Margot McGovern finds a practical solution for the everyday rider. If you’re in the market for a comfortable, affordable bike for getting around town, you’d be hard pressed to go past the Breezer Uptown 7 LS. We last reviewed a Breezer Uptown (the 3 LS model) in our December 2011 – January 2012 issue, and
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A bargain Bosch ebike has arrived in Australia courtesy of no-frills distributor Reid Cycles. Simon Vincett tests and reports. Bosch motors are the centre-piece of the premium ebikes of today, so it’s exciting to see the first bargain ebike in Australia using this pedal-assist system. A price close to three grand might not immediately seem
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Margot McGovern test rides a high-tech women’s road bike with all the trimmings. I’ve long wanted to get behind the handlebars of a Specialized Ruby and the chance to test the Ruby Pro Disc was a real treat. Second only to the S-Works in the Ruby range, the Pro Disc is a bike that takes
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For those with refined tastes and an appreciation of craftsmanship, Enigma offer a rewarding alternative, explains Iain Treloar. Photography by Karl Hilzinger and Thomas Joynt. Titanium is justifiably revered, offering an elusive balance of light weight, durability, strength and a forgiving ride quality. British manufacturer Enigma, like many of a growing crop of high-end frame
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With a spirit of adventure, Simon Vincett takes a trip on a spacey steed. The Space Horse is the type of bike that makes me daydream. A morning commute has me settling into a rhythm that I just want to keep tapping out, pedalling past work and onto the open road. It’s also about knowing
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Margot McGovern finds a commuter that strikes a perfect balance between practicality and style. When it comes to women’s commuters, most bikes fall into one of two general categories: pretty, vintage-style steeds designed to take in the world at a leisurely pace, and utilitarian hybrids that may not look like much but will get you from A to B no matter what
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Iain Treloar looks at the most fiercely contested pricepoint in the road bike market, testing five road bikes below $2,000. Photography by Thomas Joynt. It’s incredibly easy, and tempting, to drop a serious wad of cash on a road bike, and most road riders—current, future or potential—are accustomed to the shock value of an
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Ebikes are growing more sophisticated by the season, in the subtlety of their technology and in the chic of their appeal. Simon Vincett catches us up on the latest developments. It’s another Euro trend that’s taking hold in Australia: pedal-assist ebikes. In Europe ebike sales are booming, while conventional bike sales hold steady. Similarly in
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With 10 years of Ride On realised, Simon Vincett—who’s been part of every Ride On since the first issue—looks back over the decade of publication and the genesis of the magazine from its plucky predecessors, Pedal Power and BV News. The history of Ride On is inextricably linked with the history of its publisher, Bicycle
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The intelligence to vary flash and brightness offers a new paradigm in visibility. Simon Vincett reports on testing. Rating 73% Function 34/40 Quality 26/40 Price 6/10 Appearance 7/10 $178 ($98 each) + $27 postage to Australia Bike lights are getting brighter and brighter, but how about smarter? Well, See.Sense.
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