What it’s all about. But, ideally, you need the bike for the style of riding you prefer. In this section you’ll find reviews of every type of cycle, from city-slicker folding bike to full-on road race machine and all sorts in between.
From race bikes to sportive bikes, carbon fibre to aluminium and everything in between, RCUK has it covered
The starting point for any road bicycle, frames are available in a wide variety of materials which each offering different ride qualities
Forks are an integral component of the complete bicycle and can make a big difference to the ride quality
For getting around town and riding to work, there’s all manner of city bikes to choose from
For getting out and seeing the countryside or covering huge miles across vast tracks of landscape, Touring bikes are built for comfort, speed and carrying luggage
Cyclo–cross is used by many road cyclists as a way of keeping fit in the winter and can also help to improve your bike handling skills. It is also lots of fun
Nothing quite beats the thrill of blasting around an indoor velodrome
Maybe you’d prefer to build your own custom track bicycle starting with the frame?