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ENVE SES 6.7 PRO review (2026): £3,980 and the details to check

ENVE 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 Oct 20266 min read
Orca Apex Dream Kona V2 review (2026): £379 for long-course racing

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 Oct 20265 min read

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 Oct 20264 min read
Lake CX178 review (2026): a £150 road shoe with a roomier toe shape

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 Oct 20266 min read
New Balance Ellipse review (2026): a £130 neutral daily trainer

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 Oct 20266 min read
Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi Mips review (2026): a £309 breakaway aero helmet

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 Oct 20267 min read

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