Modern Bikes

Bikes from the 21st century.  Warning – may contain carbon fibre!

SOLD: Dave Hinde Zonal

Exhilarating lightweight British road racing bike loaded with a Campagnolo groupset, Italian finishing kit and ultra smooth wheelset.  Only 500 dry miles since complete rebuild including new Schwalbe tyres, cassette, chain, cables & bar tape.  Performance wise this blows away anything at this price point, a simply stunning ride… 53cm Columbus Zonal triple butted 7005 […]

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De Rosa King

Ed’s De Rosa on test after a much-needed shot of Dead Rats’ love potion numero nove.  The svelte Italian – all 8kg of it – now has a new chain and cables, plus some fresh BBB bar tape as part of my ‘tight budget fettle’ for its hard-riding owner…

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Trek Madone 3.5

Charles’ beloved and battered Trek on test after a big/full service in my workshop this week.  A high mileage serious rider, Charles has taken his Madone all over the UK and Europe, racking up thousands of Strava miles.  Finally it’s been treated to new Shimano Ultegra 6800 wheels, SRAM chain, Shimano bottom bracket, Ultegra 6750

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Trek Emonda ALR300

Noel’s summer climbing bike, ready for the hills after a complete rebuild with weight-weenie upgrades… Frame: Trek Emonda ALR300 (aluminium) Fork: Trek (full carbon) Groupset: Shimano Ultegra 6800 (11 speed) Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 5 Tyres: Michelin Pro 4 Service Course (700 x 25c) Stem: Zipp SL Handlebar: Zipp SL70 Aero (carbon) Brake Pads: Swiss Stop

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Cannondale CAAD12 105

Noel’s brand new Cannondale CAAD12 105 on test, now race-ready after a few hours of workshop time with yours truly. The bike’s been upgraded in a number of ways, the most important being the stunning and tubeless-ready Shimano Ultegra wheelset, shod with Michelin’s fast Pro4 Service Course rubber. Noel’s preferred handlebar/stem combo, pedals and bottle

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