 42 cassette is perfect for that 1x conversion you re planning

Shimano’s massive 10spd cassette is backwards compatibility done right

July 05, 2018 12:00pm GMT

According to independent testing it seems tyres with tread can offer some advantages over slicks

Best road bike tyres in 2019: everything you need to know

November 01, 2018 8:15am GMT

The B Twin Ultra 920 AF is a pretty well sorted machine

B’Twin Ultra 920 AF review

4.5

July 03, 2018 1:00pm GMT

Ultra 920 AF relocates rear brake and gets Ultegra R8000

Disc brakes now dominate the market for new bikes but pro acceptance has been slow

UCI finally approves disc brakes for road racing

June 22, 2018 2:30pm GMT

Do disc brakes belong in the peloton?

Park Tool s new screwdrivers will delight tool nerds

I'm pathetically excited about these new Park Tool screwdrivers

June 21, 2018 2:02pm GMT

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