{"id":41502,"date":"2022-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/?post_type=purple_issue&#038;p=41502"},"modified":"2022-10-04T17:39:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T15:39:28","slug":"the-hit-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/2022\/09\/30\/the-hit-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hit List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center intro\">Our review team\u2019s best bike buys of 2022 so far\u2026<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong><span style=\"color:#820e00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Road bikes<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><em><strong><em>Four fantastic flyers for road riding and racing<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 Disc eTap<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a34,949 <\/strong>| Issue 39<\/strong>7<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-41958\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/09\/venje-001_5000x.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf This is a superbly specced and surprisingly comfortable aero bike that\u2019s built with more than the pros in mind.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Factor Ostro VAM<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a39,450 <\/strong>| Issue 395<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40838\" width=\"301\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/1-2.jpg 601w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/1-2-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf You\u2019ll need big pockets, but this is a fast, light and comfortable bike that has a collection of the best spec around.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Giant Defy Advanced 0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a32,899 <\/strong>| Issue 394 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40839\" width=\"319\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/2-1.jpg 637w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/2-1-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf A very special frameset with a superb level of kit and fantastic wireless gearing. The latest Defy is very, very hard to fault.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Lapierre Xelius SL 9.0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a36,999 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40841\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/4.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/4-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">Maximise your speed on this fasthandling and great-value road bike with high-spec kit and distinctive geometry. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color:#3c6486\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gravel bikes<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><em><strong>This capable quartet will help you head off the tarmac<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Ribble Gravel AL SRAM Rival 1x<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a31,999 <\/strong>| Issue 396 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40842\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/5.jpg 599w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/5-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">This Ribble offers a more-than-capable ride that can handle the rough stuff, and with cracking spec for the price to boot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a34,999 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40843\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/6.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/6-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">A clever flip-chip drop-out at the rear on our 2022 Bike of the Year allows you to extend the wheelbase and fit wider tyres. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Vielo V+1 Strato SRAM Rival<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a35,299 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40844\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/7.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/7-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">A great choice for racing, this Vielo manages to blend racy geometry and great handling with plenty of compliance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Cube Nuroad C:62 Pro<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a32,499 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40845\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/8.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/8-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">Influenced by gravel tourers, the speedy Nuroad would work well for commuting as well as for less-technical gravel. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(110, 112, 0)\">Budget bikes<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><em><strong>A great-value trio that won\u2019t break the bank<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Boardman ADV8.9 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a31,150 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40846\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/9.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/9-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">This aluminium bike with carbon fork boasts an excellent spec, including Shimano\u2019s GRX 400 10-speed gravel kit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Triban RC500 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a3649.99 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40847\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/10.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/10-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">Decathlon\u2019s great-value own-brand bike is versatile enough to work on gravel or even do a spot of touring or bikepacking. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center article-subhead\"><strong>Giant Contend 1 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong><strong>\u00a3949 <\/strong>| Issue 393 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-40848\" width=\"323\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/11.jpg 646w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/08\/11-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center article-full-body sans-serif\">\u25cf <span style=\"\">You\u2019ll get a Shimano Sora groupset, vibration-damping seatpost and carbon fork plus tubeless-ready wheels and tyres. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our review team\u2019s best bike buys of 2022 so 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