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Lance Branquinho

Articles by Lance Branquinho

The Calibre Bossnut becomes an absolute bargain at £999

For the last decade, Calibre’s Bossnut has been the affordable full-suspension mountain bike for which you didn’t have to make excuses.

The Elemnt Ace debuts as Wahoo’s most potent cycling computer

The Elemnt Ace was developed to bring true smartphone-worthy screen UX and navigation ability to your mountain or gravel bike’s cockpit. 

Czechmate the start chute with Festka’s Spectre Gravel

Based in the Czech Republic, Festka is renowned for its high-quality carbon road bike frames, optimized for stiffness and aero, targeting committed amateur racers and pro teams. It’s been producing carbon bikes in Prague since 2010, using advanced carbon-fibre construction techniques that create real-world riding benefits. 

Pidcock remains on Pinarello for off-road season

The brilliant Yorkshire rider has exited his INEOS Grenadiers contract before the end of its term and moved to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.

The Chisel EVO is yet another great-value XC bike from Specialized

With geometry that closely shadows that of the Specialized Epic 8, the Chisel FS delivers cross-country climbing efficiency with the promise of a very rewarding singletrack descending experience, especially in the Comp EVO build kit.

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GT Bicycles being ‘paused’ – product future uncertain

The GT brand name is significant for experienced middle-aged and veteran mountain bikers.

$150,000 prize purse announced for Gravel Burn stage race

Dedicated gravel racers and mountain biking pros who occasionally flirt with the drop-bar discipline have a six-figure incentive to be in South Africa during late October.

Izzo Core range gains bigger forks for 2025

For riders who want to push the trail bike limits, without suffering on the climbs or carrying too much weight on those all-day adventure rides, the latest version of Izzo Core is ideal.

Orbea confirms downhill team – new bike in the works?

Partnering with FMD Racing, the new team will ride Orbea downhill and freeride bikes – while providing a feedback loop and input for future frame development. The new team has a big name and possibly even bigger ideas: Orbea FMD Racing – The Gravity Cooperative.

Rondo drops the covers of its new IOON electric gravel bike

Polish bike brand, Rondo, has entered the e-gravel market. Known for its all-terrain drop bar bikes, it was inevitable that Rondo would eventually develop a mid-drive motor integrated frame.

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