READER'S RIDES: Dan's Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hill Climb Machine
This is Dan Evan's current hill climb bike and first impressions show that this is not far from what you or I will call a standard road bike. There is bar tape; a padded saddle; brakes front and rear; the handlebar drops have not been taken to with a hacksaw and there is no visible drillium action going on. He even has Bottle cages! So what makes this a hill climb bike...?
RIDING WITH A LEGEND: STEVE PEAT AND THE PEATY'S PRODUCTS TEAM
One of the reasons Hunt Bike Wheels exists is the team here love to ride bikes. It's plain and simple. For many MTBer's, we think it is safe to say...
READER'S RIDE | DREAM BUILD: COTIC FLAREMAX
There are few bikes with as much reputation as Cotic Bikes. From their 26" ain't dead videos to their choice to stick with Steel as being their material of choice for their iconic frames. Having known the team at Cotic for a while (Jack Tweddle at Hunt rode their very first full suspension prototypes), we felt it was only fitting to choose the all-new FlareMAX to show off the TrailWide 29" wheels.
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DYNAMO HUB
After our feature of the development of the Hunt Dynamo range, a few of you got in contact with us asking how to get the most out of a dynamo....
MID-SEASON RECAP: THE HIGHS AND LOWS FOR CANYON EISBERG
THE TOUR IS ON and that means its peak road season. While the UCI continental, Hunt supported team are not toeing the line with the World Tour level outfits, the boys in blue have had a spectacular first half of the season - and even managed to mix it up with the big hitters recently at the British TT Champs. Coming straight from Canyon Eisberg, here is their mid-season recap.
READER'S RIDE | DREAM BUILD: JOSH'S CAAD12disc
We are absolutely loving these dream bikes coming on through. While we really do like all kinds of bikes, these ones are something truly special and have that extra bit of oomph that make our heads turn - so what's not to like?
SUB KILO HILL CLIMB WHEEL TEASER: 991 GRAM WHEEL OF THE WEEK
The never-ending search to reduce weight is always on the mind of any cyclist. But when it comes to hill climb specialist, things get drastic real quick. Think cut down...
RIDER'S PURGATORY: A LOOK INTO WILL JOHNSON'S JOURNEY INTO VIRTUAL CYCLING
When I last wrote a piece for this blog, 9 months ago, I’d just managed to climb Ventoux in a respectable time, claim a dubious cardiac efficiency victory over Laurens Ten Dam, and had started to dip my toe deeper into the uber geeky world of cycling power figures. From the hundreds of messages that I haven’t received, I know you’re all wondering how I could possibly top that, well here’s how.
READER'S RIDE: DAVID'S HARTLEY ROAD DISC HEAD TURNER
The story behind Hartley Cycles starts with frame-builder Caren Hartley who draws upon her vast experience of contemporary metalwork techniques which are put to use in creating bespoke frames which can equally pass as works of art.
READER'S RIDE | PETE'S MASON BOKEH IN ADVENTURE MODE
Hunt co-founder and new bikepacking convert, Pete Marchment has transformed his already versatile Mason Bokeh to be suited for his shorter two to three-day bikepacking escapades.
READER'S RIDE: SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER LT
Santa Cruz holds status as being one of the most reputable bike companies to produce some of the best-performing mountain bikes available. Designed around the VPP linkage system, the 150mm travel beast recently got a boost in travel from its smaller 135mm standard sibling.
SPIN-UP IN A BREWERY IS BACK!
After taking a short break since the last event in 2015, “Spin Up in a Brewery” is back by popular demand! Established in 2012, it is again a collaboration between two West Sussex based companies, the craft brewery Dark Star and bicycle brand Kinesis UK. Spin Up in a Brewery brings together Bikes, Beer and BBQ for a day of fun at the Dark Star.
Everyone is invited to either just come along and soak-up the fun with like-minded people or for those that want to take part to win great prizes they can compete in static bike racing knock-out rounds throughout the day with grand final winners crowned at the end of the afternoon.
Everyone is invited to either just come along and soak-up the fun with like-minded people or for those that want to take part to win great prizes they can compete in static bike racing knock-out rounds throughout the day with grand final winners crowned at the end of the afternoon.