To Clip Or Not To Clip?

Posted February 10, 2012 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist, racing, Simon Dalgarno, training

That is the question. After getting back on the bike after so many years and mastering the basics again, I decided last summer that it was time to get more power out of my pedalling and of course this could mean only one thing. The debate of whether or not to go clipless.  Of course my first battle was to understand that clipless pedals actually means you are clipped in (yes very confusing) but I went to the trusted first port of call as always - Google.  Imagine my face as h... read more...

bikes bikes bikes – what bicycle should I buy?

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, cycling gear, entry level road bike, Tim Bland

It’s fast approaching that time of year again when there are bargain bicycles to be bought from all over the internet. Not to mention at your local bike shop. As we approach the end of the season, companies and manufacturers are looking to sell off their “old” stock, which means there are road bikes, mountain bikes, time trial bikes and any number of bargain bicycles to be found. Trouble is, where do you get the best bargains from. Your local bike shop In the internet age you mustn’t forge... read more...

Real Bike Reviews – CKT 368 – Carbon Racer

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, cycling gear, entry level road bike, racing, reviews, rob ellis

If we’re being perfectly honest, we knew next to nothing about CKT before this bike arrived at Daily Cycle’s testing HQ. CKT are a French brand who have been making bikes since 2001. The brand has harnessed the expertise of 7 time Tour de France mountains classification winner Richard Virenque to help them fine tune their bikes, as well as using the latest in bike testing technologies to hone their machines. We had CKT’s 368 model which features an integrated seat mast, Ultegra and Strongligh... read more...

Introducing the new Cycle Search tool…

Posted December 20, 2011 in City Cycling, city cycling, Cycling Gear, cycling gear, entry level road bike, Tim Bland

It’s been a long time in the making, but the Daily Cycle – Cycle Search tool is finally here. The idea is simply to help you find a bike. Rather than searching across all the different websites looking for a bike in your price range, just use the tool and it checks all the major websites for you. Plus, for those of you that like doing everything within Facebook, you can even use the app on our page, check out the “Find a Bike” tab. For the rest of you, try the Cycle Search tool right here - ... read more...

Bianchi Sempre 2011 – my bike crush!

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, cycling gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist, racing

Well I’ve heard of guys having a “man crush” but I have a bike crush! The 2011 Bianchi range is out and the one I am absolutely lusting over is the Bianchi Sempre 2011. Sure the Oltre is the top of the range, but the price is so far out my range that I don’t even look at it! picture taken from the Bikeradar review I have been anticipating the arrival of the Sempre for some time. It was reviewed in Cycling Plus some time ago and hence ended up on the BikeRadar website. They gave it a stingy ... read more...

Competition time! Win a head light set worth £185!!!

Posted December 20, 2011 in City Cycling, city cycling, Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist

The place is here. The time is now. You’ve seen the preamble, you’ve read the review and now it’s time to enter the competition. This is your chance to get your hands on a brand spanking new Exposure light set including the awesome Joystick mk5 and the RedEye mk2. The light set was offered up courtesy of Evans Cycles and is currently on sale there for £184.99. But if you would like to pay exactly £0 for it then there are two ways to enter the competition: Via Facebook. Simply go to the Dai... read more...

A little BikeSoup goes a long way…

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist, Tim Bland

Every now and then something comes along that grabs your attention. I think, by now, you should have grasped that I am a keen cyclist! If not then I must be doing something wrong. But I am also a research engineer working in the software sector, and from time to time I flex my muscles as a web developer. Cycling is generally an outdoors pursuit, whereas software and the internet generally, well, aren’t. So when the two are combined in an innovative and intuitive way I get all goose pimply :... read more...

End Of Season Road Bike Bargains

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Buying a new road bike at this time of year seems, well, stupid. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are slowly dropping and the weather is taking a turn for the worse. But marry that up with the fact that the new 2011 road bikes are out or almost out and you can see why there are some fantastic... read more...

Welcome to all new cyclists…

Posted December 20, 2011 in City Cycling, city cycling, Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, female cyclists, I Cyclist, racing, Tim Bland, training

picture via Brandon Christopher Warren Daily Cycle has seen a lot of new subscribers recently. Maybe it’s because we have two awesome new article writers; Nathan who writes very eloquently about city cycling, commuting and getting around with banged up old bikes. And Rob, our newest writer who is a serious road cycling fan with an awesome carbon bike and a love of climbing hills! These two new cycling heroes are definitely helping keep you faithful readers loyal but when I analyze my stats... read more...

My Scott Addict R3 – The difference a bike makes…

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

It took a good few years, quite a bit of saving and a lot of self justification, but I did it. I made the switch. Aluminium no longer steadfastly supports me on those long rides. I now had a sleek, stiff and speedy carbon wonder machine. For those of you who are thinking about taking the plunge I wholeheartedly urge you to go for it! My first ride seemed to fly by, my speed seemed faster, the wind seemed gentler and the motorists more respectful! The miles just flew by and when I got home I... read more...

Awesome city bikes

Posted December 20, 2011 in City Cycling, city cycling, Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Here on Daily Cycle, thanks to the addition of Nathan, we have been writing about city cycling and commuting for some time. So I thought it would be nice to highlight some of the awesome city bikes available on the market today, many of which also make excellent entry level road bikes. By the way, if you ... read more...

Entry level road bikes this spring

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, racing

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Spring has sprung which normally means everyone is out and about on their shiny new bike! Are you still looking for your shiny new entry level road bike? Well here’s some to be proud of… Felt F95 Check out the Felt F95. Its bottom of the range in terms of gearset but at this price, you cant re... read more...

for sale – single speed / fixie – specialized tricross single

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

UPDATE - The bike is now sold but you can find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - by using the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Not a fistful of dollars, but a shed full of bikes! My shed seems to be shrinking. Plus I keep putting new bikes in it! As a result I am sadly selling my specialized tricross 2008 single. It’s a great bike and has actually only done 134 miles! If you’re interested, you can check it out on ebay here - http://cg... read more...

Looking for a new road bike, frame or wheelset?

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

Check it out – Wiggle are offering £100 off any bike, frame or wheelset that costs more than £750! Just use the following code in your basket – 100-BFW – the offer ends soon so get a shimmy on.   Happy Cycling! read more...

Entry Level Road Bikes and Entry Level Gear

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

I get a lot questions about entry level road bikes and entry level cycling gear. As a result I do write various posts about these things. However, as I have mentioned in the past, these posts quickly become out of date because bikes evolve all the time. This is fine, I’m happy to write more posts, but people searching the net looking for answers may end up on an out of date post. So, to resolve this issue I have created a new category dedicated to Entry Level Road Bikes. The categories are l... read more...

Cracking 2010 entry level road bikes for under £800

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, racing

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Its 2010 and new bikes are popping up all over the place. Everyone is looking for a decent road bike for less than a grand (£1000) but, there are some great bikes out there for less than £800, and these aren’t last years off casts either, they are brand spankers. Here’s three of the... read more...

Best Entry Level Road Bikes For Under £1000

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, racing

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. As mentioned in my best entry level road bikes 2009 post, bikes are coming out all the time, prices regularly change and so on. So these types of posts quickly become outdated. But there are some real bike bargains to be had at the moment. This time of year often sees end of season sales, especially as the... read more...

Entry Level Road Bikes – The Next Frontier

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, racing

If you’re looking for a general review about the best entry level road bikes for 2009 then look no further than over here. However, if you’re looking to have a go at Time Trialling then you either need to adapt your road bike or to get a Time Trial specific road bike. Hopefully this should help you make your mind up and act upon your decision. To be honest, I’m amazed that Chris Boardman hasn’t released a Time Trial specific bike. Through Halfords he has given us some... read more...

The Best Wheels For Entry Level Road Bikes

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, racing

When you first get into road cycling and you get an entry level road bike, you will love your bike and rightly so. After a while as you get more into the sport you may start to think about upgrades. Well, wheels are by far the best upgrade you can make to your beloved steed. To be honest, unless it costs upwards of £2000, any off the peg bike could do with a wheel upgrade. There's lots to choose from in the wheel world and bike manufacturers know that most people will make upgrades so they ... read more...

Best Entry Level Road Bikes 2009

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike

UPDATE - The bikes listed below are likely to be out of date. To find the latest bargains from across a range of websites, both new and second hand - try the Daily Cycle - Cycle Search app. Ok so in the past I have given advice surrounding choosing an entry level road bike but haven’t given specific bikes as good choices. This has been intentional, for the following reasons: A bike is a very personal choice, you should do a lot of research and listen to advice but at the end of the da... read more...

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