Tag: specialized
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The All-New Specialized Allez – RIP Rim Brakes
Specialized has released its latest iteration of the long-standing Allez model in its road bike line-up. The first change in almost 6 years, however, doesn’t see a reinvention of the wheel, but rather some modern-day refinements to keep up with the current standard of entry-level road bikes. The Allez – Where It All Began As…
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The All-New Specialized Levo SL – Hands-On First Ride
Today sees the launch of the brand-new, and long-awaited, Specialized Levo SL. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on a pre-release model and take it to our favourite local bike park for a rip down some descents and a blast up some climbs. Specialized says it’s all about the ride, so we couldn’t…
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Suspend the rider, Suspend Disbelief – The New Diverge STR
The ALL-NEW Specialized Diverge STR. Innovate or Die How to keep riders comfortable and in control on rough roads while maintaining the quick acceleration and direct handling for which a rigid frame is renowned was the straightforward but devilishly difficult dilemma. The answer? Put the Rider on hold. Learn more about why it’s so effective…
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Why buy a bike?
With the cost of fuel prices at a new record high, is it time to consider an alternative? Cost of fuel per vehicle ⛽📈 Filling a typical family car’s 55-litre fuel tank with petrol costs £104.13. It’s £108.41 to fill up with diesel. The situation with diesel is different, unfortunately, as wholesale prices last week…
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Welds apart: The Specialized Allez
Welds apart: With the welds of the Allez Sprint starkly splitting opinions, we ask the experts for their view on Specialized’s controversial new smart weld technology. Following the launch of the new Specialized Allez Sprint, there’s one particular aspect of the frame that has set comment sections and forums ablaze – the welding. Or, to be…
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My journey into cycling – Fat Girl Fit
Ever seen a cyclist from afar and pondered over what it’s like to be one of us? Where can I start? How can I develop? Fear not, we asked our friend Fat Girl Fit (Lisa) to give us the lowdown on her own personal journey from novice to cycling influencer extraordinaire. How it Began: My…
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Aethos Dream Build
When ambassador James Pedals (@jamespedals) said he wanted us to build him his dream bike; the Specialized Aethos. We were ecstatic, to say the least. It’s fairly easy to create a sub-7kg road bike these days considering the variety of components available but James wanted his Aethos Dream Build to be that extra bit special.…
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Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert – Dream Build
This is our Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert – dream build, not only does this bike come out of the box with the new 12 speed Ultegra Di2 groupset. The customer has opted for a Roval Rapide wheelset. A set of Roval Rapide Carbon aero bars sporting an S-Works stem. Polished off with some outrageously light…
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E-Bikes made easy
E-bikes made easy! Kevin from our Ipswich store shows you the new displays on some of the market’s most popular E-bike choices; Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM & the Specialized Turbo Levo. Cube Stereo 140 TM: Bosch Kiox 300 Display This new unit is perfect for the ‘sporty’ eBike rider where you can determine fitness…
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James Pedals @jamespedals
“Progress over perfection” James Pedals is a cycling fanatic aiming to inspire people to ride their bikes and have fun. James produces product reviews, training and racing videos. In a nutshell, he’s powered by coffee, in fancy lycra and rolling on carbon! Cycling lifestyle, riding and racing bikes is his jam! What inspired you to…