The simple answer is yes/no! All companies who make things need to sell sell sell. Costs are high and progress needs to be constantly moving to encourage buying. This is not unique to cycling. It is my few that progress is a double edged sword. If you take the parameters of the cycling product it is very narrow indeed. That is not to say that you can’t improve and make better bikes, of course you can however we see all too often good ideas discarded to be replaced by ideas which sell better such as weight reduction.

Smarter bicycle brands value expert appraisals from Carbon Bike Repair. I have nothing but admiration for bike companies who are committed to their vision yet seek outside opinion to ensure their bikes are the best they can make them

With the growing popularity of carbon bikes, the need for specialised repair services has become increasingly crucial. Carbon Bike Repairs, a pioneering company in the field, stands at the forefront of addressing this demand.

You can buy a carbon frame off the peg weighing in at 585g. and this is impressive considering the job it has to do – but therein lies the problem. It seems to me that some manufacturers are using these ultra-lights as their ultimate bench mark. Amateur cyclists are simply following this weight reduction trend.

Why do carbon fibre bikes cost so much? What’s this material really made of and can a repaired frame ever be judged safe? We lift the lid on carbon fibre and question its sustainability.

Always one to look for a way to market CarbonBikeRepair’s new robotic repair system, an opportunity arose from a phone call by Andrew Feather, the 3 titled National Hill Climb champion, asking if we could repair his race wining 2018 Cannondale for training.