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Issue 23 preview

Another packed issue this time, a little delayed so that I could include the extended eight-page Eurobike report - I think you'll like it!



4 News
More HPV records broken, shed security, Sunrider launch, Hase’s night race and more…

8 Eurobike 2006
All the latest news from the world’s largest trade show: a new trike from Challenge, riding the Fallbrook CVT and much more in our eight-page report.

16 Tandems a la Carte
Testing the Landescape tandem, which aims to fill the gap between affordable off-the-peg and expensive custom
two-seaters.

20 Bicycles built backwards
Is reverse front wheel drive the future for recumbents? We examine two pioneering machines to find out.

24 Really a bike?
The Sinclair A-Bike has a tiny fold, is super-light and affordable – but is it any good on the road?

26 Crown your commute
A regal ride is promised by the heavyweight Kronan town bike – but did it deliver? Our review reveals all.

29 The price buster bike
A first look at the sub-£600 recumbent bike from TW-Bents, now being imported into the UK

30 Drafting in the Lakes
Putting a performance handcycle to the test in hilly terrain

33 A bike with bounce
The Like-a-bike Jumper reviewed: a learn to ride scooter with added suspension

34 Short Reviews
A touring book, a unicycle mag and two Dutch-style panniers

36 Readers’ Bikes
The Cargobike revisisted, Zero shaft drive after a winter’s riding, trying the Aerorider, tandemising a Brompton and a Bacchetta Aero birthday present in this collection of real-world reviews from readers.

44 Letters
Comments, questions and answers

50 Buyer’s Guide: Gearing Basics
Taking a look at the basic concepts behind bicycle gearing: what range you need and why. Plus plenty of interesting
alternative transmissions!

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Posted on 29 September 2006
 

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