{"id":44970,"date":"2022-12-28T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=708922"},"modified":"2022-12-28T12:34:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T11:34:12","slug":"simon-von-bromleys-gear-of-the-year-2022-go-fast-picks-and-a-curveball-from-bikeradars-most-pedantic-tech-writer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/simon-von-bromleys-gear-of-the-year-2022-go-fast-picks-and-a-curveball-from-bikeradars-most-pedantic-tech-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon von Bromley\u2019s Gear of the Year 2022 | Go-fast picks and a curveball from BikeRadar\u2019s most pedantic tech writer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Simon von Bromley\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 28 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Inevitably, my <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/tags\/gear-of-the-year\/&quot;\">Gear of the Year<\/a> for 2022 is dominated by items that appeal to my very specific tastes in bikes \u2013 namely go-fast road-cycling kit, plus anything related to smart trainers, power meters or data.<\/p>\n<p>As the joke goes, have your \u2018von Bromley bingo card\u2019 at the ready, and well done to anyone who gets a full house\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You might be surprised by the last pick on this list, though.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s food for thought for 2023, and although I don\u2019t expect to come back this time next year as a completely different cyclist, it\u2019s certainly given me a nudge to expand my riding horizons.<\/p>\n<h2>Specialized S-Works 7 Lace shoes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" s-works=\"\" lace=\"\" cycling=\"\" shoes=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/20220125_SB_5DSR_MG_5108-a5c7290.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-670406\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/20220125_SB_5DSR_MG_5108-a5c7290.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Specialized\u2019s S-Works 7 Lace is the best cycling shoe I tested in 2022.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3300<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>I\u2019m a huge fan of lace-up <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-cycling-shoes\/&quot;\">cycling shoes<\/a>, both for performance and aesthetic reasons.\u00a0So, when Specialized announced the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/shoes\/road-bike-shoes\/specialized-s-works-7-lace-review\/&quot;\">S-Works 7 Lace<\/a> \u2013 its long-awaited successor to the cult classic <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/shoes\/road-bike-shoes\/specialized-s-works-sub6-shoes-review\/&quot;\">Sub6 shoe<\/a> \u2013 I immediately knew I wanted to test a set.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than pitching them at the \u2018aero is everything\u2019 crowd, Specialized pivoted slightly and marketed the S-Works 7 Lace as a shoe for the type of people who like the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/specialized-s-works-aethos-dura-ace-di2-review\/&quot;\">S-Works Aethos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, though, these are still ruthlessly racy shoes under the hood. They\u2019re exceptionally comfortable, but the sole doesn\u2019t give anything away in terms of flex and they still have a sleek aerodynamic profile.<\/p>\n<p>I was also impressed by the level of attention to detail across the shoe. They have adjustable cleat bolt holes, reinforced upper lace-eyelets for greater durability, and even the stretch-resistant laces aren\u2019t just bog standard, off-the-shelf things.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/20220125_SB_5DSR_MG_5104-581ddfd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/20220125_SB_5DSR_MG_5104-581ddfd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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Specialized nailed all of the details with this shoe.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>So, yes, these are expensive cycling shoes, but I found this particular pair very hard to fault.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, I thought these shoes were so good I spent my hard-earned cash on a white set (which I\u2019ll be saving for summer 2023), when I saw them being sold at a discount.<\/p>\n<p>I even managed to get hold of a set of the original Warp Speed lace-covers too, for that extra marginal gain.<\/p>\n<p>Did I need another pair of high-end road-cycling shoes in my life? No, absolutely not. But if I could only have one pair, these might be the ones.<\/p>\n<h2>Hunt 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheels<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" aerodynamicist=\"\" carbon=\"\" disc=\"\" wheels=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Hunt-54-Aerodynamicist-Carbon-Disc_20211220_SB_5DSR_MG_4904-ab1cd1e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Hunt\u2019s 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheels have impressed me with their excellent performance and competitive price.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3949<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Having originally reviewed these wheels in May, they\u2019ve stayed on my <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/road-bikes\/giant-tcr-advanced-pro-2-disc-long-term-review\/&quot;\">Giant TCR<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As I said at the time, they\u2019re an impressive aero wheelset at a great price, and my time with them has been entirely trouble-free.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve used them for testing various tyres and have yet to find a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-tubeless-road-tyres\/&quot;\">tubeless road tyre<\/a> that wouldn\u2019t seat on them with relative ease.<\/p>\n<p>Paired with a set of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/continental-grand-prix-5000-s-tr-review\/&quot;\">Continental GP5000 S TR<\/a> tyres (my current pick as the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bike-tyres\/&quot;\">best road bike tyre<\/a> available), though, it\u2019s a brilliant all-round combination.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re fast on the flat, yet light enough not to feel slow even on the steepest climbs. Though slightly lighter, the Giant SLR-1 42 wheelset, which came with my TCR as stock, doesn\u2019t get much use anymore.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/20211220_SB_5DSR_MG_4880-45acd59.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/20211220_SB_5DSR_MG_4880-45acd59.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/20211220_SB_5DSR_MG_4880-45acd59.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-659370\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/20211220_SB_5DSR_MG_4880-45acd59.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Despite their 54mm-deep rims, the Aerodynamicist wheels handle well and don\u2019t feel sluggish on climbs.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>It might not be the most progressive wheelset available, nor the outright fastest in any specific situation, but they\u2019ve impressed me thoroughly with their mix of speed, good handling and lack of problems.<\/p>\n<p>Since I reviewed them, the price has risen slightly to \u00a3949 (from \u00a3869 when my review was published in May 2022), but I still think they\u2019re competitively priced and would struggle to justify spending much more on a carbon road wheelset.<\/p>\n<h2>PRO Vibe Aero Alloy Pursuit handlebar<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" vibe=\"\" aero=\"\" alloy=\"\" pursuit=\"\" handlebar=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-709049\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/12\/20211220SB5DSRMG4894-0170d17.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The PRO Vibe Aero Alloy Pursuit offers the aero performance of a pricy carbon bar, but in a cheaper package.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li class=\"&quot;mceTemp&quot;\">\u00a3119.99<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Given they\u2019re one of the first things to hit the deck when your bike falls over (or you have a spill), I\u2019ve always felt expensive carbon aero handlebars were particularly hard to justify.<\/p>\n<p>So, when PRO launched its Vibe Aero Alloy handlebar range in late 2021, I was very excited.<\/p>\n<p>On paper, it ticked a lot of boxes \u2013 aero tops, internal cable routing, good shape, narrow widths and, most importantly of all, not too expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Since putting it on my TCR late last year, it\u2019s become my new favourite <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/road-bike-handlebars-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-ones\/&quot;\">road handlebar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 36cm-width option gives a hoods position that\u2019s 36cm-wide centre-to-centre, while the drops flare out slightly to 40cm (again, centre-to-centre).<\/p>\n<div 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/12\/20211220SB5DSRMG4873-44d254c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The narrow 36cm width is perfect for me, though some might prefer a shorter-reach bar.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>For my tastes, it\u2019s a perfect balance of an aerodynamic cruising position on the brake hoods, while still getting the extra control of a slightly wider bar at the drops, which I find useful for more confident descending at higher speeds.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being almost a third of the price of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/handlebars-and-stems\/handlebars\/handlebars-road\/pro-vibe-aero-carbon-bar-stem-review\/&quot;\">PRO Vibe Aero Carbon handlebar<\/a>, it only weighs about 70g more, which to me seems more than a fair trade-off.<\/p>\n<p>Being a narrow and relatively stiff alloy handlebar, it doesn\u2019t have quite the same ability to mute road buzz as a posh carbon bar might have.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a rather lengthy 101mm of reach, designed to get you into a more stretched-out, aerodynamic position. I\u2019m fine with that, because\u00a0I have a fairly long upper body and tend to prefer a lot of reach on my road bikes.<\/p>\n<p>However, If you don\u2019t like it, the PRO Vibe Aero Alloy handlebar (the non-\u2018pursuit\u2019 version), has a more typical reach of 78mm. Sadly, though, the narrowest width available in that version is 38cm.<\/p>\n<p>But for those who want an aggressively shaped handlebar for a racy road bike, this is a fantastic option at a good price.<\/p>\n<h2>Zwift Hub<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" hub=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Zwift-Hub20220908SvB5DSRMG0366-a1b819e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-698906\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Zwift-Hub20220908SvB5DSRMG0366-a1b819e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> It\u2019s not flawless, but the Zwift Hub is an excellent smart trainer for the money.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a3449 \/ \u20ac499 \/ $499<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>As someone who\u2019s happily embraced <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/beginners-guide-to-indoor-training-all-you-need-to-get-started\/&quot;\">indoor training<\/a> in recent years, I\u2019ve become BikeRadar\u2019s primary tester of new smart trainers and related gear.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve tested some of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-smart-trainer\/&quot;\">best smart trainers<\/a> around, including those near the top of the price scale, such as the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/training\/indoor-trainers\/wahoo-kickr-v6-review\/&quot;\">Wahoo Kickr V6<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/training\/indoor-trainers\/elite-justo-review\/&quot;\">Elite Justo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the most exciting launch of the year in this space was undoubtedly the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/training\/indoor-trainers\/zwift-hub-review\/&quot;\">Zwift Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you do any significant amount of indoor training, a direct-drive smart trainer (as opposed to a wheel-on one) is a key investment, because these tend to offer the best experience when connected to an <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-indoor-cycling-apps\/&quot;\">indoor cycling app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Zwift-Hub2022-09-240955500clean-6f20c25.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Unsurprisingly, the Zwift Hub is an ideal trainer for an app such as Zwift.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Zwift<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Until recently, direct-drive smart trainers have been fairly expensive or had faults that compromised the experience. But the Zwift Hub comes closer than any other smart trainer to solving those flaws.<\/p>\n<p>At \u00a3449 \/ \u20ac499 \/ $499, including a choice of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/bike-cassettes\/&quot;\">cassette<\/a>, it\u2019s one of the cheapest direct-drive smart trainers available.<\/p>\n<p>It offers impressive ride feel, is exceptionally quiet, and does a good job of producing accurate power and cadence data in most scenarios (very high flywheel speeds trip it up a bit, but this isn\u2019t something that affects the in-game experience often).<\/p>\n<p>For most people, whether you use <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/zwift-your-complete-guide\/&quot;\">Zwift<\/a>\u00a0or a different app, it will be difficult to justify spending more money on a smart trainer.<\/p>\n<h2>Cube Aim SL hire bike<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" aim=\"\" sl=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/12\/Cube-Aim-SL-Hardtail-Bike-2022-01-61b0af2.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-708957\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/12\/Cube-Aim-SL-Hardtail-Bike-2022-01-61b0af2.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> I don\u2019t know if this is a good bike, but it was a lot of fun to ride\u2026<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Cube<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li>\u00a328 for 3 hours or \u00a335 per day, at <a href=\"\/\/cyclewise.co.uk\/bike-hire-demo-bikes\/bike-hire\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Hire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>One of the most memorable bikes I rode this year was the Cube Aim SL \u2013 a basic <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-hardtail-mountain-bikes\/&quot;\">hardtail mountain bike<\/a> (with an RRP of around \u00a3850), which I hired for a few hours of fun on a couple of occasions at Whinlatter Forest Park <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/best-trail-centres-in-england\/&quot;\">trail centre<\/a>\u00a0in the Lake District.<\/p>\n<p>I am not a mountain biker. I work among them and I occasionally overhear their strange conversations. I think I know what \u2018<a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/opinion\/spoke-tension-is-long-slack-and-low-geometry-always-better-our-tech-experts-give-us-their-angle\/&quot;\">long, slack and low\u2019<\/a> means, but don\u2019t ask me to put numbers on any of those (or ask me if this bike qualifies as such).<\/p>\n<p>Given it costs less than \u00a310 per hour to hire, I assume it probably isn\u2019t an amazing bike.<\/p>\n<p>The 2x 9-speed <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/shimano-alivio-m3100-groupset-2020\/&quot;\">Shimano Alivio M3100<\/a> drivetrain was a little clunky (although it shifted gears without drama).<\/p>\n<p>I have no idea if the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-suspension-forks\/&quot;\">suspension fork<\/a> was any good or whether it was set up properly.<\/p>\n<p>And I suspect the Schwalbe tyres, which were not set up <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/tubeless\/&quot;\">tubeless<\/a>, were <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/trail-tech-mountain-bike-tyre-pressure-all-you-need-to-know\/&quot;\">pumped up far too hard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>None of that matters, though, because I had so much fun on it \u2013 more fun than I\u2019ve had on a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bikes\/&quot;\">road bike<\/a> in a long time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/05\/SHIMANO_ALIVIO_M3100_2x9-b413431.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Is Shimano Alivio M3100 one of the best mountain bike groupsets? I\u2019ve no idea.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Free from my <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-power-meters\/&quot;\">power meter<\/a>, <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-bike-computers\/&quot;\">bike computer<\/a> and expectations, I discovered a type of riding that was completely new to me and fully embraced the joys of being a novice.<\/p>\n<p>When I got back to work, one of the first things I did was have in-depth conversations with colleagues about whether I should get a mountain bike. I was already dreaming (and had even checked out some <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bikes-under-1000-2\/&quot;\">cheap mountain bikes<\/a> online).<\/p>\n<p>It turns out being a mountain biker in Bristol isn\u2019t amazing. You have to drive to get to the best trails around here (which isn\u2019t ideal).<\/p>\n<p>But still, I had a great time at Whinlatter on the Cube Aim SL and I\u2019ll definitely be going back for more next time I\u2019m in the area.<\/p>\n<p>It was a great reminder that the bike itself isn\u2019t all that important, it\u2019s what you do with it that counts.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Simon von Bromley Published: Wednesday, 28 December 2022 at 12:00 am Inevitably, my Gear of the Year for 2022 is dominated by items that appeal to my very specific tastes in bikes \u2013 namely go-fast road-cycling kit, plus anything related to smart trainers, power meters or data. 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