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Subscribe to the newsletterENVE SES 6.7 PRO review (2026): £3,980 and the details to check
ENVE’s new SES 6.7 PRO pairs 59 mm and 65 mm rims with a £3,980 UK listing. The aero brief is clear, but tire and pressure details need checking before purchase.
16 October 2026
Orca Apex Dream Kona V2 review (2026): £379 for long-course racing
The 2026-listed Orca Apex Dream Kona V2 is a £379 long-course trisuit with ambitious aero and cooling claims. Here is what the product information supports, where the value sits and what to check before race day.
16 October 2026
Challenge Barcelona 2026 preview: course, pro field and how to follow
Challenge Barcelona returns on 25 October, with more than 70 professionals registered for its middle-distance race. Here is what is confirmed about the course, the 2025 winners setting this year's benchmark, the distance discrepancy across official pages, and where to follow the action.
16 October 2026
Lake CX178 review (2026): a £150 road shoe with a roomier toe shape
Lake’s 2026 CX178 combines a nylon-composite sole, one BOA dial and a Sport Comfort Last with a straighter toe shape. It launched at £179.99 and is currently listed at £150 in the UK; this is a specification-led review, not a fit test.
15 October 2026
New Balance Ellipse review (2026): a £130 neutral daily trainer
New Balance’s Ellipse is a soft, neutral daily trainer listed at £130. Its 2026 release, Fresh Foam X cushioning and 8mm drop make it a straightforward option for everyday mileage, but this is a specification-led review, not a run test.
15 October 2026
Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi Mips review (2026): a £309 breakaway aero helmet
Sweet Protection’s Tucker III 2Vi Mips is a 2026 aero road helmet listed at £309. Its 320g M/L weight, ventilation channels and Mips Air Node system give it an ambitious brief, while its 10-watt drag claim applies to a specific wind-tunnel comparison at 45 km/h. This is a specification-led review, not a fit or aero test.
14 October 2026
FORM Smart Swim 2 LT review (2026): live swim data for £129
FORM’s Smart Swim 2 LT puts pace, distance and stroke data in a swimmer’s field of view for £129. It is a compelling training aid if you want prompts without stopping, but it omits heart-rate tracking and open-water GPS requires a paired watch. This is a specification-led review, not a hands-on test.
14 October 2026
Garmin Enduro 4 review (2026): the long-haul tri watch
Garmin’s Enduro 4 is a 51mm, 66g multisport watch built around solar-assisted battery life, onboard maps and full triathlon profiles. At £799.99 RRP, its headline 320-hour activity figure is compelling only if you understand the extended-battery mode and bright-sun assumptions behind it. This is a specification-led review, not a hands-on or independent GPS test.
13 October 2026
Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 5 review: £2,500, 40mm tyres
Trek’s new 2026 Domane SL 5 Gen 5 costs £2,500 and pairs a 500 Series OCLV frame with mechanical Shimano 105, alloy wheels and clearance for 40mm tyres. The case is practical endurance rather than low weight: its stock 35mm tyres, relaxed fit and frame-bag mounts make more sense than treating it as a race bike. This is a spec-led review, not a ride test.
13 October 2026
Magene C606 Pro review (2026): £209 mapping value, with caveats
The Magene C606 Pro brings a 2.8-inch transflective screen, up to 25 hours of battery life and offline navigation to a £209 UK computer, but the maps need preparation.
12 October 2026
Stages SB200 review (2026): £2,199.99 for a smarter indoor setup
The new Stages SB200 combines a 2,500W ceiling, ±1% stated accuracy and four crank-length options, but the £2,199.99 UK price and pre-order wait make it a considered purchase.
12 October 2026
Tenerife Europe Cup 2026: Ortfeld and Fuller win
Jaspar Ortfeld edged Vicente Hernandez by five seconds in Tenerife, while Annie Fuller took a third straight Europe Cup win. Britain’s Sam Hart was fourth in the men’s sprint race.
12 October 2026